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This is a good week to be out scouting for situations that require immediate management, continued monitoring or detailed note-taking to make amends next year. Drill performance issues are a good example of the third situation. The following photos show damage observed in canola fields in the past week across the Prairies. Can you identify the cause for each?…
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Canola plants have been going through a lot of stress, and could be showing multiple symptoms. Good sleuthing means leaving the truck seat, putting on your booties and walking the fields. Getting to the bottom of any mystery takes keen observation (got your magnifying glass?), an open mind (the most obvious answer is not always the right answer) and a… -
Grasshoppers. If populations are significant and crop feeding has begun, a spray or bait application around field edges may be enough to reduce the threat. Grasshoppers are easier to manage…… -
This article has tips and links for information on spraying in windy conditions, when to spray uneven crop, spraying at the right crop stage, sprayer clean out to prevent crop damage, and Keep It Clean tips for new products… -
Herbicide damage to canola can take many forms. Here are some clues to look for… -
This diagram from IPNI shows where deficiency symptoms are likely to show up on a plant. Nitrogen is mobile, so with an N shortage, plants will move N to new parts of the plant. Therefore deficiency will show up first in older leaves… -
The later hail occurs, the higher the chance of yield loss, given that the plants have less time to recover. Plants with a broken main stem will likely die. Plants at the 6-leaf stage that lose most of the leaf area on the main stem can still live, but these leaves will not regrow. The plant will be delayed, and… -
Canola Discovery Forum tracks canola and the science behind it. Growers share their experiences and we build on that knowledge to identify research priorities and inspire collaborative efforts between academia and private sector companies. The goal is to seek strategic opportunities to facilitate risk reduction and advance the growth and profitability of the canola industry…
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How well can you identify the most common cutworm species found in Canadian canola crops?…