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Sask. couple set to share farming story at Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers event

A Saskatchewan couple will soon represent the province in the upcoming Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers’ (COYF) National event.

Cody Straza and Allison Squires, organic growers from Wood Mountain, are one of seven honourees being recognized after being named as the province’s most outstanding young farmers back in June.

The event is being held in Saskatoon from Nov. 23 – 27.

“We will bring the regional winners to Saskatchewan and in OYF tradition they will start to build relationships and forge new friendships,” said Steve Cooper, COYF President.

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Dr. Fei Yang Discusses Corn Rootworm, European Corn Borer, and Pest Monitoring

Video: Dr. Fei Yang Discusses Corn Rootworm, European Corn Borer, and Pest Monitoring

What insect threats are Minnesota corn growers facing, and what research is helping farmers stay ahead of them?

At the 2026 MN Ag Expo, University of Minnesota entomologist Fei Yang shared updates on three Minnesota Corn-supported research projects focused on insect monitoring, seed treatments, and pest resistance.

Current work includes statewide monitoring programs that use pheromone, light, and sticky traps to track key pests such as black cutworm, true armyworm, corn earworm, European corn borer, and corn rootworm. Researchers are also evaluating whether high-rate seed treatments provide effective corn rootworm control and studying the development of resistance in European corn borer populations to Bt corn traits.

These projects help researchers better understand pest pressures across Minnesota and provide farmers with practical information to support informed management decisions.