August 2, 2023

QUIZ – This Week in Agronomy

Three multiple choice questions based on canola cultivar traits and the disease and insect issues observed in canola fields this week.

1. Seed companies are hosting plot tours this week, giving farmers and agronomists a chance to get updated on cultivar options for 2024. On this list, one of these things is not like the other. Three of these traits are officially supported through the Western Canada Canola/Rapeseed Recommending Committee (WCC/RRC). Which one is not?
2. CCC agronomists are getting calls this week about symptoms like this. What’s the cause? Aster yellows can cause precocious germination in canola pods
3. What is the most vulnerable crop stage for lygus feeding?

 

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