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Home / Canola Watch / Late-season hail: What to do?

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  • August 26, 2020 - Issue 24
August 26, 2020

Late-season hail: What to do?

Late season hail can damage pods and increase the shattering risk for those pods. Before jumping the gun and swathing too early, take these decision-making steps.

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