Uncertain weather in March makes it a better month for planning than for field work. This canola quiz guides you toward a few practical tips, reminders and links.
Topics for March 10, 2021
Don’t float fertilizer in winter / Set the seeder to “uniform” / Higher yields > more acres / Is contracted canola safe in storage?
How to get acres counted as 4R
With acres counted under 4R Nutrient Stewardship, canola growers can demonstrate their commitment to improved nutrient use. Part one of the article shows how to get acres counted. Part two describes basic-level 4R practices for nitrogen and phosphorus in Western Canada. What is 4R? 4R Nutrient Stewardship is a Fertilizer Canada framework encouraging growers to use the four ‘Rights’ – …
Seeding canola in dry conditions
When seeding into dry soil conditions from March until mid-May, the recommendation to seed canola no deeper than 1” still applies.
Use CPT data to finalize 2021 seed decisions
The final 2020 Canola Performance Trials (CPT) small plot and field scale data report is available at canolaperformancetrials.ca for viewing and downloading.
Seed recommending committee tackles canola diseases
Changes to canola disease labeling systems, protocols and cultivar screening – which all work toward ensuring high quality canola can be produced with minimized disease pressure – are covered by the pathology sub-committee of the Western Canada Canola/Rapeseed Recommending Committee (WCC/RRC). A recent sub-committee meeting on February 2 included discussion and changes on blackleg, clubroot and verticillium stripe.
Canola Research Hub update provides easy access to the latest agronomic research
Access a comprehensive database of canola agronomic research using the Canola Research Hub’s new user-friendly interface at canolaresearch.ca.
Canola Discovery Forum 4R panel – more Q&A
The 4R panel at Canola Discovery Forum 2020 generated a lot of interest among attendees, which meant a lot of questions went unanswered. Fortunately, the panelists agreed to answer the questions after the fact. Here are answers to the unanswered questions….
Check bins – especially with the milder winter
With the milder winter temperatures, canola in storage might not be as stable as it usually is in mid-winter. This would be a good time to check each bin for potential spoilage.
Updated clubroot maps and survey results
Clubroot is confirmed in more counties and municipalities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba in 2020.