February 7, 2018
Blowing cold air through canola bins
As we exit the winter period of really cold days, growers may wonder whether running fans on cold days to substantially drop the temperature
January 17, 2018
Fertilizer applications: "If there's snow, don't go"
Winter is not the time to apply fertilizer. If logistics make it difficult to apply all nutrients around seeding time, the next best option
January 17, 2018
UCC: 2017 results, 2018 plan
UCC field-scale trials in 2016 and 2017 compared the farmer’s base nitrogen rate with a rate 25% higher. With all site years averaged, adding
January 17, 2018
Time for a mid-winter bin check
Extended moments of warmer weather in winter can increase air and moisture movement inside bins. Put a priority on canola with moisture above 8%
January 17, 2018
Use CPT data for final seed decisions for 2018
January 17, 2018
Crop rotation: Economics and agronomy
Estimates are for another rise in canola acres in 2018. This will add further short- and long-term yield and agronomy pressure on fields that
January 17, 2018
Reader question: Do bertha armyworms in 2017 indicate higher risk for 2018?
A reader from southeast of Saskatoon emailed this question: I had a field with bertha armyworms on the perimeter in 2017. Numbers were not
January 17, 2018
Visit fieldheroes.ca to learn more about beneficials
The Field Heroes website shows how natural enemies can help manage insect pest populations. Scouting is still necessary because beneficial insects do not always
January 17, 2018
Engage with the CCC on social media
Follow the CCC agronomy team members on Twitter, watch their videos on the YouTube channel and get updates through Facebook.
December 21, 2017
2017 CPT data added to the online database
The Canola Performance Trials (CPT) online database at canolaperformancetrials.ca is updated to include the 2017 small plot and field scale CPT dataset. So now,
December 5, 2017
Canola Performance Trial 2017 results now available
2017 Canola Performance Trial (CPT) small plot and field scale data booklet is now available.
November 24, 2017
Alert: Check bins regularly to keep canola safe
Some canola growers have reported rising temperatures in their canola bins. Growers are encouraged to check all canola bins as soon as possible. Heating