Winter wheat stand assessment guides spring recovery
Spring assessment of winter wheat stands is critical for production. Early checks look for crown white root growth, with brown crown tissue indicating damage. Cool damp weather favors recovery while hot dry spells hinder it. Late scouting into May yields best results. re seeding decisions should delay until plants green up.
New natural product aims to rid lawns of weeds
McGill University researcher Dr. Alan Watson developed a 100 percent natural weed control using a fungus against dandelions. Approved by Health Canada PMRA for spring 2007 sale, Sarritor Inc plans limited distribution in spring 2008.
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Canada
Pest Management Regulatory Agency
PMRA
Health Canada
Sarritor
Toronto
Halifax
Sarritor Inc
Montreal
Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Macdonald Campus
Sarritor.ca
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