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Crop and weather update
Peace (B.C. and Alberta): Canola seeding ranges from half to two thirds complete in the east, to 95% complete in the west. Most areas had some rain in the past……
Latest Issue | October 2 2024, Issue 26
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After frost, give crops and weeds 3-4 days to recover
It can take a few days for young canola plants to recover after a frost. Even if damage looks severe, give the crop a few days to see if it… -
Spray early in crop
Early weed control is the most economical. It reduces weed competition for nutrients and moisture, and improves yield potential for canola. In-crop weed control should occur as early as possible… -
Insect update
Take a few extra minutes each day to scout emerged crop for insect damage. It could be a busy spring for flea beetles, and cutworm damage is already reported in… -
When is too late to seed canola?
Growers wondering when is too late to seed canola should consider these 4 factors: maturity of the variety, average date of first fall frost, crop insurance deadlines, and profit potential… -
Aerial seeding a last resort
If growers have to seed by plane because the field is too wet for a broadcast floater, that means it’s probably also too wet for weed control, fertilizing and harrowing… -
Top up nitrogen before 5-leaf stage
If planning a top up fertilizer application, nitrogen must be available before the 5-leaf stage of the crop to provide the largest yield benefit… -
Early blackleg infection causes yield loss
Blackleg infection from the cotyledon to 3-4 leaf stages is what can cause yield loss. If growers see blackleg lesions on cotyledons or leaves early in the season, then a… -
Cutworm management tips
Canola growers should scout emerged canola crops for bare patches, holes or notches in foliage, and clipped plants — telltale signs of cutworm feeding. At least four cutworm specifies damage…
