March 6, 2013 How to use the Canola Diagnostic ToolGive the brand new online Canola Diagnostic Tool a pre-season test drive at www.canoladiagnostictool.ca. Start with a problem scenario that you encountered in a
March 6, 2013 CanoLAB highlightsRead more for a great video showing tiny wasp larvae devouring an alfalfa looper from the inside out, for a pop bottle demo (shown
March 6, 2013 How to increase seed survival ratesOn average, only 40-60% of canola seeds put in the ground actually survives to become plants. To improve this rate and get more from
March 6, 2013 Burn off canola volunteers ahead of cerealsCereals offer a wide range of pre-seed herbicide options to get rid of canola volunteers, which may be plentiful this spring after the wind
March 6, 2013 Canola Digest highlightsAgronomy articles in the March Canola Digest look at early season Diagnostic Dilemmas and tips to control canola volunteers with stacked herbicide tolerance (HT)
February 20, 2013 Field Diagnostics ChecklistThis is a companion file for the Canola Diagnostic Tool. The diagnostic tool asks questions to come up with a short list of potential
February 7, 2013 Topics for the monthCanola faced a wide range of insect threats in 2012, and will likely host a wide selection of insects again in 2013. Effective insect
February 7, 2013 Thresholds: Insect management toolsInsect economic thresholds represent the break even point for an insecticide spray. Sticking to thresholds will also help preserve a vibrant and economically valuable
February 7, 2013 Blackleg management: FarmTech messageKeys to blackleg management: 1. Assess your risk and avoid planting into a high risk situation. 2. Add diversity to your operation by rotating
February 7, 2013 Green seed management begins with seedingGrowers can plan at this time of year to make sure they have enough seed purchased to achieve the target plant stand of 7-10
February 7, 2013 CanoLAB updateSpace is still available for CanoLAB at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, February 28 and March 1. Growers and agronomists from outside Manitoba are
February 7, 2013 Hellos and Good byesKristen Phillips returns from mat leave and Autumn Holmes-Saltzman is our new agronomist for Southern Alberta. This month, we say good bye to Derwyn