January 9, 2014
Crop rotation: Canola's fit with other crops
Rotation between canola crops has known benefits for management of blackleg, clubroot and root maggot and an overall improvement in canola yield. A one-year
January 9, 2014
Fertilizer plans for 2014
Nutrient reserves vary from field to field, and from zone to zone within each field. This has encouraged some growers to create different blends
January 9, 2014
Do you need a clubroot-resistant variety?
Clubroot resistance is an important part of clubroot management, and growers are advised to start using clubroot-resistant varieties as soon as clubroot is identified
January 9, 2014
Warm winter days can increase storage risk
Moisture migration in a canola bin peaks when the temperature difference between inside and outside the bin is high. If canola in the bin
December 18, 2013
Speakers
Dr. Vincent Amanor-Boadu with the topic, “Preparing for the Future Food Consumer.” Kevin Bleyer on the topic, “The Real Story Behind Writing Fake News.”
December 18, 2013
Closing gala at a working longhorn ranch
Shine up your boots, bedazzle your denim and mosey on down The Old Spanish Trail to Rio Cibolo Ranch to wrap up the convention
December 11, 2013
Topics for the month
The Canola Watch 2013 exam is posted and ready. Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs) and Certified Crop Science Consultants (CCSCs) who achieve 70% will get
December 11, 2013
Top 10 things to do this month
1. Paperwork. Go through notes you took through the 2013 growing season and get them organized for next year. Look for patterns in 2013
December 11, 2013
Seed decisions: How to identify good data
Meaningful seed comparisons usually have the following features: 1. It comes from at least 15-20 sites, ideally from more than one year. 2. Statistical
December 11, 2013
Buy enough seed to meet population targets
The ideal canola stand will have 7-10 plants per square foot. Canola needs a minimum of 4-5 plants per square foot, on average, to
December 11, 2013
Who should use clubroot-resistant canola?
Clubroot resistance is an important part of clubroot management, and growers are advised to start using clubroot-resistant varieties as soon as clubroot is identified
December 11, 2013
Ultimate Canola Challenge results
The Canola Council of Canada ran the Ultimate Canola Challenge (UCC) across the Prairies in 2013. UCC plots in Alberta and Saskatchewan compared either