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The Canadian Grain Commission has a colour guide for elevator graders to follow. Distinctly green is a dark green throughout the whole seed. Light green or greenish yellow seeds – sometimes called 'limes' – are not distinctly green and are not included in the green total…
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Some growers in wet areas are considering fall seeding canola in case spring 2011 is too wet to get the crop in. If the winter and spring are dry and……
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October 6, 2010 A great chance for perennial weed control Perennial weeds such as Canada thistle, dandelion, and quack grass are best controlled in the fall because these plants are……
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Spread residue evenly in fields planned for canola in 2011. Good canola stand establishment, especially in direct seeding situations, starts with straw and chaff from the previous crop. Spreading residue……
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With crop that’s been in the swath for 3, 4 or 5 weeks and is not drying down, growers are probably best to be patient and wait for better harvest……
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Sept. 21, 2010 — Swath canola hit by heavy frost. Canola that was still fairly green when heavy frost hit this week will desiccate quickly. Pods can start dropping or……
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September 17, 2010 — Did you have frost last night? Growers with standing canola are wondering whether to swath right away. Before making that decision, note the temperature and duration……
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With frost forecast for many Prairie regions by Thursday or Friday this week, many growers are wondering whether to swath canola today so the crop has 3 days in the……