Canola Watch Newsletters

Hail hail? A mid-season hail event can be a stressful event for canola producers. The later it happens in the season, the greater the damage it can have. But hail doesn’t…

Late-window herbicide: better late than never Wind and rain can push back herbicide spraying to the point of yield loss, but late-window applications can still be worth it. While some…

Moisture retention a feature of direct seeding/zero till practices  Direct seeding/zero till practices are meant — among other things — to preserve moisture in times of need. With dry, scorching…

CanolaCounts a quick, easy way to count plants and win prizes  If you’re a canola grower or agronomist who hasn’t used CanolaCounts.ca yet, here are some good reasons to do so:   1. Scouting fields…

Throwing hula hoops can help introduce randomness into the field scouting process, helping prevent growers from focusing on only the best and worst parts of the field.   Canola Quiz…

Canola calculator can help determine seeding rate Proper seeder calibration is an essential practice for achieving the stand you’re looking for. Here are four steps for better calibration. First, use…