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Why add a tank mix to pre-seed glyphosate?
Of all the glyphosate applied in the pre-seed window in Western Canada in 2017, 73% was applied alone. Only 27% was tank mixed. That’s according to data Monsanto presented at…
Latest Issue | November 13 2024, Issue 27
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Blowing cold air through canola bins
As we exit the winter period of really cold days, growers may wonder whether running fans on cold days to substantially drop the temperature of stored canola is worthwhile? This… -
Fertilizer applications: "If there's snow, don't go"
Winter is not the time to apply fertilizer. If logistics make it difficult to apply all nutrients around seeding time, the next best option is fall banding. Floating fertilizer over… -
UCC: 2017 results, 2018 plan
UCC field-scale trials in 2016 and 2017 compared the farmer’s base nitrogen rate with a rate 25% higher. With all site years averaged, adding extra nitrogen did provide a statistically… -
Time for a mid-winter bin check
Extended moments of warmer weather in winter can increase air and moisture movement inside bins. Put a priority on canola with moisture above 8% or higher dockage or green seed… -
Use CPT data for final seed decisions for 2018
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Crop rotation: Economics and agronomy
Estimates are for another rise in canola acres in 2018. This will add further short- and long-term yield and agronomy pressure on fields that are already in tight rotations… -
Reader question: Do bertha armyworms in 2017 indicate higher risk for 2018?
A reader from southeast of Saskatoon emailed this question: I had a field with bertha armyworms on the perimeter in 2017. Numbers were not quite enough to reach spray thresholds,… -
Visit fieldheroes.ca to learn more about beneficials
The Field Heroes website shows how natural enemies can help manage insect pest populations. Scouting is still necessary because beneficial insects do not always keep pest damage below economic levels,…
