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—Watch John Mayko’s webinar on “Top 10 agronomy tips before you start seeding” and Doug Moisey’s webinar “Canola stand establishment – Getting the crop off to a great start” on……
Latest Issue | November 13 2024, Issue 27
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Tempted to seed early? Think frost
Warm soil temperatures and decent soil moisture in most regions will mean rapid emergence. Seed put in the ground today could be up in seven to 10 days. (The graph…… -
Fertilize to make optimal use of moisture
With the rains last week, many regions have good topsoil moisture plus three to four feet of subsurface moisture. That means crop nutrients, not moisture, could be the limiting factor…… -
How to check seed depth
Step 1. Start 100 feet or more behind where you stopped the seeder or walk over to the previously seeded pass. You want to check seed depth where the drill…… -
Rotations tighten, disease risk rises
While the recommended rotation for disease management is to seed canola once every four years, more growers are using a three-year or two-year rotation. This year we’ve heard more talk…… -
Hot April puts stored canola at risk
Growers need to check their bins and grain-storage bags, even if canola was dry when it went in. With the warmer than usual April, many areas report some level of heating…… -
Some Heat, Some Rain, Then Heat Again
Some Heat, Some Rain, Then Heat Again Rainfall was reported in many areas of western Canada last week which halted combines temporarily but allowed much of the canola to be…… -
Swathing Nearing Completion
In Manitoba, approximately 80 to 90% of the canola is swathed with the exception areas around The Pas (about 50% swathed), Roblin/Russell areas (50 to 75% swathed), and the northern…… -
Be Patient, Wait for Adequate Curing in the Swath
Remember that green seed percentage cannot be lowered once canola seed is in the bin. Therefore, growers must allow enough time to pass while canola is in the swath for chlorophyll……
