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We dug into our vast vault of Canola Watch articles to put together this Top 10 list…
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In our article Tips for Spraying Weeds in Dusty Conditions, which was posted last week, we said three herbicide products are very dust-sensitive: glyphosate, diquat (Reglone and others) and bromoxynil. Bromoxynil should not have been on that list. We fixed it soon after posting, but just in case you only read the original article, please note this error. Only two…
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How long can canola seed sit in dry dusty soil before it dies or goes dormant? We haven't found an answer yet. We assume, if conditions are dry, that it could sit there inactive until rain finally moistens the soil, but we're not sure. Do you have any experience that might provide some insight?…
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The countdown is on! Check out the registration pages below for information on CCC-led events you cannot miss. Saskatchewan canolaPALOOZA June 25 AAFC Saskatoon Research Station. Information and registration Alberta……
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Wind losses, intense flea beetle feeding and slow emergence – each made worse by dry conditions – have some farmers wondering about reseeding. Keeping a thin stand is often the better option, but this article will help with the decision…
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Test your flea beetle knowledge with these five questions…
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1.5” may be as deep as you want to go. If moisture is at 3”, for example, that is a long way for a small canola seedling to stretch…
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Generally, small-seeded crops such as canola are more sensitive to seed-placed fertilizer, especially nitrogen and potassium…
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This map shows percent of average precipitation for April 1 to May 16, 2018. Areas in red have less than 40% of average…