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1. Prep for good seed placement. 2. Use the canola calculator to set seeding rates. 3. Know the risk of seed-placed fertilizer...and more…
Top 10 canola-related jobs for April
April 4, 2019
Nutrient management
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Fertilizer planning: Seed-placed rates, logistics, in-crop applications
March 1, 2019
What fertilizer to put in the seed row? How much fertilizer does canola need? What are your logistical challenges to following the 4Rs?…
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Soil health: Indicators and improvements
March 1, 2019
The following article is based on this Canola Watch podcast with University of Manitoba soil scientist David Lobb…
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Late fall fertilizer and soil testing
November 8, 2018
Fall fertilizer Fall fertilizer is best applied as close to freeze up as possible to balance two objectives: (1) To allow soil to seal over the band (frozen soil may……
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Fall fertilizer questions for 2018
September 26, 2018
Question: After a couple of bad years, cash flow is tight. How can a farm reduce fertilizer costs while still keeping the door open for a good rebound yield? Answer: (1) Soil sampling is often more valuable after a bad year because reserves could still be high. A soil test may show higher than expected carryover. Note that after a…
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Autumn, not winter, starts on September 22
September 19, 2018
Despite some wintery weather, we can hope for (and expect) good harvest weeks to come. Don’t rush into pre-winter jobs just yet…
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Dry soils: Fall management considerations
September 12, 2018
Dry conditions throughout the summer and heading into winter could have ramifications for field management decisions this fall and rotation planning for next year…
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Fall fertilizer planning: Sampling and application
September 12, 2018
Whether taking a soil sample or applying fall fertilizer, mid September is generally considered to be too early for both…
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How late can you top dress fertilizer?
July 5, 2018
The ideal time for a sulphur top up is any time before flowering, but a top up at early flowering may pay off if plants are showing signs of sulphur deficiency. The ideal time for a nitrogen top up is before the 5-leaf stage of canola, but AAFC research out of Indian Head, Saskatchewan, shows that nitrogen top dress as…