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Give the Sun a Chance to Work
With some areas having canola seeded for almost four weeks, the integrity and viability of the seed has started to be questioned. Much warmer temperatures (mid 20°C’s) are forecast for……
Latest Issue | November 13 2024, Issue 27
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Time for a Germination Check
When scouting, scrape back the soil and find the seeds or seedlings as their condition is an important indicator of germination/emergence. Hard seeds are probably an indication that conditions have…… -
Give the Crop the Edge
This spring’s growing conditions are extremely stressful for canola seedlings and can severely affect germination and emergence. As a result, assume (best-case scenario) average emergence will occur. It is realistic…… -
Frost and Snow on Canola
Snow, freezing temperatures on four to five nights and in some areas, heavy frosts (as low as minus 7°C), occurred across the Prairies last week. Resist the urge to reseed…… -
Grow an Export Ready Variety
Ensure your variety is Canola Export Ready. It is very important that no de-registered varieties be planted because they can jeopardize export markets. For more information on which varieties and…… -
Keep Good Records
Now is the time of year to have a pen and paper handy. Keep good records. Write things down while details are still fresh. Note seeding date, rate, fertilizer applied,…… -
Timing a Post-Seed, Pre-emergent Burnoff
Even weed growth and development has been slow this spring. However, in the coming days, if warmer temperatures prevail, weed growth and development are going to kick into high gear.…… -
Clean for Clubroot
A soil test in west-central Saskatchewan has shown the potential presence of the clubroot pathogen’s DNA. Further testing is being conducted to confirm the results and determine whether the pathogen…… -
Soil Moisture Still Poor to Excess
Soil Moisture Still Poor to Excess Unseasonably cool and dry conditions prevailed across the prairies last week. Spotty rainshowers and a few snow flurries meant additional moisture was received but……
