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With a bumper harvest predicted for many areas, bin space will be at a premium. Not all canola will be able to go on aeration right away. And not all canola will be going into bins originally planned for canola. This has its risks…
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With reports of high yielding crops across the Prairies, fall soil tests are a good way to see how much nutrient reserves are left. It might not be much. Or, if yields were variable, some areas may have more than you think… -
Harvest is well underway, so the big issue this week is to make sure canola is safe in storage. You don't want to end up with a bin like the one above. All canola should be conditioned in the few days after harvest to make sure it cools down. If you have aeration fans, turn them on right away and… -
The number one risk: Neglected bins. Growers are busy enough at harvest just getting the crop off, but take time to check all bins within the first two weeks after filling, and then again a couple more times until the canola is cool and winter sets in. Canola seed continues to sweat during the first 4 to 6 weeks after… -
Check standing canola the morning after a frost, but wait at least 4-6 hours after frost to allow the full extent of severe frost damage to become evident. The crop may look undamaged that morning but by lunch time, wilting, desiccation and pod splitting may begin. If you scout early and then not again, you may underestimate the damage and… -
Growers planning post harvest weed control to clean up fields planned for canola in 2014, take these steps for improved control and to avoid herbicide carryover damage in canola… -
Some growers who straight combine canola that is not a glyphosate tolerant variety will apply glyphosate to even out the crop for easier harvest. When using glyphosate in this fashion, make sure a majority of the field is mature. Growers using Reglone on canola to be straight combined take note: Reglone can increase both pod shatter and pod drop if… -
Harvest is a farmer’s busiest time of the year and unfortunately one of the most dangerous. Fatigue and stress often lead to shortcuts and unsafe practices during this time. It is essential to take breaks, slow down, follow safe practices, and ensure everyone on the farm is trained to do the task at hand…
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Harvest losses can add up quickly, especially if combines are pushed beyond their most efficient operating capacity. Slowing down even just 0.5-1 mph can go a long way to reducing losses, and the bushels saved can more than make up for the extra time. Once you’ve put canola into bins and bags, the work isn’t completely done. All canola in…