May 21, 2015
How to assess frost damage on young canola
After a frost, it can take a few days to accurately determine how many plants survived, and whether the stand is still uniform. Be
May 21, 2015
Insect update: Flea beetle thresholds and frost
Flea beetle thresholds don’t change with frost, but frost may have changed the crop assessment situation. Here’s how….
May 21, 2015
Seeding into moisture: How low to go?
In dry soil conditions, growers may be tempted to seed deep enough to reach moisture. This is not necessary from April to mid-May, and
May 21, 2015
Three timing options for early weed control
Weeds will be going strong with the sun, especially if they have established roots that reach moisture while newly seeded crop battles dry topsoil
May 21, 2015
Yield drops after 2-3 days in standing water
Canola is quite susceptible to water logging and shows a yield reduction after only 2-3 days in excessive moisture. Wait to see how the
May 13, 2015
May 13 Quiz — Weed control
Test your knowledge on weed control under cool, frosty conditions.
May 13, 2015
Early weed control in cool or frost conditions
Early weed control with lower efficacy is generally preferable to no control at all or late control with higher efficacy — as long as
May 13, 2015
Big cleavers need pre-seed control
Winter annual cleavers are reported in high numbers in some fields. These need to be sprayed before seeding to prevent them from getting really
May 13, 2015
Slow emergence and seed treatments
Slow canola emergence due to cool soils can increase the risks from seedling diseases and from flea beetles.
May 13, 2015
Check fields at emergence, then again a week or two later
Growers will learn a lot from two field checks during the first few weeks after emergence. Scout fields 5 to 10 days after seeding
May 13, 2015
Seeding depth in dry soils: Early May versus late May strategy
In areas with dry top soil conditions, growers often wonder whether to seed deeper to chase moisture. This approach differs based on the date
May 13, 2015
Economics of a high canola seeding rate
Achieving 7 to 10 plants per square foot can mean some high seeding rates for seed with large thousand seed weights (TSW). Therefore, going