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Plant counts help quantify the success of canola plant establishment in each field. If counts are less than expected, the article also lists common

Fungicide is probably not necessary in a field with at least a two-year break between canola crops, blackleg-resistant varieties and rotation of genetics. But

Trap counts are showing higher numbers of diamondback moths in a few areas, but this just means that the moths have arrived, and is

Situations…Lots of weeds and they’re growing fast. Spraying at night to dodge heavy winds. Scouting shows escapes of efficacy issues. Tank mix makes a

The ideal time for nitrogen is any time up to the six-leaf stage to make sure fertilizer in place before the crop needs it.

Wet soils cause an oxygen deficiency, which reduces root respiration and growth. Root failure reduces nutrient uptake, and plants will eventually die unless drowned

What would you do – spray or not spray – in the four scenarios outlined in this quiz?

The action threshold for flea beetles in canola crops in Canada is an average leaf area loss of 25 per cent or more. How

Pythium species, Fusarium species and Rhizoctonia solani – the “three amigos” – can cause seed rots, root rots and stem decay on young canola

from the perspectives of herbicide uptake, efficacy and label requirements, night spraying is OK as long as weeds are not under any stress and

Canola fields may benefit from a top-dress application of nitrogen or sulphur (or both) if logistics and weather prevented the full recommended application of

Any canola in storage should be checked – just to make sure it’s safe. Reports of heating bins are trickling in this week.