Weekly Livestock Market Summary

Aug 18, 2014

First off today, as we do every Monday, we get the latest on the livestock markets. We’re joined on the line by Herb Lock of Farm$ense Marketing in Edmonton.

Interview with Herb Lock (4:21 minutes) (1.99 Mb)

An extended version of this week’s market analysis with Herb Lock is also available by clicking on the link below.

Extended interview with Herb Lock (7:32 minutes) (3.45 Mb)

Herb Lock of Farm$ense Marketing in Edmonton can be reached at 780-466-3599.

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Source: Agriculture and Rural Development

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