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Seeding into moisture: How low to go?
In dry soil conditions, growers may be tempted to seed deep enough to reach moisture. This is not necessary from April to mid-May, and may create more harm than good…
Latest Issue | November 13 2024, Issue 27
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Three timing options for early weed control
Weeds will be going strong with the sun, especially if they have established roots that reach moisture while newly seeded crop battles dry topsoil conditions. A second pre-seed burnoff may… -
Yield drops after 2-3 days in standing water
Canola is quite susceptible to water logging and shows a yield reduction after only 2-3 days in excessive moisture. Wait to see how the crop recovers before making decisions on… -
May 13 Quiz — Weed control
Test your knowledge on weed control under cool, frosty conditions… -
Early weed control in cool or frost conditions
Early weed control with lower efficacy is generally preferable to no control at all or late control with higher efficacy — as long as weeds are present and not frost… -
Big cleavers need pre-seed control
Winter annual cleavers are reported in high numbers in some fields. These need to be sprayed before seeding to prevent them from getting really large and near impossible to control… -
Slow emergence and seed treatments
Slow canola emergence due to cool soils can increase the risks from seedling diseases and from flea beetles… -
Check fields at emergence, then again a week or two later
Growers will learn a lot from two field checks during the first few weeks after emergence. Scout fields 5 to 10 days after seeding when canola starts to emerge, looking… -
Seeding depth in dry soils: Early May versus late May strategy
In areas with dry top soil conditions, growers often wonder whether to seed deeper to chase moisture. This approach differs based on the date and typical rainfall patterns…
