Root rot in a canola plant.

Getting to the root of the rot

Late season root rot is creeping into pea fields. Sarah Weigum 
investigates the symptoms, and the situation

It sounds a bit dramatic, but the late season root rot that is creeping into Prairie producers’ pea fields feels like a betrayal. Besides being a profitable to grow, peas seemed like the “right thing to do.” I tend to feel smug when I hear of clubroot in a distant county, because I assume growers […] Read more

Wheat field with blue sky in background.

Saving your seed

While there are many benefits to using certified seed, not all farmers plan to buy it. 
Here are some tips for farmers saving seed

Using certified seed allows farmers to focus on growing and provides quality seed with potentially new marketing opportunities for the crop, risk management, and access to new varieties, says Lorena Pahl, general manager of the Alberta Seed Growers’ Association. “Certified seed captures the full benefits of a plant breeding program — not just the first […] Read more