April 2, 2015
For growers who want to keep things simple, a standard seeding rate of 5 lb./ac. should meet the basic needs of stand establishment — as long as all other steps for a good stand are followed. Growers who want a seeding rate that establishes 7 to 10 plants per square foot — 4 plants is about the minimum but you…
April 2, 2015
Weeds may start re-growing and emerging sooner this year if the weather stays warm. The more weeds up and growing ahead of the crop, the bigger the return from a pre-seed burnoff…
April 2, 2015
Read more for maps showing the average date of the last spring frost in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba…
April 2, 2015
Very early seeding increases the frost risk and may not provide a yield advantage over your regular early seeding date. Early seeding usually improves canola yield potential and quality, but these benefits depend on survival of a sufficient plant population — ideally 7 to 10 plants per square foot, and a minimum 4 to 5. An early-seeded crop that is…
April 2, 2015
How to get the drill ready for spring: Level side to side and front to back, check each opener for wear, check shank trips, inspect all moving parts, inspect electronics, and do a sock test to make sure the air delivery system is not cracking seed…
April 2, 2015
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March 11, 2015
The Canola Council of Canada agronomy team came up with 12 agronomy priorities for 2015, and then ranked them. Here are the top 10, with our highest ranked topic placed first. We will cover these topics in more detail throughout 2015…
March 11, 2015
Growers sometimes prefer earlier maturing canola varieties given their season zone or if spring seeding is later than expected. Here is a list of all NAMED varieties supported for registration at WCC/RRC since 2009 that have maturity of at least 1.0 day earlier than the checks. If this list is missing shorter-season varieties currently on the market, please email Jay…
March 11, 2015
A Canola Watch reader asks: “I am interested to find out how many acres of continuous canola are actually in the Peace compared to other areas.” Leander Campbell from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada provided four maps, including this one…
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