June 17, 2011 12 tips for better spraying resultsHere are a few key tips to lure you in: Spraying at the right time is more important than how you do it. Choose
June 15, 2011 Tips to control hard-to-wet weedsFor weeds that do not “wet” easily avoid using very coarse droplets, and use high water volumes.
June 15, 2011 Flush sprayer tanks properly between productsA water rinse is not usually enough to remove herbicide residue from the sprayer system. Herbicides can bind to the tanks and hoses, and
June 15, 2011 Spraying a multi-stage cropWhen canola is at multiple stages within one field and when weeds are at multiple stages, it can be a challenge to choose the
June 15, 2011 Herbicide carryover effectsPlease visit the Canola Encyclopedia for more information on herbicide carryover risk factors and symptoms.
June 15, 2011 Management for a thin standStep one with a thin stand is to determine the cause so it can be prevented next year. Step two is to scout closely
June 8, 2011 Spraying tips for 2011Timely spray is more important than nozzle choice. AAFC research showed that spraying 7 days after crop emergence generated higher yields than spraying 17
June 8, 2011 Aerial options for weed controlWeeds are getting out of control on some unseeded and seeded fields too wet for the ground sprayer. This is especially true on fields
June 8, 2011 Did you walk your fields today?Small and vulnerable canola plants face many threats during their first three weeks. The crop may need your protection to get through these stages
June 1, 2011 Wild oats going gangbustersIf wild oats are the one problem weed in a Liberty Link canola field, one option is to apply a grassy weed product (Centurion
June 1, 2011 Weed control in cool, wet conditionsIn cool cloudy conditions, weed growth is slower and herbicide efficacy may be lower. Cool humid conditions are also prime conditions for herbicide injury
May 26, 2011 Spray early in cropEarly weed control is the most economical. It reduces weed competition for nutrients and moisture, and improves yield potential for canola. In-crop weed control