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In dry soil conditions, growers may be tempted to seed deep enough to reach moisture. This is not necessary from April to mid-May, and may create more harm than good at any time. The common recommendation to seed no deeper than 1” still applies in dry conditions. Here’s why:…
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Weeds will be going strong with the sun, especially if they have established roots that reach moisture while newly seeded crop battles dry topsoil conditions. A second pre-seed burnoff may be in order or — if emergence is likely to be slow — the post-seeding pre-emergence window may be a little wider than usual. Either way, early weed control remains…
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Canola is quite susceptible to water logging and shows a yield reduction after only 2-3 days in excessive moisture. Wait to see how the crop recovers before making decisions on reseeding or fertilizer top ups…
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Test your knowledge on weed control under cool, frosty conditions…
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Early weed control with lower efficacy is generally preferable to no control at all or late control with higher efficacy — as long as weeds are present and not frost damaged…
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Winter annual cleavers are reported in high numbers in some fields. These need to be sprayed before seeding to prevent them from getting really large and near impossible to control with in-crop label rates. The pre-seed window provides an opportunity to hit these large cleavers with rates needed for control…
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Slow canola emergence due to cool soils can increase the risks from seedling diseases and from flea beetles…
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Growers will learn a lot from two field checks during the first few weeks after emergence. Scout fields 5 to 10 days after seeding when canola starts to emerge, looking for early threats. Then go back again two to three weeks after seeding to assess the stand…
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In areas with dry top soil conditions, growers often wonder whether to seed deeper to chase moisture. This approach differs based on the date and typical rainfall patterns…
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