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Keep it simple — compare only treated and untreated strips. Mark the strips and take them to yield. Do an economic analysis. Work with

No research has been conducted to show reliable ways to break up crusting and free the crop. If a few plants have emerged, it

Herbicide performance is on a sliding scale depending on the weather. Cloudy days with highs of 10 C after a night near 0 C

Weed control remains top of mind. Without good weed control, all other inputs — including fertilizer and top quality hybrids — cannot achieve the

Cool cloudy days after cool nights will result in lower herbicide efficacy than applications made in warm sunny days. Cloudy days don’t provide the

If good moisture has increased yield outlooks and nitrogen may not be sufficient, top dress applications should occur before the 5-leaf stage of the

You maybe went to a field to scout for flea beetles, but take time to look around. Consider all possible causes when you notice

When scouting, take time to check the plant stand. Look for blank areas and also look for thin areas. The plant

Gophers can eat up large areas within a canola field. Strychnine baits and, in some jurisdictions, mix-it-yourself strychnine liquid is available for gopher control.

Canola is quite susceptible to water logging and shows a yield reduction after only three days with wet feet. If only a small percentage

Early season scouting is the theme of the week. Most canola crops are seeded and many have emerged. Canola plants face various threats in

In-crop weed control should occur as early as possible since canola is much more vulnerable to weed competition prior to reaching complete ground cover.