January 13, 2017 New podcast on Conflict ResolutionIn the latest Canola Watch podcast, host Jay Whetter talks with Misha Glouberman about conflict resolution and the important distinction between “position” and “interest”.
January 13, 2017 Your tips for ruts and overwintered canolaWe’re putting together some tips on managing ruts and expectations for canola left out all winter. These will be posted in the February or
January 13, 2017 CGC wants snowed-in canola samples for researchTo participate in this study and receive information about the quality of your canola crop, email Veronique Barthet (veronique.barthet@grainscanada.gc.ca) or Twylla McKendry (twylla.mcKendry@grainscanada.gc.ca).
December 9, 2016 2016 in review: The long harvestGrowers were optimistic through most of 2016, due in large part to an early start and decent moisture during crop establishment. Crops were thick
December 9, 2016 Pest survey results for 2016Results from the disease survey show increases in sclerotinia stem rot incidence. Blackleg incidence is down from 2015 in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and up
December 9, 2016 Check for spoilageSteam coming out of bin doors or snow melting off one bin while remaining on others is a quick clue — but don’t use
December 9, 2016 Keep an eye on bags, patch holesIf leaving bags for the winter, watch them regularly. Feel them for warm temperatures. Probe them if possible. Tape up any holes that may
December 9, 2016 Planning: Seed considerationsWhile placing canola seed orders this winter, consider these questions: How much seed do you need? What seed treatment to use? What varieties best
December 9, 2016 2016 CPT small-plot data available online!2016 Canola Performance Trial small-plot data on yield, height, lodging and days to maturity is also available in the searchable database at canolaperformancetrials.ca
November 30, 2016 ALERT: Canola is heating!Delivery points report a spike in heated canola. Check all canola bins as soon as possible.
November 21, 2016 2016 CPT small plot data posted!Small plot data from the 2016 Canola Performance Trials are now available in the searchable database on the CPT website and in the 2016
November 9, 2016 Questions about high-moisture canolaWeather is finally allowing for some harvest to resume across the Prairies, but the concern now is how to handle canola that could come