In 2014, canola infected with the fungal species Verticillium longisporum was discovered in Manitoba. Since then, this soil-borne pathogen has allowed the disease, verticillium stripe, to rob yield from canola growers in western Canada. Hot, dry summers have intensified the disease symptoms, making identification easier but also increasing damage. Are our current management practices favouring this new disease?

As part of the 'Stripe Alert: Unmasking Verticillium in Canola Fields' presentation:
- Nicolea Dow will speak on the experience and learnings from one farmer in the heart of Verticillium country by taking a look at how we found verticillium on our farm, how it changed our canola operation, and what our future with canola might look like. This will be a very practical, farm-first approach to verticillium recognition and management.
-  Thomas Ernst will give a brief update on behalf of Corteva Agriscience regarding our breeding effort, hybrid characterization, and interpretation of the Verticillium labels in our extension messaging. 
- Megan Broberg will speak on Verticillium Stripe: InVigor Trialing, Screening, and Research Verticillium stripe is the latest in a long line of diseases challenging the Canadian canola industry. At BASF, we are committed to supporting growers with the tools and insights needed to tackle newly emerging canola diseases head on. To fulfill this commitment, we are screening our canola germplasm and InVigor hybrids both in the field and greenhouse against Verticillium stripe to identify sources of tolerance and guide hybrid improvement. These integrated screening efforts help translate trial data into practical management solutions for growers in combination with an Integrated Pest Management Strategy.