Canola Watch Newsletters

Is it just dry… or is it cutworms? Cutworm pressure was high in 2023 and 2024. The right seed treatment can make an important difference: only seed treatments with Group 28…

What insects should I watch for this week? Flea beetles. They emerged last week with the hot weather and are hungry. First-emerging canola fields will need close scouting. Review economic…

If the weather forecast is poor, is it better to seed or to wait? If soil temperatures are 5°C or warmer and short-term conditions are favourable, seeding is generally a…

Canola Council agronomy specialist Breanna Miller finds a field ripe for a pre-seed burnoff. Weeds are up, the weather is warm and it’s best to get ‘em while they’re small. Watch…

What is a safe rate of seed-placed fertilizer? The general recommendation is to put no more than 15 to 25 lb./ac. of phosphate (P2O5) – and nothing else – in…

Canola Council of Canada will host CanoLABs at three locations: March 19 at the University of Alberta (Edmonton), April 3 at Assiniboine College (Brandon) and April 9 at the University…