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…
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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…
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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…
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EVENTSaskOilseeds, SaskBarley, Sask Wheat, and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers have partnered with WARC to host farmers and agronomists for a tour of on-farm research trials in the Davidson area. Lunch will…
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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…
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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…
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