June 17, 2010
Early reports indicate that arrival of midge tolerant wheat has been greeted with enthusiasm by growers in areas that traditionally see high midge pressure. But experts are encouraging growers in "fringe" areas to take a strong look at the technology to assess the value it could provide for their operation.
August 31, 2009
The Midge Tolerant Wheat Stewardship Team recently launched www.midgetolerantwheat.ca.
January 3, 2008
Producers will need to take some special steps to maintain the wheat midge tolerance in new wheat varieties – varieties that were developed with producer funding through the Western Grains Research Foundation.