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In preparation for next season, here are a few field and office jobs and WHEN to start them…
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A great place to look for unbiased variety data that reflect actual production practices is the Canola Performance Trials website at canolaperformancetrials.ca…
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We had a grower ask about how many seeds per square foot he would have if he seeded 5g TKW seed at 5.5 lb./ac. Here are the steps to calculate…
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No.1 canola must have 90% germination or better at the time of sale. The seller is responsible to make sure seed complies with the grade on the tag. Growers can ask for the latest seed analysis when they pick up their seed…
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Consider these factors... 1. Do you trust the data? 2. What traits do you need? 3. How do you assess yield potential?…
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CR varieties deployed now to keep clubroot levels low is part of a long-term management approach to keep clubroot from ever reaching yield-damaging levels. CR varieties are recommended if growers are in communities where or near where clubroot is known to exist AND they…
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Seeding in April is not usually recommended or beneficial for canola (except perhaps late-April seeding in southern Alberta). Here are a few things you could do now…
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Do you think Canola Performance Trials should continue? If yes, in what fashion? You have only a few more days to have your voice heard on the canola variety trial information you see in your provincial Seed Guide!…
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Canola Performance Trials (CPT) 2015 small-plot data on canola seed varieties is now available in this online booklet…