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Crop and weather update
Peace (B.C. and Alberta): The entire region could do with an inch of rain and some heat. Many fields have spotty emergence, and with cool, dry weather, many canola crops……
Latest Issue | October 2 2024, Issue 26
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Insect update
Spraying has been required in pockets all across the Prairies, particularly for redbacked cutworms in the Peace region, central Alberta around Vermilion and Vegreville, and west central Saskatchewan. Flea beetles… -
Tips to control hard-to-wet weeds
For weeds that do not "wet" easily avoid using very coarse droplets, and use high water volumes… -
Flush sprayer tanks properly between products
A water rinse is not usually enough to remove herbicide residue from the sprayer system. Herbicides can bind to the tanks and hoses, and most need water plus a cleaning… -
Spraying a multi-stage crop
When canola is at multiple stages within one field and when weeds are at multiple stages, it can be a challenge to choose the right spray timing. The key is… -
Herbicide carryover effects
Please visit the Canola Encyclopedia for more information on herbicide carryover risk factors and symptoms… -
Management for a thin stand
Step one with a thin stand is to determine the cause so it can be prevented next year. Step two is to scout closely and take extra care to protect… -
Issues of the week
Cool conditions have slowed crop development. Seedling diseases are showing up in some canola plants that were seeded weeks ago and are still small. Canola across the Prairies needs heat…… -
Crop and weather update
Peace (B.C. and Alberta): Seeding is basically done but a few fields are being reseeded after another heavy frost in northern locations over the weekend. Growers wondering when to resume……
