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Crusting: Leave it be, hope for the best
There are no reliable solutions to crusting other than to wait for rain. Some growers have reseeded the worst sections of fields. A light harrowing might help if nothing has…
Latest Issue | November 13 2024, Issue 27
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2-3 days of waterlogging deadly
Heavy rains in the past week left some Prairie canola fields under water. Canola is quite susceptible to water logging and shows a yield reduction after only 2-3 days with… -
Late seeding tips
Growers hoping to seed their final canola acres this week or next week may want to consider the following tips to deal with a shortened growing season… -
Spring frost: Take a few days to assess damage
Two key questions arise after a spring frost: 1. Did the crop survive? (Do I need to reseed?) 2. When can I resume weed control? It takes some time answer… -
Issues of the week
Seeding is progressing well, with many regions complete or near complete. Rain delays in parts of eastern Saskatchewan and western Manitoba have held up seeding progress. Crop insurance deadlines are… -
Insect update: Flea beetles, cutworms, scarab beetle larvae
A few flea beetles do not warrant an insecticide application. Follow these guidelines when making a flea beetle spray decision:… -
Equipment for top-dressing fertilizer
Fertilizer dribble options for the sprayer: 1. Streambars or dribble bars are long bars — 12” to 15” or so each — with 4 holes along the length. They attach… -
Halo of yellow around cotyledons
You may have observed canola with a yellow halo around the outside edge of cotyledons. If this happens when growing conditions are optimal and there hasn’t been frost, seed treatment… -
Spraying in cool temperatures
Applications made when cool cloudy days follow cool nights will result in lower herbicide efficacy than applications made in warm sunny days. Cloudy days don’t provide the photosynthetic activity required…
