September 7, 2017 Clubroot: Scouting and managementClubroot scouting continues across the Prairies this week, especially in areas where it was just recently confirmed.
September 7, 2017 Crop off? Prep for post-harvest jobsIdeal timing for post-harvest jobs varies from right after combining to just before winter. Here is a list of post-harvest field operations and the
August 30, 2017 Canola Watch quiz: Challenging observationsSome interesting late-season observations…. Can you answer these three challenging questions?
August 30, 2017 Clubroot: How to scoutWhen plants are still living, galls are white and fleshy, like a potato. Large galls can be the size of a plum, and grape-sized
August 30, 2017 Clubroot: How to manage the diseaseIf clubroot is present in a field, then take measures to prevent the build-up of spores to limit yield loss in future canola fields.
August 30, 2017 How to reduce costly harvest lossesCanola producers can lose 5 bu./ac. or more if the combine isn’t adjusted properly. Here are tips to measure combine losses and make adjustment
August 30, 2017 Swathing scenarios: Hot weather, too early, uneven crop, aster yellowsHere are few swathing situations and what to about them….
August 30, 2017 Harvesting at 30°C: Cool that canola!Canola storage experts recommend that hot canola be put on aeration for cooling – even if it’s dry. That’s because air currents within the
August 30, 2017 The right bins for canolaFan capacity is an important consideration in a canola bin. Airflow of 0.1 to 0.2 cfm/bu is needed to condition (cool) a bin of
August 30, 2017 Seed: Understanding clubroot resistance and the classification systemClubroot resistant (CR) canola varieties are key tools used to delay clubroot establishment and manage clubroot disease on the farm.
August 30, 2017 Seed: How to use the Canola Performance Trials databaseIf you are already looking into booking canola seed for next spring, make sure you add the canolaperformancetrials.ca to your list info sources to
August 23, 2017 Swathing scenarios: how to best deal with your circumstancesThe 2017 growing season has been challenging in different ways to different regions across the Prairies. See how to best deal with the circumstances