June 17 Quiz — What is this we found?

This is a good week to be out scouting for situations that require immediate management, continued monitoring or detailed note-taking to make amends next year. Drill performance issues are a good example of the third situation. The following photos show damage observed in canola fields in the past week across the Prairies. Can you identify the cause for each?

1. What is surprising about this canola seed?

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2. What caused this twisted hypocotyl?

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3. Take a look at these leaves and stem. What caused this damage?

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4. What's going on here?

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