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Canola staging is quite variable within an area and even within a single field in some areas. Re-seeded and late seeded fields range from

Crop staging is variable in this year’s canola crop across the west but one common thread is thin stands. Cool and dry conditions in

Spraying for cutworms continues in parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta. Reports of cutworms are most common in fields that were cultivated last summer (summer

Numerous beneficial insects, including both predatory ground beetles and parasitic wasps and flies are often effective in suppressing cutworm populations below damaging levels. Therefore,

Cabbage seedpod weevil has been seen in canola fields throughout southern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan as crops have started to bolt, with some fields

There were a couple of reports of red turnip beetle infestations in northwest Manitoba and in the southern Peace region of Alberta. This insect

Crop growth and development is variable within many fields in western Canada. A common question being asked is when is the best time to

Faye Dokken, Provincial Specialist – Plant Diseases with Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is looking for cooperators to participate in a canola disease survey this

Flea beetle spraying was reported in many locations across the Prairies. Stem feeding was also noticed in a number of areas. Stem feeding is

It is crucial that fields are scouted thoroughly and often. A heavy infestation on a stressed or thin stand can do significant damage in

Still Battling Mother Nature Excess moisture continues to impede seeding in parts of the northern Interlake Region of Manitoba where it is estimated that

Environmental stresses continue to be the dominant and common threat to canola production in western Canada this week. Canola seeding is not yet finished