Flea beetle risk AND Challenges for the new federal agriculture minister

Quick crop establishment lowers flea beetle risk. Growers responding to a Canola Council of Canada survey indicated flea beetles were the number one economic risk to canola last year . . . as well as 2022 and 2020.Flea beetle populations vary from year-to-year . . . but seeding depth and weather are the two main variables. Keith Gabert is an agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada. He shares some tips for canola growersAdd the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association to the list of farm groups surprised by Heath MacDonald's appointment to federal agriculture portfolio. Many were expecting Kody Blois to maintain the role.Kaitlyn Kitzan, treasurer and Director with the Wheat Growers speaks to the appointment and some of the issues the new ag minister will have to face.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.