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By Alice McFarlane

Sclerotinia Stem Rot

Listen: Scouting canola fields key to sclerotinia control

Jul 5, 2021 | 3:18 PM

MELFORT, Sask. — Sclerotinia stem rot thrives in moist conditions.

But even with the recent heat wave canola farmers need to be aware of the factors leading to infection.

Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Canola Council of Canada agronomists.

Alice McFarlane is the Agriculture Information Director for 105 CJVR and Saskatchewan’s BeachRadioSK.ca in Melfort, Sask.

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