Changes to canola disease labeling systems, protocols and cultivar screening – which all work toward ensuring high quality canola can be produced with minimized disease pressure – are covered by the pathology sub-committee of the Western Canada Canola/Rapeseed Recommending Committee (WCC/RRC). A recent sub-committee meeting on February 2 included discussion and changes on blackleg, clubroot and verticillium stripe…
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Access a comprehensive database of canola agronomic research using the Canola Research Hub’s new user-friendly interface at canolaresearch.ca…
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The 4R panel at Canola Discovery Forum 2020 generated a lot of interest among attendees, which meant a lot of questions went unanswered. Fortunately, the panelists agreed to answer the questions after the fact. Here are answers to the unanswered questions…
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With the milder winter temperatures, canola in storage might not be as stable as it usually is in mid-winter. This would be a good time to check each bin for potential spoilage…
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Clubroot is confirmed in more counties and municipalities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba in 2020…
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Insect and disease surveys across the Prairies have moved to a permission-based system to access fields for monitoring. Canola Watch uses this information to improve canola pest management. How to grant permission…
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The Canola Watch annual exam for CCA and CCSC credits is in seven sections this year. This gives CCAs and CCSCs the opportunity to customize the exam based on credits they need. Those who achieve 70 per cent or better on any one section will qualify for one continuing education unit (CEU) for that section. Pass all seven, get seven…
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The PMRA is phasing out the crop uses for chlorpyrifos (in products Lorsban, Pyrinex, Nufos, Warhawk, etc.)…
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Events and services from canola organizations and other Canola Watch stakeholders…