October 30, 2019 What fertilizer practices are the worst for losses?If N fertilizer is applied in fall, it should be banded, preferably as late as possible – but not too late. Applying into frozen
October 30, 2019 How to test soil for clubrootFall is a good time to collect soil for a clubroot DNA test. Information can be used to help with seed and disease management
October 30, 2019 Seed: Try new genetics every yearHaving diversity in canola variety genetics will improve the resilience of the farm over time. The weed management message, “If it works, change it”,
October 9, 2019 Have a safe harvestBad weather, broken parts, stuck combines and everything else going on this harvest adds to the stress and time pressure. But please keep a
October 9, 2019 Canola Discovery Forum: CLUB Day and hotel bookingCanola Discovery Forum is Novmeber 13-14 at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg. The clubroot CLUB Day is November 15. Register and book your
October 2, 2019 Tips for drying tough and damp canolaThe ideal goal for safe long-term storage is to have canola rest in the bin at 8% moisture and less than 15°C. All canola
October 2, 2019 Canola Watch quiz – Seed themeThe seed sales push for 2020 is going strong, as it usually is this time of year. If you’re thinking about next year’s seed
October 2, 2019 Quality of canola with wet harvest delaysCanola is generally better than other crops for holding its quality with harvest delays due to moisture. But damage can occur. Here are some
October 2, 2019 Snow on canola: What to do?Snow on swathed canola will delay harvest, just like a rain would. In October, when it can be assumed that a return to more
October 2, 2019 Seed plans for 2020Harvest experience and disease levels in 2019 will influence seed purchasing decisions. When making final seed decisions, consider disease resistance, days to maturity, lodging,
October 2, 2019 Fall weeds: Snow and frost and timingThe snow layer is likely to insulate the weed leaf material from the colder conditions that follow it. That could mean you’re back spraying
October 2, 2019 Fall fertilizer: Too early for NYou want to apply fall nitrogen as close to freeze up as possible to balance two objectives: (1) allow soil to seal over the