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January 13, 2021 - Issue 1
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The 4R panel at Canola Discovery Forum 2020 generated a lot of interest among attendees, which meant a lot of questions went unanswered. Fortunately, the panelists agreed to answer the questions after the fact. Here are answers to the unanswered questions…
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With the milder winter temperatures, canola in storage might not be as stable as it usually is in mid-winter. This would be a good time to check each bin for potential spoilage…
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Clubroot is confirmed in more counties and municipalities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba in 2020…
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Insect and disease surveys across the Prairies have moved to a permission-based system to access fields for monitoring. Canola Watch uses this information to improve canola pest management. How to grant permission…
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The Canola Watch annual exam for CCA and CCSC credits is in seven sections this year. This gives CCAs and CCSCs the opportunity to customize the exam based on credits they need. Those who achieve 70 per cent or better on any one section will qualify for one continuing education unit (CEU) for that section. Pass all seven, get seven…
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The PMRA is phasing out the crop uses for chlorpyrifos (in products Lorsban, Pyrinex, Nufos, Warhawk, etc.)…
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Scientific research in Western Canada shows lower yields for canola in short rotations. Blackleg (shown above), clubroot and many other factors can cause this yield loss…
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The best method, even with bin monitoring cables, is to remove about a third of the canola. This disrupts the moisture cycle and helps to stop any heating or spoilage that may have begun in the central core. While unloading, feel and smell canola as it comes out of the bin…
