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• • 2009 - Issue 4

  June 5, 2009

  What’s Taking so Long?

  Soil temperatures remain cool causing seeded crops to germinate and emerge very slowly. The following maps show growing degree days (GDD) that have accumulated thus far: http://www.agr.gc.ca/pfra/drought/prtgdd_e.htm In Manitoba, accumulated……

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• • 2009 - Issue 4

  June 5, 2009

  • Plant establishment

  Get Down and Dirty

  Apparently there is growing concern that crops are taking too long to emerge and will have to be reseeded. Those decisions cannot be made without getting down on hands and……

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• • 2009 - Issue 4
  • Harvest

  June 5, 2009

  • Plant establishment

  Seeding Tips to Hasten Maturity

  Late seeders and reseeders – give your canola the best possible start. Try to employ techniques that will encourage rapid and even emergence. Target a consistent seeding depth of ½”……

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• • 2009 - Issue 4

  June 5, 2009

  • Plant establishment

  Frost on Canola – Don’t Assume the Worst

  Freezing temperatures were again widespread last week and over the weekend in many parts of the prairies. This may prompt canola growers to consider reseeding. However, resist the urge to……

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• • 2009 - Issue 4

  June 5, 2009

  • Insects
  • Weeds

  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,……

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• • 2009 - Issue 4

  June 5, 2009

  • Weeds

  Spraying Tips

  Water quality is the key to achieving proper performance of many herbicides, particularly with glyphosate and many grassy weed products. The following link provides more information on spray water quality:……

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• • 2009 - Issue 4

  June 5, 2009

  • Insects

  Cutworms Have Been Spotted

  Cutworms have been found in southeastern Saskatchewan near Marquis. Populations were high enough to warrant control.  …

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• • 2009 - Issue 3

  May 30, 2009

  • Plant establishment

  Spring Rains and Snowfall but Seeding Still Progressing

  Spring Rains and Snowfall but Seeding Still Progressing In Manitoba, soil moisture is bordering on excess in many areas. Rainfall last week was quite general with most areas receiving one……

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• • 2009 - Issue 3

  May 30, 2009

  • Plant establishment

  Canola Seeding On-Going

  Seeding operations were halted in many areas due to rain and snow last week and over the weekend. Where conditions are wet, canola seeding is about 10% to 30% complete.……

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