Topics for April 7, 2021

Replace those worn openers / Why wait to seed canola? / Pre-seed banding leaves dry seed bed / Spray weeds two weeks before seeding. Really?!

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….

Broadcast N – How to do it better

Surface spreading of nitrogen (N) fertilizer in the fall can lead to major N losses. The better option for fall is banding into the soil – preferably as late as possible but not so late that the soil is too cold to reseal around the band.

Tips to apply nitrogen and sulphur in-season

The ideal timing for fertilizer application is at seeding, but there are times when an in-crop top up of nitrogen or sulphur makes sense. This article provides tips to make top dressing work in those situations.

Will a fertilizer top-dress pay off?

Canola fields may benefit from a top-dress application of nitrogen or sulphur (or both) if logistics and weather prevented the full recommended application of fertilizer at or before seeding, and if improved weather conditions (rainfall, for example) have increased the yield potential of the crop.

Will a fertilizer top dress pay off?

Canola fields may benefit from a top-dress application of nitrogen or sulphur (or both) if logistics and weather prevented the full recommended application of fertilizer at or before seeding, and if improved weather conditions (rainfall, for example) have increased the yield potential of the crop.