April 15, 2025 – Flea beetles continue to top the list of canola pests, but a fast start for your crop can make all the difference. Learn how quick establishment can reduce your reliance on foliar sprays.
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A cost-effective way to crank up your composite soil samples
October 7, 2024 – The most common soil sampling practice is to collect one composite sample per field. This article will describe a low-cost way to take your composite samples…
Read moreTaking action on verticillium stripe
Aug 2, 2024 – Researchers detected verticillium stripe, caused by the pathogen Verticillium longisporum, in canola in Manitoba in 2014. Since then, the disease has been found across the Prairies, causing yield…
Read moreNew sclerotinia tool helps growers assess disease risk and severity
June 26, 2024 – Growers and agronomists looking for help in making sclerotinia spray decisions this summer will have access to a new online tool from the Canola Council of…
Read moreSuspect herbicide-resistant kochia? Here’s what to do
May 28, 2024 – Approximately two weeks after spraying, scout to check for surviving weeds that may need a second application. These weed “escapes” have a number of potential causes…
Read more10 ways to drought-proof canola
April 16, 2024 – Farmers can’t control the weather but they can control their weather preparedness. Can farmers actually “drought-proof” the crop? No. A long drought will result in significant…
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