June 8, 2016 Canopy closure: Canola vs. wheatIt may seem that canola grows slower than wheat, but consider what variables may influence this observation. Wheat is often seeded earlier, which is
June 8, 2016 Weed control cautions for plants under heat stressPerformance for the following canola system herbicides will drop off at the given temperatures: Glyphosate — 30°C Glufosinate — 28°C Clearfield system products —
June 1, 2016 June 1 quiz – WeedsThree questions provide a quick primer on in-crop herbicide timing for canola.
June 1, 2016 Weeds love warm and moist conditionsWild oats and green foxtail are growing “like crazy” and rain will bring a flush of broadleaf annuals. In-crop herbicide applications are best done
June 1, 2016 Strategies to improve weed control in canolaThis article describes specific tips for timing and rates for each canola herbicide-tolerant (HT) system.
June 1, 2016 Avoid spray tank contamination — tipsTank mixes used for pre-seed burnoff ahead of cereals often contain Group 2 and Group 14 products that can hang up in sprayer plumbing.
June 1, 2016 Aerial options for weed controlIf weeds and crop are advancing toward the end of the application window and the ground is too soft and wet to support a
May 26, 2016 Top 10 things to look for after emergenceFlea beetles are just one thing to look for while scouting one to three weeks after seeding.
May 26, 2016 Weed management timing — scenariosEarly weed control is preferred because nutrient and moisture taken up by weeds means less for the crop. Weeds emerging before the crop also
May 26, 2016 Spraying before a rainThe rainfast requirement varies by product. Here are required intervals for each common product used in HT canola systems…
May 26, 2016 Tips for spraying in the windHow do you spray weeds in a timely fashion when every day seems too windy? Too windy, according to the Guide to Crop Protection,
May 18, 2016 Weeds growing strong againGrowers will be eager to seed with the return of warm weather but early weed control also remains a priority — especially for fields