by Breanne Baker | Jun 18, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
There is now heat, a little bit of moisture, and we are starting to see a big difference in the growth of the 13 different varieties of canola. The crop stages still varies between the different strips, but DuPont’s 3150 has the best emergence and is mostly at the 3-4...
by Breanne Baker | Jun 16, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
Late seeding in many parts of the Prairies this year has more canola growers considering a top dressing application as a way to boost fertility before bolting. “In order to get crops seeded this year, many growers did not get the chance to use as much fertilizer...
by Breanne Baker | Jun 4, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
Many producers were unable to do a pre-seed burn-off so it is critical to maximize efficiency with the first in-crop pass. The first step is scouting to determine weed species present and staging. Some growers are noticing that the grassy weeds are present and need...
by Breanne Baker | Jun 3, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is advising growers to remove weeds early. “Weeds compete for light, nutrients, and moisture and a canola crop is most susceptible to this weed competition at the seeding stage,” says Arvel Lawson, CCC program manager for...
by Breanne Baker | May 28, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
On Wheat: maximizes available phosphorus and potassium required for top yields promotes quick, uniform emergence seed safe at recommended rates safe on plant foliage tank mix with glyphosates and fungicides optimizes plant health non-corrosive on planter/drill...
by Breanne Baker | May 26, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
Snow, freezing temperatures on four to five nights and in some areas, heavy frosts (as low as minus 7°C), occurred across the Prairies last week. This may prompt canola growers to consider reseeding. However, resist the urge to reseed immediately, as recovery may turn...
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