Insect and disease surveys across the Prairies have moved in recent years to a permission-based system to access fields for monitoring. Survey results to create forecast maps, guide research decisions, detect and track new or emerging pests, and support management decisions. The wheat midge survey will begin in September and access to additional wheat fields are still needed. Data collected from the wheat midge survey is used to create an annual forecast map which is posted on Sasktchewan.ca.

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