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Top 10 reasons why you should wait to swath
2. Less risk of green seed problems. Crops with uneven maturity can be difficult to manage at harvest. There may be uneven maturity within the field (between knolls and low…
Latest Issue | November 13 2024, Issue 27
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Why are there blanks instead of pods?
Again this year, canola crops with blanks or missing pods on the main stem are being found. Typically, a missing pod can result from any stress on the plant because… -
Bertha armyworm on the move soon
Bertha armyworm spraying has been reported in a few fields. Scout lower in the canopy this week, looking for larvae feeding on lower leaves. Scouting now will give you a… -
Read and follow pre-harvest intervals (PHIs)
Pre-harvest interval (PHI) refers to the amount of time that must lapse (in days) after a pesticide application before the crop is cut (ie. swathed or straight cut). Failing to… -
Swathing? Timing it right
The ideal swath timing is when 60% of seeds on the main stem are showing some colour change from green to brown. Colour change is considered any amount of yellowing… -
Straight-cut vs swath – tips to help decide
Wet soil conditions in parts of Manitoba have some producers debating straight cutting to allow fields to dry out. Crops that are good candidates for straight cutting are uniform, well… -
What is the “economic” threshold for lygus?
Lygus counts are very high in some locations, but get out the sweep net and scout to be sure. If canola is $12 per bushel and application costs (insecticide… -
Issues of the week
Growers would like to see a stretch of warmer weather to advance the crop. Some fields are still flowering, and have been for six weeks. Bertha armyworms are starting to… -
Top 10 things to address before you swath
2. At what percent seed colour change (SCC) will you begin swathing? The ideal for yield and quality is 60% seed colour change, but growers with lots of canola to…
