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July 17, 2019 - Issue 16

Canola Watch quiz – This Week in Agronomy – July 17

While diamondback moth thresholds are not based on sweep-net counts, finding them in the sweep net is an indicator to do a proper count. Photo credit: Clint... more
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A case for combine weed-seed destroyers

As farmers prep for harvest, some may want to consider how the combine can be part of their integrated weed management (IWM) strategy. Breanne Tidemann, research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food... more
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PAMI wants to measure your harvest losses

Want to know your canola combine losses? PAMI is doing a survey this fall and if a farmer volunteers a field for loss measurement, PAMI will share its results. The farmer may also get a first-hand lesson in... more
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Prepare to ‘Keep It Clean’: Watch the archived webinar

The Keep It Clean team, which includes the Canola Council of Canada, Pulse Canada and Cereals Canada, hosted a webinar July 11 for agri-retailers and agronomists. A recording of the webinar is available here.... more
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Lygus: Scouting, thresholds and timing

Lygus bugs have piercing-sucking mouthparts and physically damage the plant by puncturing the tissue and sucking plant juices. They puncture seed pods and feed on the developing seeds causing them to turn... more
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Identify green worms accurately

Before spraying, make sure your canola is at the right stage to be damaged by the worms and that the worms are actually the species you’re trying to control. Here’s how to distinguish the five most common... more
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Be safe in the heat

Strenuous work in hot conditions can lead to heat stroke, dehydration and sunburn. The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association provides a few tips to manage the heat: –Wear lightweight clothing and a... more
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Does late-window spraying for sclerotinia stem rot pay?

The application window for most fungicides closes at 50% flower. (See the product table at the bottom of the article.) This is peak flower when the field is at its yellowest. If conditions are dry at early... more
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Hail from 4-leaf to flowering

Hail on 4- to 6-leaf plants: The later hail occurs, the higher the chance of yield loss, given that the plants have less time to recover. Plants at the 6-leaf stage, for example, that lose most of the leaf... more
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WEEDit at Crops-A-Palooza next week in Carberry

CROPS-A-PALOOZA in Carberry, Manitoba on July 24 will have 18 interactive stations covering 9 different field crops. One will feature the optical weed seer and sprayer, WEEDit. WEEDit will be on display at... more
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