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Hail Again
Thunderstorms last week and over the weekend brought hail to a number of locations. Mid-season hail damage not only causes physical injury on the plant but is also a concern……
Latest Issue | November 13 2024, Issue 27
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Canola Flowering – Time to Evaluate Sclerotina Risk
Canola fields in early flower are now being assessed for risk to sclerotinia stem rot infection to determine if a fungicide application will be economical. Remember many factors affect the…… -
How to Apply a Fungicide with Variable Stages
This year has certainly been challenging for canola production and, as a result, crop staging is wide ranging in some fields. Should a fungicide be applied now when the oldest…… -
Insects Found – Still Monitoring
Diamondback moth larvae have been observed in the Lethbridge area but populations are below economic threshold and are being monitored. The economic threshold for diamondback moth in canola is 100…… -
Suspicious Bud Bouqueting – Thrips to Blame?
A number of reports of ‘bud bouqueting’ were received from fields in southern and central Alberta where flower clusters develop in the centre of the rosette without bolting. The internodes…… -
Keep Malathion OUT of Canola Bins
As bins are prepared for the coming harvest, keep in mind that using malathion on canola seed or in canola storage bins will result in detectable levels of malathion residue…… -
Opportunity to Support Canola Research
Dan Johnson at the University of Lethbridge is looking for cooperators to participate in field research for a bio-pesticide for grasshopper control in canola. Information on the pesticide is available…… -
BC Tour on Wednesday July 22
The BC Grain Producers tour is scheduled for Wednesday July 22 at 5 pm at the Dawson Creek site. … -
Timely Rain in Most Locales
Timely Rain in Most Locales Rainfall last week and early this week brought precipitation (ranged from 1/2 inch to 4 inches) to much of western Canada. The additional moisture brought……
