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An established canola stand with as few as 1-2 plants per square foot generally has higher economic potential than a crop reseeded late. But reseeding can make sense if…
How to work through the reseeding decision
May 29, 2019
Plant establishment
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Canola Watch PHOTO quiz – Scouted this week
May 29, 2019
Scouting for the season should start right at emergence. That way you can spot some of the early-season issues featured in this week's photo quiz…
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Canola Watch quiz – Stand establishment
May 22, 2019
Six questions to test your skills for assessing canola stand establishment…
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Two common questions after a spring frost
May 22, 2019
Growers have two common questions after a spring frost: 1. Did the crop survive? (Do I need to reseed?) 2. When can I resume weed control? This article will help you answer both…
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Seeding-time decisions to improve profit
May 8, 2019
Marketing and environmental challenges often have farmers reviewing ways to best-manage inputs to improve profits. Here are common agronomy practices that can greatly influence crop profitability…
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How to increase canola seed survival rates
May 8, 2019
With the following tips, canola farmers can increase seed survival and get more from their seed investment…
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Timely seeding and stand establishment topics
May 1, 2019
Five topics: Take time and seed right; Use the Canola Calculator to determine the ideal seeding rate; The ideal time to seed canola; Seeding into dry soil; Flea beetles will keep eating on cool days…
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Top 10 canola-related jobs for April
April 4, 2019
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…
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Dry conditions elevate herbicide carryover risk
February 8, 2019
Residual herbicides need a moist environment for herbicide breakdown to occur within the expected time-frame. In dry conditions, the two major breakdown methods – hydrolysis or microbial degradation – will slow down, which elevates the carryover risk…