Weeds

1. Cleavers. Cleavers used to be pretty much an annual weed, but with more direct seeding it’s becoming more of a winter annual. The

Ideal timing for a fall herbicide application should depend on the weeds present in the field. Perennials, like Canada thistle (shown), are best controlled

Growers planning post harvest weed control to clean up fields planned for canola in 2014, take these steps for improved control and to avoid

Canola binned hot, even if it has low moisture, low dockage and low green, should still be put on aeration. This will even out

Glyphosate is registered for pre-harvest perennial weed control in canola. Glyphosate is to be applied when the majority of seeds are yellow to brown

Again this year, canola crops with blanks or missing pods on the main stem are being found. Typically, a missing pod can result from

Some canola fields are exhibiting missing or stunted pods at the top or middle of stems. Pods in some fields have been described as

We’ve had reports this week of growers causing unexpected damage to canola because the sprayer was not cleaned properly. The ideal tank cleaner has

If weeds and crop are advancing toward the end of the application window and the ground is too soft and wet to support a

Spraying late or at higher-than-label rates can reduce canola profits. AAFC research showed an advantage of 3 bu./ac. for controlling weeds at the 1-2

Applications made when cool cloudy days follow cool nights will result in lower herbicide efficacy than applications made in warm sunny days. Cloudy days

Early season hail rarely has an impact on canola yield potential. Hailed seedlings usually come back very well. If hail breaks off both cotyledons