August 27, 2014
Thrips damage: Curled pods and more
Thrips cause curled or twisted pods on canola and can also cause damage like that shown in the photo above. The good news is
August 27, 2014
Have bins ready for canola
Canola growers have three quality and trade issues to keep in mind when storing the crop: 1. Do not put canola in bins treated
August 27, 2014
Farm safety at harvest
Harvest is a farmer’s busiest time of the year and unfortunately one of the most dangerous. Fatigue and stress often leads to shortcuts and
August 20, 2014
Four the week
Swath timing: is close, close enough? If you have some variability in the staging of your stand due to hail damage, drowned out areas,
August 20, 2014
Map of the week
August 20, 2014
August 20 Quiz
Is canola ready to swath? Test your assessment skills.
August 20, 2014
Swath timing: is close, close enough?
If your crop is looking healthy and strong with uniform maturity, you will likely have no problem deciding when to swath. However, if you
August 20, 2014
Disease scouting: killing two tasks with one look
While you are out there checking to see if your crop is ready to cut/harvest is a perfect time to also check for disease!
August 20, 2014
Bin combining? Here are some points to consider.
Whether you’re waiting to get into the field or already cutting your crop, having a proper storage facility is critical. If you had last
August 20, 2014
Lygus: the reign continues
You may be sick of reading about it, but that’s better than being sick of finding it. Lygus bug continues to be a hot
August 20, 2014
The export effect: your spraying choice now may affect your worldwide market tomorrow
Insects or disease may only have minor impacts on your yield at first, but spraying for them at the wrong time can have huge
August 13, 2014
Four the week
No rush. The ideal swath timing for yield is when canola is at 60% seed colour change on the main stem. For large plants