August 28, 2019
Bin Prep: Stored grain insects, heaters, monitoring tools
The goal is to have bins clean before the next crop. This includes sealing or patching (if necessary) to prevent moisture from getting in,
August 28, 2019
Bertha armyworm at thresholds in Peace
Bertha armyworm numbers are at thresholds in more Peace-region canola fields this week. Growers in the Birch Hills, Saddle Hills and Northern Sunrise areas
August 28, 2019
Assess canola quality with the CGC Harvest Sample Program
Growers who participate in the Canadian Grain Commission’s Harvest Sample Program get an unofficial grade, including dockage, oil content and chlorophyll (green) content for
August 28, 2019
Farmers can get certified for canola sales to Europe
Europe is buying Canadian canola to make biofuel, but each farmer who delivers into the program must answer a short questionnaire. The questions ask
August 21, 2019
Top 10 harvest questions: ‘How can I harvest sooner?’ and more
If the priority is getting the crop in the bin (not maximum yield), swathed canola can be ready to combine earlier than standing canola…but
August 21, 2019
Canola Watch quiz – On-farm tips to deliver clean canola
This quiz will point to a few on-farm practices that can influence harvest quality and crop marketability.
August 21, 2019
Join us at Canola Discovery Forum
The 2019 Canola Discovery Forum (CDF) will take place at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 13-14. The Canola Discovery Forum
August 21, 2019
Frost hits canola. What do you do?
Default to waiting. Don’t make a snap decision to swath. Before taking any harvest action, start with this sequence…
August 21, 2019
Insect update
As predicted by moth traps, the Peace region has fields at thresholds. Beyond there, a few field here and there across the Prairies have
August 21, 2019
VIDEO: Timing tips for pre-harvest glyphosate
The Canola Council of Canada has a new video showing how to make the right timing decision for pre-harvest glyphosate application.
August 15, 2019
Webinar: How to get certified for sales to Europe
Europe’s biofuel industry is a significant export opportunity for Canada’s canola industry. Please join the Canola Council of Canada for a webinar to explain
August 14, 2019
Canola Watch quiz – Pre-harvest disease scouting
The following quiz questions (and detailed answers) will help you identify the disease symptoms you’re seeing.