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Aphanomyces, Blackleg, Verticillium
Wilt and Late Blight. For more info,
check out mdlsr.ca/Agri-News.
New Pathotype of Clubroot
Discovered in Manitoba
A new pathotype of clubroot
(Pathotype 3A) has been found
in southern Manitoba. Provincial
experts say it is more difficult to
manage than familiar types of
clubroot. Manitoba Agriculture
states that traditionally rated
resistant varieties of canola will not
be effective in preventing infection
against the new pathotype strain
found. Pathotype 3A can overcome
some first-generation sources of
genetic resistance in commercial
canola cultivars. This means that
producers need to take the disease
more seriously than before and
follow the Best Management
Practices outlined by the Canola
Council of Canada. Producers are
also encouraged to have their own
soil tested to determine which
pathotype is present and to choose
canola seed accordingly. For more
information on preventing clubroot
of canola visit the Canola Council
of Canada at mdlsr.ca/Clubroot.
Weed Control Program
We are pleased to report that all
Agricultural staff received effective
and positive cooperation from
municipal residents and producers
during this year’s Weed Control
Program. Weed species that
were targeted include but are not
limited to: Tall Buttercup, Scentless
Chamomile, White Cockle, Oxeye
Daisy, Orange Hawkweed, Field
Scabious and Himalayan Balsam.
Orange Hawkweed, Field Scabious
and Himalayan Balsam infestations
within the municipality are few, and
we believe that with persistence
and use of Best Management
Practices, eradication of these
infestations is possible. A total of
140 formal inspections were
carried out and numerous other
site visits and contacts were made
throughout the summer season.
Weed Control
Partnership Program
This season started off sleepy as
producers were preoccupied with
seeding — and in some extreme
cases working to get last season’s
crop harvested. Overall, the Weed
Control Partnership Program
(WCPP) was positively received and
actively accessed once the summer
progressed to control prohibited
noxious and noxious weed species
on rangelands, pastures, haylands,
fence-lines and other non-crop land
areas. Nine producers/landowners
partnered with the MD under the
WCPP Rebate Component; 19
producers/landowners took
advantage of the WCPP Extension
Component, and 510 acres were
treated for the destruction of
legislated species. As a result of the
program, approximately $10,000.00
in rebates were issued this season.
Provincial
Apiculture Program
Did you know that Alberta
represents 40 percent of Canada’s
honeybee population? There are
more than 315,000 bee colonies
housed in the province, making
Alberta the largest beekeeping
industry in Canada. Any person
keeping honeybees or beekeeping
equipment is required to register by
law under the provincial apiculture
(beekeeping) program within
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.
This program focuses on the long-
term sustainability and prosperity
of the industry. Along with the
program, there are two research
sites located within Alberta. One
is located in Southern Alberta
(Lethbridge) and the other in
Central Alberta (Edmonton). These
research facilities are dedicated
to stewarding the continued
health of bees and sustainable
pollination services in Alberta. Some
of their research includes colony
management, impact of pesticides,
quality of safe honey, bee breeding,
queen breeding, over-wintering
and chemical treatments for mites
and microsporidia.