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Early results from the first year of a University of Manitoba research study showed that canola at less than 10% moisture can be stored

The opportunity to spray weeds is nearly closed for this fall, especially on fields planned for canola in 2012. If you have a stretch

Green seed is the major issue for most growers waiting to finish canola harvest. Green seed levels in some fields are not dropping and

Growers waiting for green seed levels to drop before combining should weigh the risks. The best bet may be to harvest the crop now

For every 1.0 percentage point increase in oil content, canola should have 0.1 percentage points lower moisture for safe long-term storage. For example, if

Two cases of clubroot have been confirmed in Saskatchewan. Growers in fringe areas where clubroot is at low levels or has not yet been

Growers considering tillage for fall weed control should clean equipment between fields to limit disease (and weed seed) spread. Tillage equipment carrying soil and

If canola is not drying down after a Reglone application, the following may provide some insight as to why…

Good canola stand establishment, especially in direct seeding situations, starts with straw and chaff management for the previous crop. Spreading residue evenly across the

Growers don’t have much time left to control weeds in fields planned for canola next year. But if you saw higher numbers of key

AAFC research scientist Hugh Beckie et al published an article called “GM Canola: The Canadian Experience” in Australia’s Farm Policy Journal. Click “Read more”

Growers in fringe areas where clubroot is at low levels or has not yet been detected are encouraged to check their fields. Noticing the