by Breanne Baker | Aug 28, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
For growers faced with uneven maturity within fields, it may not be possible to swath all the crop in the 50-60% seed colour change window. In situations where uneven maturity is the problem, the best approach is to swath when the most mature plants are close to 60%...
by Breanne Baker | Aug 19, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
With the variable stages in this year’s canola crop, questions about the benefits of applying a pod sealant are surfacing. Pod sealants are relatively new to the Canadian marketplace and limited scientific research has been conducted with these products under western...
by Breanne Baker | Aug 10, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
August 3rd, 2009 many people woke to the crash of hail on their siding and windows of their house, the brights flashes of lighting and in most cases no power. No one anticipated the sights of the damage the next morning. At about one thirty in the morning a belt of...
by Breanne Baker | Jul 9, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
Canola staging continues to be quite variable within an area and within a single field in some areas. Re-seeded and late seeded fields range from 4- leaf to rosette stage. Rainfall in areas that were extremely dry is resulting in a ‘second flush’ of germinating...
by Breanne Baker | Jul 3, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
Crop growth and development is variable within many fields in western Canada. Plus, thin plant stands are taking longer to cover the ground and weeds continue to compete in some fields. A common question being asked is can a field be sprayed after canola begins to...
by Breanne Baker | Jun 24, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
Crop growth and development is variable within many fields in western Canada. A common question being asked is when is the best time to spray? Each field should be considered on a case-by-case basis. Keep in mind a few important points: The first step is to scout....
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