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The same wind that makes it a challenge to spray also dries out the top layer of soil. Should this dry layer of topsoil mean a change in seeding depth?…
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Canola seeded in late May and early June will have lower yield potential than canola seeded in early May, and it may run into challenges with timely harvest while farmers wait for the crop to mature. Here are some considerations for late-seeded canola and some tips to help canola mature faster… -
Still have tough canola in the bin? Warm air has good capacity to dry. For example, at 22°C and 60% relative humidity, canola will trend towards just below 8% moisture content with natural air drying. Therefore, these warm days are ideal for natural air drying…
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Record the following details while seeding. These facts may come in handy for future decision making and problem solving… -
Watch the clubroot management video. Take the quiz. CCAs can get one CEU…
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With good moisture and warmer weather, weeds will be jumping out of the ground. Spraying before seeding will remove this competition for nutrients and moisture, and make the weeds easier to control – because they’re smaller. But in mid May, canola growers will want to achieve timely seeding as well. Whether weeds are targeted with pre-seed, pre-emergence or post-emergence herbicide… -
Striped flea beetles tend to emerge earlier than crucifer flea beetles, and some are already feeding on canola volunteers. Are first-emerging crops at higher risk?… -
Farms harvesting overwintered canola may face some challenges with marketing and storage. Here are a few tips…
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Here is a list of companies that sometimes buy off-grade canola, including possibly heated or high-green canola. Email Jay Whetter to update contact information or to have companies added or……