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Bertha armyworm spraying has been reported in a few fields. Scout lower in the canopy this week, looking for feeding on lower leaves. Spotting

A 5-year project to investigate changes in blackleg needs 20-25 growers per Prairie province to volunteer fields for the survey. This would be a

Some fields are already showing a lot of gall growth, probably because the wet spring promoted early infection. These galls are most likely clubroot,

The swath decision becomes more difficult in crops with plants at multiple stages of growth. For example, if some plants are at 60% seed

Swathing will likely start within a week or 2 for earliest canola fields. Keep in mind that the ideal time to swath is around

They are: 10. White rust 9. Fusarium wilt 8. Grey stem 7. Alternaria black spot 6. Downy mildew 5. Root rot and foot rot

Some canola fields are exhibiting missing or stunted pods at the top or middle of stems. Pods in some fields have been described as

Diamondback moth larvae are showing up in canola fields. The most accurate method to estimate diamondback moth population density is to count larvae in

Delaying swathing while you wait for more plants to mature is generally positive for yield, especially at this stage of the season.

Insect scouting is the top priority as canola moves out of flowering and into podding. Protection from insects, using economic thresholds, is most important

3. Record what you find. With detailed records, including insects found in each field, insect numbers, what they’re feeding on, time of day, temperature

Thrips damage shows up in some fields. Bertha armyworms are the bigger issue, with adult counts continuing to build and many areas now at