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Make your canola part of the 2018 Canadian crop story- submit a sample!
Hot, dry weather through 2018 is likely to reduce overall canola oil content, and the Harvest Sample Program will show the extent of this effect. Read on for details on how…
Latest Issue | November 13 2024, Issue 27
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Canola Watch quiz – pre-harvest scouting
Four quick questions to help train your eye for pre-harvest scouting… -
Map of the Week – Lows
A few localized areas of the Prairies had a light frost over the past week. This is not usually enough frost to warrant a change in harvest plans… -
Swath later for a big boost in yield
Canola fields swathed at 60% seed colour change (SCC) on the main stem can yield 8% more than fields swathed at 30% SCC. That’s according to Canola Council of Canada… -
Late-season insects and pre-harvest intervals
We had reports this week of bertha armyworm at higher numbers (maybe not at thresholds) in some very localized areas, lygus (it’s getting late), flea beetles (don’t spray them, it…… -
Take time for a harvest disease survey
If you didn’t get a chance to to the pre-harvest disease survey in canola fields, swathing can also be a good time to check. Get out of the swather once… -
What to do after an early fall frost?
Frost on pods can stop plant development and lock in green. It can also cause pods to split. However, a light frost may have no effect at all, and the… -
Put canola on aeration immediately after combining
Ideally, growers will want to put canola on aeration as soon as it comes off the field. Cooling hot grain within the first 24 hours is important for safe long-term…… -
Stress management and help lines
Time management, weather, family and economic stresses can pop up often for farmers. Stress can be a big factor in mental health. Contact these help centres for any mental health…
