The rainfast requirement varies by product. Here are required intervals for each common product used in HT canola systems…
Weeds
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Growers will be eager to seed with the return of warm weather but early weed control also remains a priority — especially for fields that have not received any yet. Spraying those fields now and seeding three days later will have an economic benefit given that weed competition remains a major factor in crop yield potential…
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Products approved for use ahead of canola are: –glyphosate –bromoxynil in a tank mix with glyphosate –Aim (carfentrazone) in a tank mix with glyphosate –CleanStart (carfentrazone and glyphosate) –clomazone in a tank mix with glyphosate –Conquer (bromoxynil and carfentrazone) in a tank mix with glyphosate…
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Are you are a grower who sprayed quinclorac on canola during the 2015 growing season and is now looking for a place to sell your grain? If so, be sure to ask your local elevator or processing facility if you can deliver to them, and if not, which elevators or facilities in your area may still take it…
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If perennials, winter annuals and early emerging weeds — like this stinkweed — are growing, there is no benefit to waiting for later emerging weeds such as lamb’s quarters or redroot pigweed to show up. Weeds present now will have a greater impact on yield than weeds that emerge with or after the crop…
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The member companies of the Western Grains Elevator Association and the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association have individually advised that they will not accept delivery of canola grown and harvested in 2016 that has been treated with quinclorac, a pesticide used to control cleavers. Growers are encouraged to speak with their local elevator or processor for additional details…