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Growers can expect to see some nitrogen loss from extended heavy rains, probably in the range of 20-50%. Before top dressing, wait to see

We’ve had reports this week of growers causing unexpected damage to canola because the sprayer was not cleaned properly. The ideal tank cleaner has

Growers with high risk conditions for sclerotinia stem rot may want to get their management plan in place. Booking fungicide may be worthwhile if

Flea beetles are worse that usual in some areas, with growers spraying more than once and with heavy feeding carrying on past the 4-leaf

You have to scout to know what’s going on in the fields. Here are 10 things to look for this week. 10 – Gopher

Cutworms are spotty but keep scouting. Flea beetles may need to be controlled past the 4-leaf stage in some extreme cases this year. Cabbage

Bees are good for canola. Canola is good for bees. Canola flowers provide an important source of nectar for honey producers in Western Canada:

Aster leafhopper numbers are quite low so far this year, down considerably from 2012. Aster leafhoppers carry aster yellows phytoplasma, so without leafhoppers to

Growers who used elemental sulphur as their only sulphur source may see deficiencies in this year’s crop. Elemental sulphur will not be available when

If weeds and crop are advancing toward the end of the application window and the ground is too soft and wet to support a

Nutrient and fungicide top dress treatments have been promoted to help heal and restart canola after hail. We don’t have published studies on using

Canola crops across the Prairies look very good, in general, and growers are optimistic at this stage of the season. Top-dress fertilizer is a