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Tips to time swathing
Swathing is about to become general in Manitoba and proper timing is tricky in parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta because of variable staging. The following are some tips to help……
Latest Issue | October 2 2024, Issue 26
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Issues of the week
Insects are the hottest topic this week, with managing uneven maturity at swathing and harvest a close second. Before spraying those insects, make sure the target insect is properly identified…… -
Crop and weather update
Peace (B.C. and Alberta): Rain fell across the whole region in the past week, with accumulations of three tenths to half an inch. Many areas still have standing water in…… -
Which worm is it: bertha, diamondback or cabbage?
Before spraying, make sure the worms feeding on your canola are actually the species you think they are. Bertha armyworm, diamondback moth larvae and cabbageworms can be confused. Here's how… -
Tips to control multiple insect species at once
Economic spray thresholds are calculated based on individual species. We don’t have scientific evidence to combine thresholds, but where an “additive” effect of multiple species can make sense is when… -
How to sweep net properly
Thresholds for lygus bugs and cabbage seedpod weevil, for example, are based on a specific sweep net technique. If you’re not doing a complete 180° pattern, walking while you sweep,… -
When to swath multi-branched canola
The ideal time to swath for yield and quality is when 50-60% of seeds on the main stem are turning color. At this stage, most seeds on the side branches… -
Apply pre-harvest glyphosate only after seed moisture drops below 30%
Growers considering a pre-harvest glyphosate cannot apply it to canola (RR or non-RR) until seed moisture drops to 30% or lower. This roughly coincides with 30% seed colour change. Spraying… -
Lygus no threat when pods get leathery
Lygus bug numbers are high in some fields, but remember that as pods harden and get leathery, lygus will not be able to penetrate and cause damage…
