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January 13, 2017

New podcast on Conflict Resolution

In the latest Canola Watch podcast, host Jay Whetter talks with Misha Glouberman about conflict resolution and the important distinction between “position” and “interest”.
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January 13, 2017

Your tips for ruts and overwintered canola

We’re putting together some tips on managing ruts and expectations for canola left out all winter. These will be posted in the February or
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January 13, 2017

CGC wants snowed-in canola samples for research

To 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).
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December 9, 2016

2016 in review: The long harvest

Growers were optimistic through most of 2016, due in large part to an early start and decent moisture during crop establishment. Crops were thick
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December 9, 2016

Pest survey results for 2016

Results from the disease survey show increases in sclerotinia stem rot incidence. Blackleg incidence is down from 2015 in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and up
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December 9, 2016

Check for spoilage

Steam coming out of bin doors or snow melting off one bin while remaining on others is a quick clue — but don’t use
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December 9, 2016

Keep an eye on bags, patch holes

If leaving bags for the winter, watch them regularly. Feel them for warm temperatures. Probe them if possible. Tape up any holes that may
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December 9, 2016

Planning: Seed considerations

While placing canola seed orders this winter, consider these questions: How much seed do you need? What seed treatment to use? What varieties best
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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
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November 30, 2016

ALERT: Canola is heating!

Delivery points report a spike in heated canola. Check all canola bins as soon as possible.
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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
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November 9, 2016

Questions about high-moisture canola

Weather is finally allowing for some harvest to resume across the Prairies, but the concern now is how to handle canola that could come
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