September 5, 2019
Disease ID tips for pre-harvest scouting
Clear patches of canola plants that are yellowing prematurely could be diseased. These are obvious places to start a pre-harvest disease survey. Clubroot continues
September 5, 2019
What are those geese eating?
Fields that attract a lot of geese this time of year could be fields with a lot of harvest losses. Are your harvest losses
September 5, 2019
Bertha spraying and pre-harvest intervals
A full-fledged bertha armyworm outbreak continues in the Peace region. Continue scouting, noting that fields at thresholds can be right beside fields with low
September 5, 2019
PODCAST: China Update with Jim Everson and Rick White
Host Jay Whetter gets an update on Canadian canola trade with China from Jim Everson, president of the Canola Council of Canada, and Rick
September 5, 2019
Missing pods? Here are 7 common causes
Missing pods can result from a list of common factors, including heat and drought and insects.
September 5, 2019
Want to better understand the insects, diseases and weeds in your fields?
Then join us at Canola Discovery Forum, November 13-14 in Winnipeg. The program this year features an integrated pest management (IPM) theme.
September 5, 2019
Odd pod carnage could be birds
Hungry birds recognize the food value of ripening canola and target these riper pods.
August 28, 2019
Canola Watch quiz – Stem infections
How well do you know your canola stem infections? Take this photo quiz to brush up on the distinguishing features of common stem diseases.
August 28, 2019
Stem infections: How to tell them apart
The following table will help you identify the diseases present, which is necessary in order to make the right management decisions.
August 28, 2019
New clubroot areas – Scout your CR canola
Clubroot continues to be confirmed in new areas. Random scouting of healthy looking plants is important because by the time galls are big enough
August 28, 2019
How to assess seed-colour change
Optimal swath timing for canola yield and quality is when at least 60% of seeds on the main stem are showing some colour change.
August 28, 2019
Late season hail: Damaged pods and swath timing
Late season hail can damage pods and increase the shattering risk for those pods. Before jumping the gun and swathing too early, take these