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Insect update
No major outbreaks to report this week, but include cutworms in the field scouting checklist, and watch flea beetles until crop reaches the 4-leaf stage…
Latest Issue | November 13 2024, Issue 27
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Quiz – Missing plants
You’re out scouting and you see gaps where canola plants should be. The following images show damage that often leads to seedling death (and disappearance) or show patterns that are… -
How to count plants (and reasons for low numbers)
Plant counts help quantify the success of canola plant establishment in each field. If counts are less than expected, the article also lists common causes… -
Last chance for blackleg control
Fungicide is probably not necessary in a field with at least a two-year break between canola crops, blackleg-resistant varieties and rotation of genetics. But if factors suggest a fungicide ROI,… -
Insect Update: Flea beetle products, diamondback moth numbers
Trap counts are showing higher numbers of diamondback moths in a few areas, but this just means that the moths have arrived, and is not necessarily a cause for concern… -
Spraying situations: Timely topics
Situations...Lots of weeds and they're growing fast. Spraying at night to dodge heavy winds. Scouting shows escapes of efficacy issues. Tank mix makes a mess of the sprayer… -
Does available nutrient match yield potential?
The ideal time for nitrogen is any time up to the six-leaf stage to make sure fertilizer in place before the crop needs it. Sulphur can be applied up to… -
Seedling survival in waterlogged fields
Wet soils cause an oxygen deficiency, which reduces root respiration and growth. Root failure reduces nutrient uptake, and plants will eventually die unless drowned areas dry out quickly. A few… -
Quiz – To spray or not to spray
What would you do – spray or not spray – in the four scenarios outlined in this quiz?…
