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The Manitoba Canola Growers Scholarship Program is now open.

Students who are enrolled in their final year of high school and eligible to graduate in 2024 can now apply for the scholarship.

To be eligible for a scholarship students must live on, work for, or have guardians that work for a farm that is a member of Manitoba Canola Growers Association. 

Applications must be received by April 1, 2024 and will be judged based on academics, canola connection, school and community involvement, and essay submission. 

The top five applicants will be selected and each winner will be presented with a $1000 scholarship.

The scholarship must be used in the two years following high school graduation.

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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