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Warm winter days can increase storage risk
Moisture migration in a canola bin peaks when the temperature difference between inside and outside the bin is high. If canola in the bin is -20C and the outside air…
Latest Issue | November 13 2024, Issue 27
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Speakers
Dr. Vincent Amanor-Boadu with the topic, “Preparing for the Future Food Consumer.” Kevin Bleyer on the topic, “The Real Story Behind Writing Fake News.” Michael Enright on “Current Affairs.” Anne… -
Closing gala at a working longhorn ranch
Shine up your boots, bedazzle your denim and mosey on down The Old Spanish Trail to Rio Cibolo Ranch to wrap up the convention with a rodeo, dinner and drinks,…… -
Topics for the month
The Canola Watch 2013 exam is posted and ready. Certified Crop Advisors (CCAs) and Certified Crop Science Consultants (CCSCs) who achieve 70% will get 6.5 credits. Ultimate Canola Challenge results… -
Top 10 things to do this month
1. Paperwork. Go through notes you took through the 2013 growing season and get them organized for next year. Look for patterns in 2013 yield maps. For example, can good… -
Seed decisions: How to identify good data
Meaningful seed comparisons usually have the following features: 1. It comes from at least 15-20 sites, ideally from more than one year. 2. Statistical analysis is performed on the data… -
Buy enough seed to meet population targets
The ideal canola stand will have 7-10 plants per square foot. Canola needs a minimum of 4-5 plants per square foot, on average, to reach its yield potential. A few… -
Who should use clubroot-resistant canola?
Clubroot resistance is an important part of clubroot management, and growers are advised to start using clubroot-resistant varieties as soon as clubroot is identified in their area. This will help… -
Ultimate Canola Challenge results
The Canola Council of Canada ran the Ultimate Canola Challenge (UCC) across the Prairies in 2013. UCC plots in Alberta and Saskatchewan compared either 6 or 13 treatments, with nine…
