Considering pre-harvest weed control, desiccation or late insect and disease control? Then look at the pre-harvest interval (PHI) of a product before spraying. PHI is the number of days that……
Canola Watch Posts
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Research indicates that the optimum stage to swath canola for both yield and quality is up to an average of 60% seed colour change (SCC) on the main stem. To……
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Controlled-traffic farming (CTF) Alberta is hosting a tour near Morrin, July 29 from 1:00 to 6:00. Click here for more information. Combine Clinic is coming to the Peace region, August 4,……
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Peace (B.C. and Alberta): South and central regions continue dry. Some areas got a few tenths last week, but it was really sporadic and spotty. North Peace and the very……
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Issues of the week: July 21, 2010 — Diamondback moth larvae are showing up across the Prairies, and some growers are spraying. Crops just starting to flower should be assessed……
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Watch for blackleg. Blackleg stem girdling has appeared in fields in Manitoba and western Saskatchewan — and it seems to be worse in tight canola rotations. Blackleg is a key……
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First signs of diamondback moth larvae are larvae hanging from threads and feeding on leaves. Feeding damage is usually a mining of the leaf, giving the appearance of a “window……
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Issues of the week: July 14, 2010 — Unexplained bud browning and strange plant growth has retailers and growers in the Peace unsure of the problem. Drought stress, nutrient deficiency……
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Peace (B.C. and Alberta): Most of the Peace still needs rain. A few tenths in spots last week isn’t enough. The north got timely rains, but many canola fields in……