What is the goal with a pre-harvest application? If weed control is the goal, assess the weed situation before spraying. If desiccation (crop and weed dry-down) is the goal for straight combining, this decision should wait until just before harvest. Here are the pre-harvest options for canola…
Canola Watch Posts
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Uniform well-knit canola crops are the best for straight combining, but what about thin and/or multi-stage canola? Both options have risks…
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Every crop protection product has its own pre-harvest interval (PHI) — which is the time required between spraying and cutting the crop. PHI is also often different for the same product used on different crops…
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Flea beetles feeding on canola leaves and pods are unlikely to cause an economic loss. Numbers have to be very high – perhaps 100 per plant – before economic losses occur…
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In the weeks leading up to harvest, growers may have some times to review their notes, or finalize their notes, on the season so far. Accurate notes on seeding date, rate, fertilizer, weather, pest observations, crop stand, in-crop actions (dates, rates, products) and more will be invaluable for winter planning and management decisions in future years…
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Manitoba: Three insects to look for on canola pods Saskatchewan: Three insects to look for on canola pods Alberta: Map of the Week - Days above 30°C…