Return to Canola Council HomeAlthough very small, flea beetles are a common pest insect of canola in the Prairies that can cause serious damage to crops early in the season. So, there is huge…
Read moreFlea beetle findings that shape management choices
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Management decisions to optimize soil temperature and moisture
The two most important environmental factors to pay attention to in the spring are soil moisture and soil temperature. Despite external factors such as air temperature and precipitation having an…
Read moreMaximize water and macro-nutrient use efficiency on your farm
Management practices can influence nitrogen, sulphur, phosphorous, and water use efficiencies (WUE) on your farm. However, there are many other factors which can also contribute to or impact these efficiencies.…
Read moreReduce the spread of clubroot spores with effective sanitation
Plant disease symptoms and potential yield impacts of clubroot in canola may not be noticed until late summer or fall, but actions and management choices made in the spring can…
Read moreExciting new research for 2021 CARP
Every year the Canola Agronomic Research Program (CARP) funds a new round of projects. The 2021 Canola Agronomic Research Program (CARP) officially begins on April 1st. This will include seven…
Read moreAddressing sclerotinia stem rot disease challenges
Sclerotinia stem rot disease is a major disease of canola in Canada. It is caused by the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, but unlike many of the other canola diseases, favourable environmental conditions…
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