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Wet fields will have lost up to half of their applied nitrogen and soil reserves through leaching or denitrification the past couple weeks. But growers should make sure their canola……
Canola Watch Posts
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CCC senior agronomy specialist Jim Bessel says that if you see ravens or seagulls or other birds congregating in your fields, get out and scout for cutworms. Wet weather often forces……
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We have received a few questions about Liberty and whether to use the high rate of Liberty alone or apply a lower rate and tank mix with clethodim for improved……
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Issues of the week June 2, 2010 — Excess rain continues to hold up seeding in parts of Saskatchewan and has drowned some canola in Manitoba. In this week’s Canola……
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Peace (B.C. and Alberta): The crop is seeded and about 80% is emerged. After general showers the past week, the region is off to a good start. Alberta: Canola seeding……
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Rainfall accumulation in May was more than 200% of normal in many parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. This will be no surprise to many of you. This AAFC……
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While the general Saskatchewan crop insurance deadline to have crops seeded is June 20, the actual date for canola differs by rural municipality and by variety. For example, at R.M.……
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Canola is quite susceptible to water logging and shows a yield reduction after only three days. The key is that wet soils cause an oxygen deficiency, which reduces root respiration……
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Wet conditions followed by warm sunny days may cause soil crusting, which stops seedlings from emerging. We don’t have any research to show the best ways to break up crusting……
