February 5, 2015 What is “intermediate” disease resistance?A new canola variety was recently registered claiming an “intermediate” reaction to clubroot pathotype 5x, as well as resistance to established clubroot pathotypes 2,
February 4, 2015 Verticillium wilt in ManitobaThe Canola Council of Canada is working with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Development (MAFRD) to understand the
February 4, 2015 International Rapeseed Congress comes to CanadaThe International Rapeseed Congress 2015 is July 5-9 in Saskatoon. IRC is held every four years in different cities around the world. Information is
January 8, 2015 Agronomy topics for JanuaryJanuary is farm show month. These shows provide an excellent opportunity to hear experts speak on what happened in 2014 and how to keep
December 10, 2014 Agronomy for DecemberHot canola! A spike in heated canola has been reported over the past couple weeks. Growers are encouraged to check all canola bins as
December 10, 2014 Good time to plan your 2015 fertility programWhether you applied some fertilizer in the fall or apply it all in the spring, winter is a good time to assess your crop
December 10, 2014 Canola is heating in bins!This is not the kind of steam room you’re looking for on a cold winter day. This was taken inside a canola bin in
December 10, 2014 Variety comparison results are inCanola Performance Trial results for 2014 are in, and will be added to www.canolaperformancetrials.ca this week. The online tool includes interactive maps and the
December 10, 2014 Blackleg resistance vs. clubroot resistanceGrowing clubroot resistant varieties in areas with low levels of inoculum or areas beside regions known to have clubroot is a good pre-emptive strategy
December 10, 2014 Top 10 agronomy gifts for ChristmasClippers to check stems for blackleg make a great stocking stuffer! And nothing says “I care!” like a subscription to Canola Watch. Plus, it’s
December 10, 2014 UCC summary 2014Results from the CCC’s Ultimate Canola Challenge (UCC) for 2014 are in. Of the 13 products and practices tested in 2014, only one provided
December 10, 2014 Welcome Nicole Philp!Nicole Philp is the new Canola Council of Canada agronomy specialist for Southwest Saskatchewan. She is based in Regina.