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Many fields in the rain-soaked regions have advanced crop on the high ground and much later crop in the low ground. These fields require some harvest planning. Does a grower……
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Growers with thin crops are wondering whether straight combining is better than swathing. Straight combining tends to work best on thick stands with plants meshed together to prevent whipping in……
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1. Scout for disease prior to swathing. Assess levels to determine if premature ripening or pod damage from alternaria black spot may necessitate swathing earlier than normal — before seed shatter……
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Many fields in the rain-soaked regions have advanced crop on the high ground and much later crop in the low ground. These fields require some harvest planning. Does a grower……
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Many growers, especially in the eastern Prairies, have fields at varying stages. Higher land may have crop at podding stages, while once-flooded lower areas are recovering but still flowering. One……
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Research indicates that the optimum stage to swath canola for both yield and quality is up to an average of 60% seed colour change (SCC) on the main stem. To……
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When assessing how late is too late to seed Argentine canola, start with the average date of the first fall frost. Here are maps showing average dates for first fall……
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Late seeders and reseeders – give your canola the best possible start. Try to employ techniques that will encourage rapid and even emergence. Target a consistent seeding depth of ½”……
