December 9, 2020 Canola Watch 2020 exam – Section 3 – Benefits of diversityThis is the third of seven sections for this year’s Canola Watch annual CCA/CCSC exam. CCAs will get 0.5 CEU in Crop Management and
December 9, 2020 Canola Watch Exam 2020 – Section 4 – Harvest loss and storageThis is the fourth of seven sections for this year’s Canola Watch annual CCA/CCSC exam. One CEU in Crop Management will go to those
December 9, 2020 Canola Watch Exam 2020 – Section 5 – Plant establishment and seedThis is the fifth of seven sections for this year’s Canola Watch annual CCA/CCSC exam. One CEU in Crop Management for those who achieve
December 9, 2020 Canola Watch Exam 2020 – Section 6 – Insect pest managementThis is the sixth of seven sections for this year’s Canola Watch annual CCA/CCSC exam. One CEU in Integrated Pest Management for those who
December 9, 2020 Canola Watch Exam 2020 – Section 7 – Abiotic (environmental) risksThis is the seventh of seven sections for this year’s Canola Watch annual CCA/CCSC exam. One CEU in Crop Management will got to those
November 25, 2020 What put the lid on canola yields in 2020?At the Canola Council’s Canola Week event next week, the value chain will have the opportunity to reflect on “2020 yield-robbers”. The CCC agronomy
November 4, 2020 Quick agronomy survey – 7 questionsThe CCC had a few agronomy priorities for 2020 and this is a quick check in for on-farm approaches to these priorities.
November 4, 2020 A good time to cycle binsWe’ve heard of some canola bins “heating” up over the past couple of weeks. If canola growers have time, they may see benefit in
November 4, 2020 Farmers who soil test have higher yieldsA few days of warmer weather provide an opportunity to squeeze in some soil sampling. Soil tests are a basic practice of 4R Nutrient
November 4, 2020 Broadcast N – How to do it betterSurface spreading of nitrogen (N) fertilizer in the fall can lead to major N losses. The better option for fall is banding into the
November 4, 2020 Seed decisions: Priorities and toolsThe decision often starts with the herbicide-tolerance system, then moves on to disease resistance, maturity and harvest traits. With a short list based on
November 4, 2020 COVID-19 – Tips for businessesFor information on actions employees and colleagues can take to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety