February 17, 2012
Set up the ideal storage system for canola
What is the ideal bin for canola? How do I know when to start the fans and shut them off? Do I need bin
February 9, 2012
Topics for the month
Dry conditions concerning. Consider soil moisture reserves when setting yield targets and fertilizer rates for 2012. A lot can change between now and seeding,
February 9, 2012
Trade show season brings out the novel products
Canola plants, like any other plant, need many different nutrients and rely on naturally-occurring hormones to grow and produce a good yield. Limitation on
February 9, 2012
Warm spells put stored canola at risk
With a warm winter, the central core of a bin may not freeze. It may take just a few warm days to get canola
February 9, 2012
Will we have any winterkill of insects?
In general, overwintering mortality is not a major factor in reducing insect populations, but we know of a few important exceptions:
February 9, 2012
Tips from excess moisture meetings
Nutrient carryover is a common question from growers with unseeded acres. The standard answer is: Nitrogen is always variable throughout a field, and after
February 9, 2012
Glyphosate resistant kochia found on Prairies. Now what?
Read on for tips to reduce the risk of selecting for resistant weeds on your farm.
January 30, 2012
Hone your diagnostic skills at CanoLAB 3-D
CanoLAB 3-D is a unique chance to see what real canola plants look like when they are suffering from various stresses at different growth
December 23, 2011
Topics for the month
New CCC booth at January farm shows. The Canola Council of Canada and SaskCanola will be in a joint booth at the Crop Production
December 23, 2011
Clubroot management: Equipment sanitation
The most common way to transfer soil from field to field is on farm machinery and vehicle tires. The CCC has a new guide
December 13, 2011
Canola seed trial results now available
December 13, 2011 — Comparative data on canola seed varieties is now available to growers from the new Canola Performance Trials (CPT) 2011. The
December 8, 2011
Topics for the month
Crop planning. Recognize the value of diversity. The more growers do to vary their practices — including rotation of crops, pest control products, and