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Listen: A canola survey in Saskatchewan sees increase in diseases

A survey of Saskatchewan fields found both the prevalence and incidence of blackleg increased. There were higher levels of sclerotinia stem rot and more cases of clubroot.

A separate survey was conducted for the first time for verticillium stripe.

Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Crops Extension Specialist Kim Stonehouse runs through the statistics from the 2022 survey.

Alice McFarlane is the Agriculture Information Director for Pattison Media in Saskatchewan.

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Wisconsin Corn and Soybean Weed Management Updates and Considerations for 2026 and Beyond

Video: Wisconsin Corn and Soybean Weed Management Updates and Considerations for 2026 and Beyond


Dr. Rodrigo Werle, associate professor and extension weed scientist, UW–Madison, shares the latest updates and future considerations for corn and soybean weed management in Wisconsin. This presentation covers herbicide resistance trends in waterhemp, including newly confirmed cases of HPPD and S-metolachlor resistance, and emphasizes the importance of residual herbicides and strategic tank mixes for consistent control. Rodrigo also introduces upcoming technologies like Vyconic soybeans and new herbicide products, discusses integrated weed management strategies such as planting green with cover crops, and highlights practical recommendations for 2026 and beyond.

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