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August 2, 2017

Lygus thresholds: Dry vs Good conditions

In dry conditions, existing lygus threshold tables are still appropriate when making spray decisions. These tables indicate that if canola at the pod ripening
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August 2, 2017

Butterflies in canola

Butterflies have siphoning mouth parts, much like a straw. They are harmless to crops and may actually provide some pollination benefit. Butterfly larvae from
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August 2, 2017

Hail damage to pods

The later hail occurs in the season, the more damage it can do to yield. While canola can keep flowering to compensate from hail
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August 2, 2017

Swath timing for higher yield: Check seed colour change

Optimal swath timing for canola yield and quality is when at least 60% of seeds on the main stem are showing some colour change.
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August 2, 2017

Top 10 things to do between now and harvest

Here are 10 things to think about and get tuned up in preparation for harvest:
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July 26, 2017

Canola Watch quiz: Late-season spraying

Following labels and application rules are always important. A big reason for the rules is to prevent residues on harvested grain. These three questions
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July 26, 2017

Keep watch for diamondback moth larvae

Diamondback moth larvae have been found in many fields this year. In most cases counts have been well below economic thresholds, but keep looking
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July 26, 2017

Top 10 things to do between now and harvest

1. Keep an eye out for insects. The CCC Insect Scouting Guide can help with identifying pest and beneficial insects. Pod damage from insects,
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July 26, 2017

Hail on pods

The later hail occurs in the season, the more damage it can do to yield. While canola can keep flowering to compensate from hail
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July 26, 2017

What can you do with lodged canola?

1. Green and bendable canola stems can often straighten up again (somewhat) if lodged due to wind and heavy rain. 2. If lodged due
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July 26, 2017

July 26: Shorts

Does rain at flowering change the sclerotinia risk and economic return from a fungicide? It could if (1) it results in a dramatic increase
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July 19, 2017

Canola Watch quiz: Beneficial insects

How well do you know your beneficial insects? Take our quiz to identify these five species working hard for you.
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