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February 8, 2023
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Canola Discovery Forum 4R panel – more Q&A
January 14, 2021
The 4R panel at Canola Discovery Forum 2020 generated a lot of interest among attendees, which meant a lot of questions went unanswered. Fortunately, the panelists agreed to answer the questions after the fact. Here are answers to the unanswered questions…
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How much fertilizer does canola need?
December 16, 2020
Canola generally needs nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur fertilizer each year. A small percentage of fields will also benefit from a potassium application. The following article suggests what canola needs and what soil and crop residue could provide. The rest will come from fertilizer…
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Farmers who soil test have higher yields
November 4, 2020
A few days of warmer weather provide an opportunity to squeeze in some soil sampling. Soil tests are a basic practice of 4R Nutrient Stewardship…
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Excess moisture can cause calcium deficiency and “ribbon stem”
July 22, 2020
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Tips to apply nitrogen and sulphur in-season
June 24, 2020
The ideal timing for fertilizer application is at seeding, but there are times when an in-crop top up of nitrogen or sulphur makes sense. This article provides tips to make top dressing work in those situations…
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How to use tissue tests for nutrient deficiency diagnosis
June 24, 2020
Tissue sampling can be used to diagnose crop problems that may be nutritionally related and to identify any nutrients that may be limiting yields…
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Nutrient deficiencies and top-dress tips: PODCAST, VIDEO
June 17, 2020
Improved crop moisture may have improved the yield potential of canola crops. If nutrient availability does not match this new yield potential, in-crop top-dressing of nitrogen or sulphur (or both) could provide an economic benefit. Find out how to do it…
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Spring soil sampling – timing
April 9, 2020
The most accurate sampling time is just prior to seeding, but this isn't always practical because time is needed to purchase and perhaps place the fertilizer before seeding. The next best alternative for this time of year is early spring sampling done after the soil has thawed and is no longer saturated from snow melt…