June 12, 2013
When does top-dress fertilizer make sense?
Click here for more information on products, rates and timing for best results from a fertilizer top-dress. This article has just been updated. If
June 12, 2013
Late weed spray costs in more ways than one
Spraying late or at higher-than-label rates can reduce canola profits. AAFC research showed an advantage of 3 bu./ac. for controlling weeds at the 1-2
June 12, 2013
Spraying when cool and cloudy
Applications made when cool cloudy days follow cool nights will result in lower herbicide efficacy than applications made in warm sunny days. Cloudy days
June 12, 2013
Insect update
Flea beetle spraying picked up again this week, as more canola fields reached thresholds. Don’t give up on flea beetle scouting just yet. Click
June 12, 2013
Are you above average?
If plant counts are lower than you expected based on your seeding rate, taking time now to figure out why will help fix the
June 12, 2013
Seedling diseases in deep-seeded canola
Canola seeded too deep is at higher risk of seedling diseases. Deep seeding requires a long hypocotyl for the plant to reach the soil
June 12, 2013
Blackleg: Use fungicide only where blackleg is a problem
If your crop history and crop scouting suggest high risk for blackleg, consider fungicide as an additional tool to limit infection and yield loss.
June 12, 2013
Canola recovers from early hail
Early season hail rarely has an impact on canola yield potential. Hailed seedlings usually come back very well. If hail breaks off both cotyledons
June 5, 2013
Issues of the week
Canola seeding is complete or nearly complete in most regions, and timely rains mean rapid crop establishment and reduced flea beetle threat for more
June 5, 2013
Herbicide mixes may be needed on HT canola
Take a look at the weed spectrum in each field before heading out to spray canola. In some cases, the straight partner herbicide may
June 5, 2013
Can’t apply enough fertilizer with herbicide mix
The best method is to dribble on fertilizer in a concentrated band rather than as a spray mist. Tank mixing with the herbicide, while
June 5, 2013
Blackleg: Use fungicide only where blackleg is a known problem
Growers in areas where blackleg infection was known to cause yield loss last year may choose to apply fungicide early in the season. Here