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The 2014 Canola Discovery Forum at TCU Place in Saskatoon October 22-23 is a golden opportunity for growers, researchers, agronomists, and representatives from seed and equipment companies to exchange key insights and leading-edge ideas for the sustainable and profitable production of canola. The agenda includes thought-provoking speakers and lots of time for discussion. The forum’s goal is to bring forward…
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Guest speakers include: Dr. Jeff Schoenau, professor in the Department of Soil Science at the University of Saskatchewan, will explain what we know and help us discover what we don’t know about soil fertility management. He will also provide some insights on tech transfer. Kristjan Hebert, a Southeast Saskatchewan grower, strives to capture opportunities in agriculture before they become main…
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Day 2 will focus on new and ongoing research projects. In the morning, attendees at Canola Discovery Forum will divide into two groups for concurrent workshops on stand establishment or emerging pests. The afternoon will feature five briefs on ongoing research. The stand establishment workshop features Jeff Coulter, an extension corn specialist with the University of Minnesota. His current research…
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Read more for the breakdown of how the 8.5 credits add up, and the categories…
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Who loves this heat? Anyone with combining to do is loving the current highs, but remember, canola stored hot does increase the storage risk. Turn on those aeration fans. When to spray weeds? Wait for weeds to regrow after harvest. This provides a bigger target for herbicide. And know the weeds present. Perennials can be sprayed earlier than winter annuals…
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This week's map is an update of last week's, showing highs for the past seven days. The Prairies have enjoyed a much needed hot stretch, with a lot of acres coming off. Thanks to WeatherFarm for the map. Click here to see the map at the WeatherFarm site…
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Our quiz this week is actually a short two-question survey to see if canola yields were as expected, and what you think were key factors that may have led to lower yields than in 2013 — if your yields were in fact lower…
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The 2014 Canola Discovery Forum is a golden opportunity for growers, industry, life science companies, equipment companies, seed companies and researchers to exchange key insights and leading-edge ideas for the sustainable and profitable production of canola. Discovery Forum will strengthen the canola industry through an integrated approach with increased partnerships along the canola value chain system. The two-day meeting is…
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Fall is a good time to control perennial and winter annual weeds. The message this week includes two reminders: Wait for post-harvest regrowth. And know the best timing for the weeds present. The photo shows narrow-leaved hawk's-beard…
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