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Center for Horticultural Innovation rebrands as Biophi

The Center for Horticultural Innovation, a leader in horticultural research and development, has announced a complete rebrand with the new name, Biophi, to reflect the organization's evolution and growing role within the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry. 

Biophi’s new identity is centered on the idea of “Growing Possibilities” inspiring future-forward solutions that benefit growers, suppliers, and the industry as a whole. The new identity captures Biophi’s role as a forward-looking partner for the horticultural industry—analytical yet hands-on, pragmatic yet creative—reflecting its commitment to getting real-world solutions to market faster. 

Founded in 2020, Biophi is a horticultural innovation hub based in Leamington, Ontario dedicated to advancing research and development in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). With its applied research and industry-led collaborations, Biophi positions itself as the go-to partner for growers and suppliers alike—bridging research and application to transform challenges into scalable solutions. 

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Sclerotinia and Lygus in Seed Canola: Field Update with George Lubberts, CCA | Enchant, Alberta

Video: Sclerotinia and Lygus in Seed Canola: Field Update with George Lubberts, CCA | Enchant, Alberta

Join Certified Crop Advisor George Lubberts for this Prairie Certified Crop Advisor (Prairie CCA) field update from Enchant, Alberta. In this 12th video of the series, George takes us into a seed canola field where the male rows have been removed and the female plants are filling pods. This video was taken in the third week of August 2025.

George discusses the early signs of sclerotinia stem rot, explaining how infection begins in the stem, impacts pod development, and leads to premature ripening. He also shares insights on lygus bug management, including timing of spray applications to minimize feeding damage and maintain seed size and quality.

With cool, damp summer conditions, George notes that while disease pressure is present, overall field health remains good. The crop is just beginning to show early seed colour change, signaling progress toward maturity.

Topics Covered:

•Sclerotinia stem rot identification and impact

•Managing lygus bugs in seed canola

•Crop stage and seed colour change observations

•Timing insecticide sprays for optimal protection

•Insights from a CCA field perspective in southern Alberta