MB cereals fight ergot

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August 15, 2024

Source: Manitoba Cooperator

Fungal fears sparked by Manitoba’s early season conditions are starting to manifest in some cereal crops. Reports of ergot have been coming into Manitoba Agriculture, according to provincial cereals specialist Anne Kirk. Find out more on its presence from this Manitoba Cooperator article.

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