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The newsletter includes a compilation of articles relating to entomology, plant pathology, weed science, soils and agronomy issues.
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Khorasan wheat (Triticum turgidum, ssp. turanicum) is an ancient wheat variety that originated in the Fertile Crescent in Western Asia.
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What does organic certification mean?
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|  | Successful insect control will depend on incorporating a number of control strategies together. |
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|  | Plant diseases are caused by microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, viruses and nematodes. |
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There are 16 nutrients that all plants must have.
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|  | Soil conservation promotes practices that stop the decline in soil quality and, over time, improve soil quality. |
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Agronomic practices and management decisions can have a significant impact on the type and number of weeds on your farm.
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This factsheet provides a summary of management practices used by Saskatchewan organic producers and identifies some areas of crop management that require particular attention.
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Organic crops must always be produced according to accepted guidelines of the organic standard being followed, including soil management practices.
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|  | The goal of a transition strategy is to use management strategies that make soil as fertile, weed-free and healthy as possible going into the certified period. |
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|  | Provides information on production practices for growers considering organic or pesticide free production. |
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Hghlights the various companies involved in this growing sector.
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