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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……
2010 - Issue 6
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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……
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Weed growth will resume quickly when conditions get warm and the rains stop. Then it will be at least a day or two after that before fields are dry enough……