Yield loss from hail depends on when it occurs. Hail on seedlings can have minimal effect while hail on pods can cause heavy loss…
Resources 2021
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Canola seeds sprouting in pods is called “precocious germination”. It can occur with heat stress, re-wetting of pods and aster yellows…
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With acres counted under 4R Nutrient Stewardship, canola growers can demonstrate their commitment to improved nutrient use. Part one of the article shows how to get acres counted. Part two describes basic-level 4R practices for nitrogen and phosphorus in Western Canada. What is 4R? 4R Nutrient Stewardship is a Fertilizer Canada framework encouraging growers to……
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When seeding into dry soil conditions from March until mid-May, the recommendation to seed canola no deeper than 1” still applies…
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Scientific research in Western Canada shows lower yields for canola in short rotations. Blackleg (shown above), clubroot and many other factors can cause this yield loss…
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Canola generally needs nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur fertilizer each year. A small percentage of fields will also benefit from a potassium application. The following article suggests what canola needs and what soil and crop residue could provide. The rest will come from fertilizer…
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Canola has the capacity to flower longer if stress subsides and potential for higher seed yield improves. With enough moisture, canola can also resume flowering if stems are cut from hail or swathing…
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The Canola Council of Canada agronomy team encourages canola growers to choose hybrids based on the opportunities and challenges in each particular field. This approach is seen as one way to improve productivity and profitability of the crop. Here are some scenarios describing how a farm might benefit from adopting this strategy…
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All canola should be conditioned immediately after combining to cool it down, even out the temperature throughout the bin and remove any moisture released through natural seed respiration that occurs in the first hours to weeks after harvest…
