Weeds

Canola Watch provides timely answers to top canola agronomy questions on diseases, insects, weeds and so much more.
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May 17, 2010

Hit those cleavers early

Cleavers have emerged and are growing rapidly in scattered fields across the Prairies. Derwyn Hammond, CCC agronomist for Manitoba, says some are three inches
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May 17, 2010

Rotate herbicide systems in tight rotations

Some growers are looking at tighter rotations for this year, seeding canola on fields that were in canola two years ago or, in some
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May 4, 2010

What to do first, seed or control weeds?

Issues of the week With soggy conditions, seeding is at least a week away for many growers across the Prairies. That raises an important
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June 24, 2009

Seeding and Re-seeding of Canola Finished

Seeding and Re-seeding of Canola Finished Late seeding in parts of Manitoba and re-seeding of canola due to frost across western Canada continued last
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June 18, 2009

Still Battling Mother Nature

Still Battling Mother Nature Excess moisture continues to impede seeding in parts of the northern Interlake Region of Manitoba where it is estimated that
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June 6, 2009

Emergence Challenges

Emergence Challenges Canola seeding is virtually complete in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Where soil moisture is adequate for germination, cool temperatures and late-spring frosts are
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June 5, 2009

Keep Good Records

Now is the time of year to have a pen and paper handy. Keep good records. Write things down while details are still fresh.
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June 5, 2009

Spraying Tips

Water quality is the key to achieving proper performance of many herbicides, particularly with glyphosate and many grassy weed products. The following link provides
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