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Saskatchewan clubroot case map released

The number of confirmed cases of clubroot in Saskatchewan has increased.

The 2023 Saskatchewan Clubroot Distribution Map outlined the rural municipalities where clubroot has been identified.

Clubroot is a soil-borne disease that can cause significant yield loss when pathogen levels are high, a susceptible crop is grown and when environmental conditions are favourable.

Over 500 fields were inspected as part of the clubroot monitoring program. In total, 39 soil samples were submitted for laboratory analysis and SaskCanola covered the cost of each test

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