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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
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October 30, 2019

How to test soil for clubroot

Fall is a good time to collect soil for a clubroot DNA test. Information can be used to help with seed and disease management
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October 30, 2019

Seed: Try new genetics every year

Having diversity in canola variety genetics will improve the resilience of the farm over time. The weed management message, “If it works, change it”,
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October 9, 2019

Have a safe harvest

Bad weather, broken parts, stuck combines and everything else going on this harvest adds to the stress and time pressure. But please keep a
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October 9, 2019

Canola Discovery Forum: CLUB Day and hotel booking

Canola Discovery Forum is Novmeber 13-14 at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg. The clubroot CLUB Day is November 15. Register and book your
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October 2, 2019

Tips for drying tough and damp canola

The 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
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October 2, 2019

Canola Watch quiz – Seed theme

The 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
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October 2, 2019

Quality of canola with wet harvest delays

Canola is generally better than other crops for holding its quality with harvest delays due to moisture. But damage can occur. Here are some
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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
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October 2, 2019

Seed plans for 2020

Harvest experience and disease levels in 2019 will influence seed purchasing decisions. When making final seed decisions, consider disease resistance, days to maturity, lodging,
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October 2, 2019

Fall weeds: Snow and frost and timing

The snow layer is likely to insulate the weed leaf material from the colder conditions that follow it. That could mean you’re back spraying
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October 2, 2019

Fall fertilizer: Too early for N

You want to apply fall nitrogen as close to freeze up as possible to balance two objectives: (1) allow soil to seal over the
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