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Grain movement likely to be high on the list at APAS general meeting in Regina

 
Delegates at the APAS annual meeting will discuss grain movement and wildfire concerns at the group’s annual meeting in Regina which opens Tuesday.
 
APAS president Todd Lewis says railway service issues have been raised again this fall.
 
He says there have been rail car supply concerns in several parts of the province.
 
“Sadly, it’s an ongoing situation,” Lewis said. “And it will certainly be on the list for discussion again.”
 
Wildfire losses in western Saskatchewan will also be among the issues discussed by the estimated 100 delegates to the APAS annual meeting.
 
Source : CKRM

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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.

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•Sclerotinia stem rot identification and impact

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•Crop stage and seed colour change observations

•Timing insecticide sprays for optimal protection

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