The rise of soybean acres in Manitoba has also meant a rise in soybean diseases like phytophthora root rot.
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Phytophthora’s Manitoba evolution
‘Honeymoon’ period ending as soy diseases like phytophthora root rot move in
Ginseng exports not in trouble as claimed
MarketsFarm — China has not halted its ginseng imports from Canada despite allegations to the contrary, a spokesperson from Ginseng Ontario says. Rebecca Coates, executive director for Ginseng Ontario, said China is only one of many export destinations for Canadian-grown ginseng. Other major buyers include Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Europe. An official from another
On watch for sick seedlings?
Sparse emergence might be more than a germination issue, Manitoba Agriculture warns
Poor emergence is a common story for crops caught by lack of rain this year, but seedling disease may be another culprit. Manitoba Agriculture field crop pathologist Holly Derksen says seedling disease may mimic a poor stand, particularly if infection came in on the seed or if the germinated seed is exposed before it breaks
Phytophthora a growing risk to soybeans
The once-rare infection is now the No. 2 cause of soybean root rot in Manitoba
The threat of phytophthora is on the rise in Manitoba. Results from a 2017 disease survey show it’s becoming common enough soybean growers will need to keep it top of mind as they plan their rotations this year. About 35 per cent of tested soybean crops in Manitoba were positive for phytophthora, although fusarium was
Temperature can give insight on water mould risk in soybeans
Soil temperature and disease pressure combine when targeting early-season water mould problems
Keep an eye on the soil temperature this spring to gain some insight into soybean water mould risks. Michael Wunsch, a professor at North Dakota State University, says having some idea of where temperatures are and what the near-term weather may hold is key to understanding the issue. He was speaking at the recent 2018
Root rot races revealed
The knowledge will help farmers and researchers plan their response to the soybean disease
Agroundbreaking study has determined what are the most prevalent races of phytophthora root rot found in Manitoba soybean fields. The most prominent are Races 4, 25, 28 and 3. The most common is Race 4, according to the study, completed through the Pulse Science Cluster and funded by the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers and
Testing soybeans in local conditions
Researchers at Syngenta’s Elm River research farm are looking at ways Manitoba producers can optimize production methods to get the best value out of their soybean acres
As more and more western Canadian producers introduce soybeans into their rotation, there are a lot of questions that need to be answered about how to best make them fit. Nobody is exactly sure how to best streamline production and determine ideal planting conditions, according to one seed specialist. “There are a lot of factorsCyber-Savvy Farmer
