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Rotations for insect control
New research shows a statistically significant increase in crop damage by root maggots in continuous canola rotations. This increased damage coincided with reduced yields…
Latest Issue | November 13 2024, Issue 27
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Rotations for weed management
The success of herbicide tolerant canola technology to control weeds is one reason why canola rotations have tightened. Economical weed control has increased canola profits. But the reduction in crop… -
Rotations for profitability
Taking a risk on a tight canola rotation may be the better economic decision for their farm that year. But having some diversity can help manage economic risk in the… -
Topics for the month
A good time to test soils. Hold off on tillage. The seed decision. New insights for canola storage. Please fill in our Canola Watch survey… -
Good time for soil tests
Fall is a good time to do soil tests. Growers may have a extra few hours to take samples, unlike in spring. And with results and recommendations in hand before… -
Ask for an organic matter test
Soil organic nitrogen levels in the top 6” of soil can range from 2,500 to 7,500 pounds per acre. Around 1% to 3% of that soil organic N mineralizes and… -
Is that tillage really helping?
Growers have made great strides in advancing no tillage and conservation tillage practices. General benefits include reduced fuel use, reduced soil erosion, higher soil moisture reserves (which are welcome most… -
What seed to buy?
Canola Performance Trial data, which compares new varieties against current industry leaders in small and field scale plots, will be released within the next few weeks in print and on… -
The air is cooling. Are your bins?
As the outside air cools, air cycles within the bin tend to concentrate moisture at the top of the central core. (See the image below.) This is a good place…
