Intelligence Brief
Les agents pathogènes s'adaptent et la résistance augmente alors que la responsabilité se profile
June 25, 2026
Biosecurity Incursions and Pathogen Adaptation Herbicide Resistance and Management Limits Regulatory Rollbacks and Worker Safety Litigation Exposure and Chemical Liability Response Capacity and Preparedness Gaps
Les cadres de biosécurité sont mis à rude épreuve par l'accélération des incursions de ravageurs et l'adaptation des agents pathogènes au réchauffement climatique, signalant un changement dans la dynamique de la pression des maladies et des mauvaises herbes dans les zones de production. Parallèlement, les risques opérationnels s'intensifient à mesure que la résistance aux herbicides limite les options chimiques, tandis que les changements réglementaires et les litiges antérieurs exposent le secteur à des préoccupations accrues en matière de responsabilité et de sécurité des travailleurs.
Golden nematode potato pest confirmed in Manitoba
Manitoba has the first case of golden nematode on the Canadian Prairies — part of yield-eating pests potato cyst nematodes The post Golden nematode potato pest confirmed in Manitoba appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
Stripe rust is back in Ontario’s winter wheat — and it’s adapting to warmer temperatures
Stripe rust is back in Ontario’s winter wheat, and experts say it’s adapting to warmer temperatures — here’s what to scout for. The post Stripe rust is back in Ontario’s winter wheat — and it’s adapting to warmer temperatures appeared first on Farmtario.
USDA reports three new cases of screwworm, bringing total to 15
The number of U.S. cases of New World screwworm has risen to 15 after three more animals tested positive in Texas.
‘We can’t spray our way out’: Controlling herbicide resistance on the Prairies
Herbicide resistant weeds continue to plague farmers on the Canadian Prairies, but interest in proactive weed control is growing The post ‘We can’t spray our way out’: Controlling herbicide resistance on the Prairies appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.
Farm workers seen at risk as Health Canada repeals pesticide safety data sheet rule
Agricultural worker and environmental advocacy groups condemn Health Canada’s move to make pesticide safety data sheet (MSDS) access voluntary. The post Farm workers seen at risk as Health Canada repeals pesticide safety data sheet rule appeared first on Farmtario.
U.S. screwworm cases test months of federal preparation
The U.S. government is fast-tracking drugs and accelerating grant funding in its multi-agency strategy to beat back New World screwworm as staffing cuts and a shortage of a key prevention tool have raised concerns about the response.
U.S. federal judge sends Bayer’s $7.25 billion Roundup settlement back to Missouri state court
A federal judge on Wednesday returned Bayer’s proposed $7.25 billion settlement of Roundup lawsuits to Missouri state court.
U.N. agencies launch $1 million project to contain screwworm outbreak
The International Atomic Energy Agency and the U.N. food agency have launched a $1 million research project to help contain the screwworm outbreak in the Americas, which will involve production of sterile flies.