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• • Clubroot
  • 2014 - Issue 22

  Soil sampling for clubroot

  September 4, 2014

  • Clubroot
  • Diseases

  

  Various labs will test soil for clubroot. Those collecting soil samples are advised to park on the road when possible so the vehicle does not pick up infested soil. Follow sanitation procedures if visiting more than one field. This includes using disposal boot covers for each field and cleaning and disinfecting footwear and tools that come in contact with the…

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• • Harvest and Storage
  • 2014 - Issue 22

  Sprouted canola seed — grading guide

  September 4, 2014

  • Harvest and Storage
  • Harvest other

  

  Excess moisture has caused some canola to sprout inside pods. There is not much growers can do to avoid this, and combining early is not an option — given the storage risk. Sprouted seed is categorized as “damaged” seed, which is a grading factor. No.1 canola can have a maximum 5% damaged seed. No.2 can have up to 12% damaged…

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