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August 23, 2017

You can totally eclipse your harvest losses, and here’s how!

Reducing losses out the back of the combine, which can easily reach up to 5 bu/ac or more, is a way to add bushels
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August 23, 2017

Are you straight cutting like a pro? A few tips to put you ahead of your neighbour!

Whether you’ve been doing it for 10 years or you’re trying it for the first time, there is always room for improvement or streamlining.
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August 23, 2017

Don’t let this happen to you!

Do your best to prevent the build-up of all diseases, regardless of whether it has been a wet or a dry year in your
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August 23, 2017

Keep your field free of insect surprises!

To avoid any potentially bad insect surprises in your fields, reacquaint yourself with these insects before going to have a look at your fields.
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August 23, 2017

The Do’s and Don’ts of Desiccants

The ideal harvest aid options will vary depending on your field conditions, harvest plan and weather forecast. Check through these options to see which
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August 23, 2017

Will your residue management plan set you up for a strong spring?

It may seem like a long ways away, but that field that you’ll be combining will be getting seeded again in several months. Give
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August 23, 2017

Are you stoked for storage? The first few days in the bin could make all the difference

All canola should be conditioned shortly after it goes in the bin. Read through further details on how to store your canola depending on
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August 23, 2017

Canola Watch quiz: Harvest loss

Harvest loss could be higher than you think. Measuring harvest loss is the first step to managing (and minimizing) it. This week’s quiz helps
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August 16, 2017

Increase your canola yield another 10% for NO ADDITIONAL COST!

Now that we have your attention, we want to make you aware that swathing or straight combining too early can result in lost yield
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August 16, 2017

Farm safety

Harvest time can be a very busy time, but rushing some actions or using shortcuts can lead to unsafe situations and potentially to accidents.
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August 16, 2017

Harvest preparations- Key items to make your harvest run smoother

While you’re letting your canola fields mature to the level of seed colour change that will be best for your upcoming swath or straight
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August 16, 2017

Preparing to straight cut your canola crop?

When preparing to straight cut your canola, consider these factors and potential situations, in order to optimize your operation.
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