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Crops left standing for straight combining could face high losses if growers change their mind and choose to swath after the crop has reached

In 2013, an Alberta field was identified where a clubroot resistant variety showed a high incidence of clubroot infection. Subsequent testing by the University

Disease assessment. Seed colour change assessment. Count plants. Prep the combine.

Growers can lose up to 5 bu./ac. of canola during harvest, with many of those losses occurring as canola enters and exits the combine.

The key harvest management issue with snow on standing canola concerns not so much the precipitation (although heavy snow can cause lodging) but the

It’s complicated. We’ve said over and over to swath when the main stem reaches 60% seed colour change, and when seeds on side branches

This map from Weatherfarm shows the lows for yesterday. Click here for an online and larger version of the map. Not many areas received

It pays to know how much canola your combine is throwing over. Test your harvest loss management skills…

The ideal swath timing is when 60% of seeds on the main stem are showing some colour change from green to brown. However, various

Here are factors that create the ideal situation for straight combining canola…

Growers have three steps to assess combine losses: 1. Measure the losses. Drop pans are required, given that combine loss monitors are not always

An important factor in canola stand establishment next spring is the crop residue situation this fall. An even mat of cereal residue is preferable