June 28, 2017
Sclerotinia stem rot: Dry early, now moist. What’s the risk?
If conditions were dry, then turned wet, the sclerotinia risk depends on when this transition occurred. Early dry weather doesn’t matter as much as
June 28, 2017
How to count 10% to 50% flower
As a rough estimate, the 20% flower or “bloom” stage is when the main stem has around 15 “flowers”. Canola can reach 20% bloom
June 28, 2017
Late June frost: What to do?
Parts of Saskatchewan had frost this week! The message for a late June frost would be similar to a frost early in the spring:
June 28, 2017
Red insects: Turnip beetle and some Lygaeidae
Red turnip beetles are eating large patches in a few fields in central Alberta. Red turnip beetles eat plants from the brassica family only,
June 22, 2017
Cabbage seedpod weevil: Scouting and spray timing
Cabbage seedpod weevils move to canola fields at the bud to early-flower stages. While they will feed on buds and destroy some of them,
June 22, 2017
Canola Watch quiz: canolaPALOOZA
These five questions are based on tips and recommendations gathered at canolaPALOOZA in Saskatoon this week.
June 22, 2017
Sclerotinia stem rot: Risk factors and spray timing
Prevalence of sclerotinia stem rot has a direct correlation to above-average moisture. If a field has regular rains or high humidity or both from
June 22, 2017
Is a second herbicide application necessary?
A second in-crop spray only makes sense if…
June 22, 2017
Red turnip beetle: Rare threat
June 14, 2017
Canola Watch quiz: Worms
Can you go 4 for 4 on this worm-themed quiz?
June 14, 2017
canolaPALOOZA program: June 20 in Saskatoon
June 14, 2017
canolaPALOOZA program: June 22, Portage la Prairie
Manitoba Canola Growers Association and the Canola Council of Canada will host their second annual canolaPALOOZA, June 22 at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada