April 3, 2014 Hold back the economic clap from clubrootClubroot lowers the bottom line for more and more Western Canada canola growers each year. The disease has been advancing through Alberta at a
April 3, 2014 Top 10 details to record at seeding time1. Date. Record the date and also the time of day that each crop was seeded. Comparing seeding dates, and cross referencing that with
April 3, 2014 Put bin checks on your spring to-do listCanola may be stored longer than usual and in bigger quantities this year. As outside temperatures warm up, it becomes important to check bins
April 3, 2014 Snap seed decisionsNeed 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
March 5, 2014 Topics for the monthCanola fertilizer management and rotation management have been hot topics this spring. We’re going back to the basics for fertilizer, with a review of
March 5, 2014 Make the most of your fertilizer investmentThe 4 Rs, as described by the Canadian Fertilizer Institute and other crop nutrition organizations, are the right fertilizer source at the right rate,
March 5, 2014 52 by 25: Tools for increasing yieldsOne 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
February 4, 2014 Topics for the monthThis month’s Canola Watch will feature highlights from Canola Watch Live! The Canola Council of Canada agronomy team along with guests Murray Hartman, Scott
February 4, 2014 How to use photos for agronomyCrop diagnostics often come down to good photography skills, especially since so many people have smart phones with cameras, and since agronomists cannot get
February 4, 2014 Bertha armyworm in 2014Canola Watch Live! had two key agronomy messages with regard to bertha armyworm management in 2014: 1. Lower canola prices will mean higher thresholds
February 4, 2014 Protect bees and other pollinatorsCanola Watch Live! included a discussion on bees and other pollinators. Here are best management practices to reduce damage to these important insects: —Avoid
January 9, 2014 CCC’s next industry goal: 52 bu./ac. averageCanadian canola production surpassed the industry target of 15 million tonnes. The next goal, announced today, is 26 million tonnes by 2025. This is