by Breanne Baker | May 26, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
May 25th was the first time that we were able to find seedlings out of the ground at the Get More Bushels Super Crop Plot. Emergence is still slow on most of the varieties but some are quicker out of the ground than others. DuPont D3150 and the Invigor EXP 674 both...
by Breanne Baker | May 22, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Field Scouting
Despite a generally cool spring, flea beetles are starting to emerge in some parts of the prairies. The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is advising canola growers to check their crops regularly since flea beetle feeding can reduce yield and lead to a longer flowering...
by Breanne Baker | May 19, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
Recent snowfall and frost in Alberta and some other parts of the Prairies may be prompting canola growers to consider reseeding, but the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) urges producers to wait a few days or longer to assess the damage. “Resist the urge to...
by Breanne Baker | Apr 29, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
The PMRA has granted an emergency registration for Solo + Basagran Forte for post emergent weed control in dry edible beans in Manitoba and Alberta. Market classes covered include Great Northern, Pinto, Pink, Small Red, Cranberry, Black and Navy. The addition of UAN...
by Breanne Baker | Apr 29, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
Trilex AL Seed Treatment Fungicide provides seed and seedling protection from seed and soil borne diseases caused by Rhizoctonia solani, Fusarium spp., Pythium spp., Botrytis cinerea and Phomopsis longicolla on labeled crops. Trilex AL is registered for use on beans...
by Breanne Baker | Apr 27, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
April 27, 2009: Two numbers should be on the minds of producers with canola in their bins — 8 and 15. “For long term storage canola needs to be kept below 8 percent moisture and 15 degrees Celsius” says Canola Council of Canada agronomist Matthew...