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After broadcast seeding, including seeding by plane or helicopter, fields must be harrowed to loosen the soil surface and provide seed to soil contact. Canola seed is very light and does not embed into the soil, even if dropped from an airplane at high speed…
Canola Watch Posts
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Sulphur deficiency can show up as early as the 4-5 leaf stage in fields that are highly deficient. A top up with ammonium sulphate may be required in fields that have not received regular sulphur applications… -
Frost hit many areas of the Prairies again on the weekend. Some areas in central Alberta reported -8 C. This followed a frosts on a couple nights last week. Wait 3-4 days to see if the crop recovered before making a reseeding decision, and wait to make sure weeds are actively growing before spraying… -
Frost hit many areas of the Prairies on repeated nights over the past week. Emerged crop is at risk, especially delicate cotyledons. Wait 3 or 4 days, then look for……
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Peace (B.C. and Alberta): Canola seeding ranges from half to two thirds complete in the east, to 95% complete in the west. Most areas had some rain in the past……
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It can take a few days for young canola plants to recover after a frost. Even if damage looks severe, give the crop a few days to see if it will recover before considering whether to reseed. Weeds also need to start growing again after a frost before a spray will provide strong efficacy…
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Early weed control is the most economical. It reduces weed competition for nutrients and moisture, and improves yield potential for canola. In-crop weed control should occur as early as possible. The following article provides application windows for Clearfield, Roundup Ready and Liberty Link matching herbicides…
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Take a few extra minutes each day to scout emerged crop for insect damage. It could be a busy spring for flea beetles, and cutworm damage is already reported in parts of Alberta… -
Growers wondering when is too late to seed canola should consider these 4 factors: maturity of the variety, average date of first fall frost, crop insurance deadlines, and profit potential of option crops…