• Rotations and risk management

    January 13, 2021

    Scientific research in Western Canada shows lower yields for canola in short rotations. Blackleg (shown above), clubroot and many other factors can cause this yield loss…

  • Insect updates

    August 12, 2020

    Some farms are seeing more lygus than usual, but most counts are still below thresholds. James Tansey, entomologist for the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, says higher levels of lygus have been reported in mature canola near Moose Jaw, but the field is “likely too far along to be damaged”…

  • Quiz – Meet the beneficials

    July 22, 2020

    While out scouting for insects feeding on pods, you might also find these insects at work. Each of the insects in the quiz will feed on pest insects of canola, which is why we call them "beneficials". You might also call them Field Heroes…

  • Give the plants a mid-season root check

    July 15, 2020

    While scouting canola fields at flowering and podding stages, dig up a few plants in each field and look at the crown and primary root. If the crop has above-ground symptoms, compare the roots of healthy and unhealthy plants. That might help you discover the problem…

  • PPE's recommended for handling pesticides

    May 6, 2020

    Respirators for pesticide applicators are NIOSH/MSHA/BHSE approved organic-vapour-removing cartridge with a pre-filter approved for pesticides or a NIOSH/MSHA/BHSE approved canister for pesticides…

  • Insect update: Bertha armyworms and more

    July 31, 2019

    Insect pressure is low, for the most part. Localized outbreaks of bertha armyworm and other insects could be found, so scouting is still important, but no insect is causing any major damage at this time…

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