by Breanne Baker | May 17, 2011 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
Please join the Canola Council of Canada for a presentation from Dr. Tom Wolf, Research Scientist with Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, on spraying tips for 2011. The webinar will run for approximately 60 minutes and will include a Q&A session with...
by Breanne Baker | May 13, 2011 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
From Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development As of May 1, 2011, soil moisture reserves were generally at least near normal or better across much of the province, with only a few areas of the province classified as below normal. . Ralph Wright, head of Alberta...
by Breanne Baker | May 11, 2011 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
From Canola Council of Canada Peace (B.C. and Alberta): Some growers have started seeding, and most growers will start before the end of the week. Alberta: Seeding is underway and the province looks set for a busy week in the fields. Alberta crop report. Saskatchewan:...
by Breanne Baker | May 5, 2011 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
From Canola Council While checking fields: —Monitor soil temperature. Crop residue, shelterbelts and slope will make some soils cooler than others. Warmer fields may be ready to seed first. Use a soil thermometer to compare soil temperatures at seeding depth. Because...
by Breanne Baker | May 4, 2011 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
From Canola Council Seeding is delayed across the Prairies due to excess moisture and cooler temperatures. Performing the following jobs now will help growers complete their seeding operation efficiently as soon as the fields are ready. Canola seeded early usually has...
by Breanne Baker | May 2, 2011 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
Looks like things are set to get underway for seeding in the Peace area of Alberta. I am hearing many fields in Southern Alberta are starting to dry up with growers looking to hit the field by the end of this week in certain areas. If you have an update from your...