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Many factors can cause a thin canola stand. Proper diagnosis is important for effective management. Here are common factors, with diagnosis tips for each.

The latest entry for the Manitoba site has photos showing the differences in seed depth for 3 mph vs 5 mph (shown) seeding speed.

Seeding progressed rapidly in the past week across most of the Prairies. Excess dry conditions in some areas have growers wondering whether to seed

After the slow start, growing degree days (GDDs) are accumulating fast with warm weather.

South winds from Texas and California/Mexico have reached the Prairies, as the maps show. Winds from the south central U.S. bring aster leafhoppers (which

High winds can blow seeds and seedlings right out of the ground, especially if top soil is dry. If the field is not yet

In a situation where soils are dry in top 1-2” and seeding is delayed to late May or June, the shallow seeding recommendation for

Sprouting seeds are vulnerable to flooding/ponding damage as they require oxygen for respiration. The longer it takes for emergence after germination, the greater the

The week after seeding is a good time to dig up seeds and seedlings to check for rots and blights. Disease damaged seed and

Past research has demonstrated an advantage of 3 bu./ac. for controlling weeds at the 1-2 leaf stage of canola versus the 3-4 leaf stage,

Assess flea beetle damage before spraying. Some feeding is tolerated without an economic cost. The nominal economic threshold for flea beetles in canola crops

Click your province for the latest update from the Ultimate Canola Challenge plots: Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba