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.
September 6, 2018 Storage risks and bin notesKeep a record of every load that goes into a bin. Include date binned and condition of each load, including temperature, moisture, green seed
September 6, 2018 Safety tip: Preventing fires in fields and on machineryThe following tips to prevent field and combine fires are from this Safe Farms document. 1. Have operational fire extinguishers mounted on equipment and
September 6, 2018 Harvest surveys: Drought impact and Harvest sampleAAFC drought impact survey. AAFC is currently collecting information on conditions and impact of the drought in western Canada. Harvest Sample Program. The Canadian
August 29, 2018 Control green seed to reduce storage concernsWith 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
August 29, 2018 Map of the week- high prairie temperaturesCheck out the number of days above 30 degrees in the prairies this growing season!
August 29, 2018 Canola Watch quiz- bad or beneficial insects?Do you know which insects are beneficial and which are pests in canola?
August 29, 2018 Swathing SpecificsGrowing season conditions can be quite variable, and so can canola fields. Check through these ways to manage different scenarios when planning to swath
August 29, 2018 When you consider an application, consider your PHIsAlways remember to first consult economic thresholds and look for beneficial insect predation or parasitism before considering an insecticide application. Next, pre-harvest intervals (PHIs),
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
August 29, 2018 Remember to include verticillium stripe on your disease scouting listWhile you are checking your canola fields for potential clubroot, blackleg or sclerotinia symptoms, also keep your eyes open for any symptoms due to
August 29, 2018 A recommendation about desiccation- avoid spraying diquat on an uneven cropVariable maturity has been noted in several canola fields this year and as harvest approaches different pre-harvest aid options may be considered depending on