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The later hail occurs, the higher the chance of yield loss, given that the plants have less time to recover…
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Second applications applied late can reduce profitability it two ways: A competitive crop growing ahead of the weeds may not need a second application. A late application can cause a surprising level of hidden damage to canola plants, setting back yield potential…
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By Joy Agnew, lead investigator The Canola Council of Canada, in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, PAMI and the provincial Canola grower commissions, is gathering more information to……
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Three questions to test the basics on top-dressing fertilizer…
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canolaPALOOZA plots at Lacombe are looking great. Register now for the June 28 canola event of the summer!…
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Cabbage seedpod weevils are attracted to the buds on early canola plants, as shown in this Brooke Moon photo. While they will feed on these buds and destroy some of them, spraying is rarely recommended before 10% bloom…
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Pea leaf weevils (bottom) can be found in canola but the only weevil of concern is the cabbage seedpod weevil (top). Thank you Shelley Barkley of AAF for the excellent photos…
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Seeding too deep is a common stand establishment issue in canola. This becomes clear as plants emerge, especially when some rows emerge earlier and more vigorously than others…
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Growers who usually spray twice may not need that second pass this year if the canopy has closed, weeds are behind the crop, and the recommended application window is past. A second application only makes sense when…