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October 13, 2016

Fall soil sampling and snow

Snow in October is not usually a major problem for fall soil tests. Temperatures often improve before winter sets in for good, so sampling
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October 13, 2016

Spraying weeds after frost and snow

When freezing temperatures stop fall weed control plans, snow is likely more of a help than a hindrance with respect to overall weed condition.
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October 13, 2016

Looking for seed? CPT 2016 results coming soon

If you are thinking about what to plant for next year, a great place to look for unbiased variety data that reflect actual production
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October 13, 2016

Use good data to evaluate products

Decisions on what variety, nutrient or crop input product to buy are improved with good data. When looking for data, here are a few
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September 28, 2016

Top 10: Planning for next season

In preparation for next season, here are a few field and office jobs and WHEN to start them.
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September 28, 2016

Tough canola can heat quickly

We heard a report this week of tough canola starting to heat after just two days in the bin. This is a good reminder
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September 28, 2016

When to spray weeds in the fall?

Fall is a good time to control perennial and winter annual weeds, but spraying immediately after harvest may not provide the best results. Perennial
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September 28, 2016

Fall weed control: pre-canola options

Canola is sensitive to carryover from many herbicides. Here’s the list of products that could be used this fall on fields planned for canola
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September 28, 2016

Post-harvest scouting for verticillium and other diseases

Disease scouting long after swathing is not usually the most accurate, as saprophytic organisms — those that feed on and break down dead material
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September 28, 2016

What to do with wind-blown swaths

Step 1: Contact crop insurance Step 2: Combine once the crop is cured Step 3: Thanks about volunteer management Step 4: Consider how this
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September 28, 2016

Tips to prevent and manage soil compaction

At the Soil Compaction Workshop at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s centre in Portage la Prairie, Man., attendees learned…
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September 28, 2016

Canola Performance Trials: 2016

A great place to look for unbiased variety data that reflect actual production practices is the Canola Performance Trials website at canolaperformancetrials.ca.
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