Swathing canola when temperatures are hot can cause two potential problems for the crop: 1. Rapid dry down due to hot conditions does not give the green-clearing enzymes enough time to reduce chlorophyll levels in the seed, and green counts can be elevated. 2. Very dry pods can shatter if swathed on a hot day…
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Hail can cause seeds inside pods to bruise. This bruising can also cause pods to shatter prematurely, although the shatter tendency depends on the extent of hail. If only a few bruises, shatter loss should be minimal. However, if bruising occurs on more than 25-30% of the pod, and the spots turn white or brown, shattering is likely to occur…
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A severe case of clubroot has been found in a canola field in North Dakota, near the Manitoba border. This suggests the disease has been in the area longer than expected. It also confirms expectations that environmental conditions in Manitoba are suitable for clubroot. Close scouting is advised for growers in Manitoba and Eastern Saskatchewan, especially canola fields close to…