May 21, 2020 Use the calculator BEFORE seeding and AFTER emergenceAt around the two- to four-leaf stage, do plants counts for each field to see what percentage of seeds emerged to form plants. This
May 21, 2020 Tips for spraying in the windGiven the value of early weed control, take full advantage of calm conditions to spray. If it’s too windy (more than 20 km/h), the
May 21, 2020 Seeding depth. How far to chase moisture?The same wind that makes it a challenge to spray also dries out the top layer of soil. Should this dry layer of topsoil
May 21, 2020 How to help canola mature faster?Canola seeded in late May and early June will have lower yield potential than canola seeded in early May, and it may run into
May 21, 2020 Warm days allow for natural air dryingStill have tough canola in the bin? Warm air has good capacity to dry. For example, at 22°C and 60% relative humidity, canola will
May 13, 2020 Top 10 things to note at seedingRecord the following details while seeding. These facts may come in handy for future decision making and problem solving.
May 13, 2020 Quiz – Clubroot management video (for CCA credit)Watch the clubroot management video. Take the quiz. CCAs can get one CEU.
May 13, 2020 Weeds: It's go timeWith good moisture and warmer weather, weeds will be jumping out of the ground. Spraying before seeding will remove this competition for nutrients and
May 13, 2020 Striped flea beetles feeding on volunteersStriped flea beetles tend to emerge earlier than crucifer flea beetles, and some are already feeding on canola volunteers. Are first-emerging crops at higher
May 13, 2020 Spring-harvested canola: Quality, marketing and storage risksFarms harvesting overwintered canola may face some challenges with marketing and storage. Here are a few tips.
May 8, 2020 Companies that buy off-grade canolaHere is a list of companies that sometimes buy off-grade canola, including possibly heated or high-green canola. Email Jay Whetter to update contact information
May 6, 2020 Fertilizer — best ways to apply macros this springYou don’t seed canola without starter phosphorus in the seed row, especially in cold soils, but you have options for the rest of the