Return to Canola Council HomeIn the quest to maximize canola yields, insect scouting is a vital component. Diamondback moth (DBM) impacts can vary in severity between years and regions, but outbreak years can cause…
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Seedling disease management to improve canola plant establishment
Canola is vulnerable to a number of seed and seedling diseases, including those caused by Rhizoctonia solani, Fusarium species and Pythium species (see ‘Comparison of root rot pathogens’ graphic below). These can impact plant…
Read moreMicroorganisms with potential for macro benefits
A good seedbed is important for germination and emergence and a plant’s root microbiome may also be important for nutrient cycling and plant growth. Potential impacts of root-associated microorganisms Dr.…
Read moreCanola disease survey recap to inform risk management in 2022
Crop disease surveillance is critical every growing season – both at the individual field scouting level and at the regional or provincial surveying level. While the Prairie-wide insect monitoring network…
Read moreInsect pest forecasts and scouting considerations for 2022
Image source: Olfert’s ‘Co-ordinated monitoring, forecasting and risk warning for insect pests of field crops in Canada’ project Pre-season preparations can include checking insect pest forecasts and considering management strategies…
Read moreFourteen new projects awarded funding under the 2022 Canola Agronomic Research Program
A new round of Canola Agronomic Research Program (CARP) projects have been announced for 2022 program year. Officially beginning on April 1st the fourteen new projects will span one to…
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