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August 22, 2018

Send samples into the CGC Harvest Sample Program

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) Harvest Sample Program monitors hundreds of samples each year to make sure quality standards are upheld in delivered grain.
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August 22, 2018

Use CPT data to help with seed decisions

Crop walks through the summer may have given you an idea of which new canola varieties are of interest to you. While finalizing decisions,
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August 22, 2018

Our most-clicked articles from last week

Alberta: Top 10 observations and tips from the International Clubroot Workshp Saskatchewan: Harvest timing for an uneven field Manitoba: Map of the Week –
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August 15, 2018

Scouting and field survey tasks for this week

Pre-harvest scouting is a great opportunity to identify late-season insect threats, disease outbreaks and severity and weed escapes. While in the field, you can
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August 15, 2018

Canola Watch quiz – Clubroot

Three quick questions that may help you think differently about clubroot.
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August 15, 2018

Map of the Week – Clubroot in Manitoba

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August 15, 2018

Top 10 observations and tips from the International Clubroot Workshop

The International Clubroot Workshop in Edmonton August 7-9 attracted more than 200 researchers and extension staff from at least 12 countries. The agenda included
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August 15, 2018

Harvest timing for an uneven field

Canola fields with large areas at different stages lead farmers to ask the inevitable harvest timing questions: When do I swath? Should I leave
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August 15, 2018

Late-season weeds: Management options

Some canola fields are looking weedier than expected for this time of year. If you see fields like this, think about the cause and,
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August 15, 2018

Harvest prep to reduce combine losses, store safely

Prepare to reduce combine losses. Prepare to cool hot canola. Prepare to collect good data from on-farm trials.
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August 15, 2018

Safety tip: Preventing fires at harvest

Tip 1. Have operational fire extinguishers mounted on equipment and ensure everyone is trained to use them. Fire extinguishers need to meet the requirements
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August 15, 2018

Our most-clicked articles from last week

Alberta: Clubroot severity increases around the world Saskatchewan: Harvest options for multi-stage crops Manitoba: Harvest options for multi-stage crops
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