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The Canola Council of Canada, Alberta Canola Producers Commission and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) presented the first ever canolaPALOOZA at AAFC Lacombe and

Patchy emergence due to a few weeks of dry and then a rain, or due to reseeded crop emerging among the few original plants,

Cabbage seedpod weevils are one example of an insect where crop stage is a factor in the management decision. Weevils lay their eggs in

Bud damage and insects are being found together in some canola fields, but that does not mean insects are the primary reason for the

Here is a quick update on the Portage la Prairie UCC Site. Ideal temperature and moisture conditions have promoted fast crop growth this past

The Manitoba 2015 Ultimate Canola Challenge plot is located South of Portage, along highway 240 towards South Port. The exact location is Lot 107

This is a good week to be out scouting for situations that require immediate management, continued monitoring or detailed note-taking to make amends next

Canola plants have been going through a lot of stress, and could be showing multiple symptoms. Good sleuthing means leaving the truck seat, putting

Grasshoppers. If populations are significant and crop feeding has begun, a spray or bait application around field edges may be enough to reduce the

This article has tips and links for information on spraying in windy conditions, when to spray uneven crop, spraying at the right crop stage,

Herbicide damage to canola can take many forms. Here are some clues to look for….

This diagram from IPNI shows where deficiency symptoms are likely to show up on a plant. Nitrogen is mobile, so with an N shortage,