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Fields that attract a lot of geese this time of year could be fields with a lot of harvest losses. Are your harvest losses so high that you’re attracting geese?
Canola harvest losses can realistically be as high as five bu./ac., and are commonly around one to two bu./ac. This is anywhere from 10 to 50 times higher than average seeding rates. Not only does this reduce profit margin and yield, but it contributes significantly to the weed seedbank, creating volunteer issues for years to come.
Dig deeper
- Read this article for answers to common questions on measuring harvest loss and links to practical tips.
- Learn about evaluating losses from this University of Manitoba study.
- Use this tool to optimize your combine