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May 29, 2019

How to work through the reseeding decision

An established canola stand with as few as 1-2 plants per square foot generally has higher economic potential than a crop reseeded late. But
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May 29, 2019

Canola Watch PHOTO quiz – Scouted this week

Scouting for the season should start right at emergence. That way you can spot some of the early-season issues featured in this week’s photo
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May 22, 2019

Canola Watch quiz – Stand establishment

Six questions to test your skills for assessing canola stand establishment.
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May 22, 2019

Control big weeds early

Flixweed, shown above, presents another possible risk – as a clubroot host. This adds to the incentive to spray it early.
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May 22, 2019

Two common questions after a spring frost

Growers have two common questions after a spring frost: 1. Did the crop survive? (Do I need to reseed?) 2. When can I resume
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May 22, 2019

Tips for spraying weeds in dusty conditions

Most products are not strongly affected by dust, but two important products are very dust-sensitive: glyphosate and diquat
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May 22, 2019

Timing the narrow post-seeding / pre-emergence spray window

Growers who seed before spraying may choose to apply in the narrow post-seeding pre-emergence window, but consider the following risks….
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May 22, 2019

Insect update: Flea beetle scouting, cutworm vs wireworm, DBM monitoring

Cutworms or wireworms? Check bare patches, and especially the interface between healthy seedlings and dead patches, to confirm the reason for missing plants. It
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May 16, 2019

Canola Council call: May 24 grower update on trade with China

The Canola Council of Canada, on behalf of growers and the entire canola value chain, is working closely with the Government of Canada to
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May 15, 2019

Canola Watch quiz – Flea beetles

Give yourself a flea beetles primer ahead of scouting season. Take our quiz!
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May 15, 2019

Make the right flea beetle spray decision: 8 steps

While only a small percentage of canola fields tend to require foliar insecticides to manage flea beetles in addition to seed treatment, all fields
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May 15, 2019

Start scouting 7 to 21 days after seeding

To make sure your young canola crop is protected from day one, start scouting at the time when emergence should occur. With warm soils,
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