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April 3, 2014

Hold back the economic clap from clubroot

Clubroot lowers the bottom line for more and more Western Canada canola growers each year. The disease has been advancing through Alberta at a
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April 3, 2014

Top 10 details to record at seeding time

1. Date. Record the date and also the time of day that each crop was seeded. Comparing seeding dates, and cross referencing that with
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April 3, 2014

Put bin checks on your spring to-do list

Canola may be stored longer than usual and in bigger quantities this year. As outside temperatures warm up, it becomes important to check bins
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April 3, 2014

Snap seed decisions

Need to make a last minute seed decision? Visit www.canolaperformancetrials.ca for canola variety comparisons for 2013 as well as 2012 and 2011. The online
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March 5, 2014

Topics for the month

Canola fertilizer management and rotation management have been hot topics this spring. We’re going back to the basics for fertilizer, with a review of
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March 5, 2014

Make the most of your fertilizer investment

The 4 Rs, as described by the Canadian Fertilizer Institute and other crop nutrition organizations, are the right fertilizer source at the right rate,
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March 5, 2014

52 by 25: Tools for increasing yields

One goal in the Canola Council’s new strategic plan is to reach an average yield of 52 bu./ac. by 2025. This, along with acres
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February 4, 2014

Topics for the month

This month’s Canola Watch will feature highlights from Canola Watch Live! The Canola Council of Canada agronomy team along with guests Murray Hartman, Scott
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February 4, 2014

How to use photos for agronomy

Crop diagnostics often come down to good photography skills, especially since so many people have smart phones with cameras, and since agronomists cannot get
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February 4, 2014

Bertha armyworm in 2014

Canola Watch Live! had two key agronomy messages with regard to bertha armyworm management in 2014: 1. Lower canola prices will mean higher thresholds
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February 4, 2014

Protect bees and other pollinators

Canola Watch Live! included a discussion on bees and other pollinators. Here are best management practices to reduce damage to these important insects: —Avoid
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January 9, 2014

CCC’s next industry goal: 52 bu./ac. average

Canadian canola production surpassed the industry target of 15 million tonnes. The next goal, announced today, is 26 million tonnes by 2025. This is
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