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An important factor in canola stand establishment next spring is the crop residue situation this fall. An even mat of cereal residue is preferable to clumpy distribution that can affect drill performance, seed survival and overall crop uniformity next year. Fall is the best time to make sure residue is spread evenly. A properly adjusted combine straw chopper and spreader…
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1. Assess the disease situation. 2. Consider disease severity when choosing varieties. 3. Recognize which issues were agronomic versus environmental. 4. Evaluate variety performance. 5. Manage residue with the combine. 6. Identify weeds before making fall weed control decisions. 7. Manage volunteer canola. (Key is to prevent losses in the first place.) 8. Count stems after harvest. 9. Do a…
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Take these steps to control fall weeds and avoid herbicide carryover damage in fields planned for canola in 2015…
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Various labs will test soil for clubroot. Those collecting soil samples are advised to park on the road when possible so the vehicle does not pick up infested soil. Follow sanitation procedures if visiting more than one field. This includes using disposal boot covers for each field and cleaning and disinfecting footwear and tools that come in contact with the…
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Excess moisture has caused some canola to sprout inside pods. There is not much growers can do to avoid this, and combining early is not an option — given the storage risk. Sprouted seed is categorized as “damaged” seed, which is a grading factor. No.1 canola can have a maximum 5% damaged seed. No.2 can have up to 12% damaged…
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