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Home / Canola Watch / How to reduce combine losses

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  • September 10, 2020 - Issue 26
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September 10, 2020

How to reduce combine losses

Canola producers can lose up to five bushels per acre – perhaps even more – if the combine isn’t adjusted properly. Please read this article for tips to measure combine losses and make adjustments to limit those losses.

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