by Breanne Baker | May 18, 2011 | Agronomy, Articles, Crop Production
From Canola Council of Canada Peace (B.C. and Alberta): Canola seeding is around 25% complete across the region and progressing well. Warm temperatures and high winds have dried out the topsoil, and many growers are seeding deeper to hit moisture. Alberta: Canola...
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...