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Some Heat, Some Rain, Then Heat Again Rainfall was reported in many areas of western Canada last week which halted combines temporarily but allowed much of the canola to be……
2009 – Issue 20
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In Manitoba, approximately 80 to 90% of the canola is swathed with the exception areas around The Pas (about 50% swathed), Roblin/Russell areas (50 to 75% swathed), and the northern……
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Remember that green seed percentage cannot be lowered once canola seed is in the bin. Therefore, growers must allow enough time to pass while canola is in the swath for chlorophyll……
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Variable maturity within fields has been an issue all season in many regions so as combines begin the harvest it is important to take a good, representative sample (not just……
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Reports of canola harvested so far indicate that seed moisture content is ‘dry’ (below 10%). It is important to remember that canola storage can be a concern even at seed……
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Canola that has recently been swathed or those fields that are yet to be swathed will likely only be combined near the end of September and into October. Depending on……
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Canola should not be stored in bins that were previously treated with malathion since canola oil has a strong attraction to the insecticide and will result in detectable residues. Malathion……
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There are reports near Maymont, SK about fungus feeding beetles on canola swaths. These beetles feed on fungus that grows on crop residue or damp seeds. Fungus feeding insects and……
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Straight cutting of canola is becoming more common in some parts of the Prairies (e.g. parts of the Peace Region in Alberta). For many fields this year this decision will……
