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January 10, 2019 - Issue 1

Top 10: Things to consider for 2019

What canola production practices would you like to improve for 2019? Our Top 10 covers important and timely topics to consider, with notes on upcoming presentations and links to learn more. 1. Seed... more
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5 awesome canola videos to watch and share

Clubroot of Canola Disease Cycle It’s hard to believe, but some people still haven’t seen this gem. View embedded video below or click the direct link. Blackleg in Canola: Understanding Blackleg... more
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Time for a mid-winter bin check

Extended moments of warmer weather in winter can increase air and moisture movement inside bins. Put a priority on canola with moisture above 8% or higher dockage or green seed levels, all of which were more... more
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Canola variety comparisons: See the 2018 CPT results

The 2018 Canola Performance Trials (CPT) small plot and field scale data booklet is now available on the CPT website. Download and view The booklet displays yield, height, lodging, days to maturity and... more
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Canola Watch 2018 exam: Write in January for 2019 credits

Test your canola knowledge with our annual quiz based on content from Canola Watch 2018. CCAs and CCSCs who pass get 6... more
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CCC Convention: Partnering with the Canada Grains Council

This year’s Canola Council of Canada Convention in Montreal March 5-7 is a combined event with the Canada Grains Council Symposium. The unified program, called the Canadian Crops Convention: Leading... more
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Saskatchewan updates clubroot map

The Saskatchewan clubroot distribution map (pasted below) illustrates the distribution of clubroot and the clubroot pathogen in the province and can be used as an estimation of regional clubroot risk. The map... more
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Clubroot: Messages from Clubroot Response Workshop

The Southern Alberta Clubroot Response Workshop, held in Indus on January 7, was organized by the local the CCC agronomy specialist and Alberta Canola after clubroot was found in the area for the first time in... more
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List of clubroot-resistant canola varieties

*Updated January 10, 2019. Email whetterj@canolacouncil.org if you have varieties to add. Here are the clubroot-resistant (CR) canola varieties currently available in Western Canada. Varieties with a **... more
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Grow CR varieties as soon as clubroot is in the area

Use clubroot-resistant (CR) varieties as soon as clubroot arrives in the area. The CR trait will prevent most infection, which will help to keep spore counts low in fields that already have lower counts. With... more
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Coming events

Crop Production Show January 14-17 Saskatoon, Sask. Information CropSphere January 15-16 Saskatoon, Sask. Registration and information Ag Days January 22-24 Brandon, Man. Stop by the CCC/MCGA booth... more
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