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KAP announces hiring of new General Manager

Today, Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) is excited to announce the hiring of Colin Hornby as their new General Manager.

“Following an extensive recruiting process, I am pleased to announce that our Board of Directors has selected Colin Hornby as the new General Manager of KAP,” said KAP President, Jill Verwey.

Hornby has been with KAP since June 2022 in the role of Manager, Communications & Stakeholder Relations. Prior to this, he worked in government at both the provincial and federal levels, serving elected officials and providing strategic advice to senior staff and cabinet ministers. He also had a previous career working in human resource management.

Hornby is a graduate of the University of Manitoba, where he achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree, as well as RRC Polytech where he received a certificate in human resource management.

“I am thrilled to be taking on this new opportunity with KAP,” said Hornby. “Since joining the team in 2022, I have been focused on ensuring KAP lives up to our vision of ensuring a prosperous future for all Manitoba farmers. I look forward to serving them in this new role and advancing their interests through our continued collaboration and forging of partnerships across the agricultural landscape.”

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

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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.

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