• Blackleg of canola survey protocols and scouting information

    Blackleg is one of the key diseases faced by Prairie canola producers and has largely been kept in check with the use of resistant varieties and crop rotation.  However, over the past 10-20 years there have been concerns regarding observed shifts in blackleg pathogen virulence in response to the major gene resistance used in a…

  • Suggested protocols for assessing the incidence and severity of sclerotinia stem rot of canola

    During late June and July, crop scouting in canola is critical for assessing sclerotinia stem rot risk and gauging the need for and timing of an in-crop fungicide application.  However, late season crop scouting is also important as it can be used to assess the prevalence, severity and impact of this disease issue.  Where unsprayed…

  • Fusarium damaged kernel symptoms

    In-crop scouting at the late milk to early dough stage of development in your wheat and barley may indicate potential issues with fusarium head blight.  Make sure to follow up with an assessment of the harvested grain.  Here is an @PCDMN disease info card that outlines typical fusarium damaged kernel (FDK) symptoms as well as symptoms…

  • PCDMN fusarium head blight info card

    The latest PCDMN fusarium head blight info card is available.  The card covers symptoms and management of fusarium head blight of wheat, caused primarily by Fusarium graminearum. Link to the FHB of wheat info card

  • Latest PCDMN disease info card

    The latest PCDMN disease info card is available.  The card covers symptoms and management of fusarium head blight of barley, caused primarily by Fusarium graminearum. Fusarium head blight of barley info card