by Breanne Baker | May 30, 2011 | Agronomy, Articles, Field Scouting
From Canola Council of Canada Seeding is the top priority right now, but take time everyday to scout emerged canola fields. Cutworms have been observed in some areas already and can wipe out huge patches of canola if they’re left unchecked for too long. May 20, 2011...
by Breanne Baker | Sep 17, 2010 | Agronomy, Articles, Field Scouting
Friday, September 17, 2010 Did you have frost last night? Growers with standing canola are wondering whether to swath right away. Before making that decision, note the temperature and duration of the frost. If you had a heavy frost… below -2 C Go out early...
by Breanne Baker | Jul 19, 2010 | Agronomy, Articles, Field Scouting
Now that the in crop weed spraying is complete, it is time to think about disease and insect spraying. It sure seems like a never ending cycle, and to boot, you have to hope that the white combine misses all your crops! This can make for a very stressful time of year....
by Breanne Baker | May 28, 2010 | Agronomy, Articles, Field Scouting
Adult diamondback moths have already been found in pheromone-baited traps in several areas of Manitoba and Alberta. This does indicate an early arrival of the moths. Scott Meers, insect management specialist with Alberta Agriculture, says the early arrival means we’ll...
by Breanne Baker | Aug 13, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Field Scouting
Lygus populations continue to be monitored in the Peace Region of Alberta and BC and in southern Alberta. Populations are variable as many fields are exceeding economic thresholds (as much as three to four times higher) and still many others remain below threshold...
by Breanne Baker | Jul 6, 2009 | Agronomy, Articles, Field Scouting
Yes, now that the spray season is coming to an end, it is time for the bugs to come out and play! There is starting to be more color to the fields, as the canola is starting to bolt and beginning to flower. It is still early to be sweeping for insects, but it is time...
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