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September 6, 2018

What is the best time for fall weed control?

Fall is a good time to control perennial and winter annual weeds, but spraying immediately after harvest may not provide the best results.
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September 6, 2018

Storage risks and bin notes

Keep a record of every load that goes into a bin. Include date binned and condition of each load, including temperature, moisture, green seed
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September 6, 2018

Safety tip: Preventing fires in fields and on machinery

The following tips to prevent field and combine fires are from this Safe Farms document. 1. Have operational fire extinguishers mounted on equipment and
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September 6, 2018

Harvest surveys: Drought impact and Harvest sample

AAFC drought impact survey. AAFC is currently collecting information on conditions and impact of the drought in western Canada. Harvest Sample Program. The Canadian
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August 29, 2018

Control green seed to reduce storage concerns

With significant patches of weeds like lamb’s quarters, kochia and redroot pigweed reported in several fields this year, managing green seed in canola isn’t
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August 29, 2018

Map of the week- high prairie temperatures

Check out the number of days above 30 degrees in the prairies this growing season!
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August 29, 2018

Canola Watch quiz- bad or beneficial insects?

Do you know which insects are beneficial and which are pests in canola?
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August 29, 2018

Swathing Specifics

Growing season conditions can be quite variable, and so can canola fields. Check through these ways to manage different scenarios when planning to swath
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August 29, 2018

When you consider an application, consider your PHIs

Always remember to first consult economic thresholds and look for beneficial insect predation or parasitism before considering an insecticide application. Next, pre-harvest intervals (PHIs),
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August 29, 2018

Slow time = scouting time!

Waiting to get in (or back in) the field? Use this opportunity to do a little disease scouting! Gather up your scouting toolkit (including clippers and
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August 29, 2018

Remember to include verticillium stripe on your disease scouting list

While you are checking your canola fields for potential clubroot, blackleg or sclerotinia symptoms, also keep your eyes open for any symptoms due to
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August 29, 2018

A recommendation about desiccation- avoid spraying diquat on an uneven crop

Variable maturity has been noted in several canola fields this year and as harvest approaches different pre-harvest aid options may be considered depending on
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