April 7, 2021 Topics for April 7, 2021Replace those worn openers / Why wait to seed canola? / Pre-seed banding leaves dry seed bed / Spray weeds two weeks before seeding.
April 2, 2021 Canola in the heat: What to do?Heatwaves are hard on canola, so what can be done? Boron is the only application with any science behind it, and results are inconsistent.
March 10, 2021 CANOLA QUIZ – Plan for successUncertain weather in March makes it a better month for planning than for field work. This canola quiz guides you toward a few practical
March 10, 2021 Topics for March 10, 2021Don’t float fertilizer in winter / Set the seeder to “uniform” / Higher yields > more acres / Is contracted canola safe in storage?
March 3, 2021 How to get acres counted as 4RWith acres counted under 4R Nutrient Stewardship, canola growers can demonstrate their commitment to improved nutrient use. Part one of the article shows how
February 23, 2021 Seeding canola in dry conditionsWhen seeding into dry soil conditions from March until mid-May, the recommendation to seed canola no deeper than 1” still applies.
February 10, 2021 Use CPT data to finalize 2021 seed decisionsThe final 2020 Canola Performance Trials (CPT) small plot and field scale data report is available at canolaperformancetrials.ca for viewing and downloading.
February 10, 2021 Seed recommending committee tackles canola diseasesChanges to canola disease labeling systems, protocols and cultivar screening – which all work toward ensuring high quality canola can be produced with minimized
January 14, 2021 Canola Research Hub update provides easy access to the latest agronomic researchAccess a comprehensive database of canola agronomic research using the Canola Research Hub’s new user-friendly interface at canolaresearch.ca.
January 14, 2021 Canola Discovery Forum 4R panel – more Q&AThe 4R panel at Canola Discovery Forum 2020 generated a lot of interest among attendees, which meant a lot of questions went unanswered. Fortunately,
January 14, 2021 Check bins – especially with the milder winterWith the milder winter temperatures, canola in storage might not be as stable as it usually is in mid-winter. This would be a good
January 14, 2021 Updated clubroot maps and survey resultsClubroot is confirmed in more counties and municipalities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba in 2020.