Quick update from the Canola Council’s sulphur trials near Acadia Valley, Alberta:It’s too early for results from the trials.The moisture-stressed trial has lots of blister beetles (check out the one…
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Canola Watch: Sclerotinia | Missing pods
What’s eating my crop this week? Gophers continue to cause significant damage in southern regions of Saskatchewan and Alberta. Adult gophers are only active for about 100 days a year…
Read moreCanola Watch: Is it too hot for fungicide?
How does hot weather affect fungicide performance? Fungicide labels do not have temperature restrictions. Fungicide companies will say to avoid spraying in temperatures over 27°C or 28°C. On hot days,…
Read moreCanola Watch: Sclerotinia stem rot | Lygus bugs | Late N top up
How late is too late for nitrogen top up? Canola with higher yield potential could need more nitrogen. And excess moisture can increase nitrogen losses. Nitrogen top dress before the…
Read moreCanola Watch: Hail | Sclerotinia
June 26, 2024 – Issue #13 In the short video above, watch as Dr. Hector Carcamo, research analyst with Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada in Lethbridge, Alberta discusses common questions and…
Read moreCanola Watch: Seeding timing | Early weed control
How early is too early for seeding? With spring now springing, when should the canola seeder roll? Seeding early generally improves canola’s yield potential and quality, but only if the…
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