Flax growers can now use BASF Canada’s Headline to help protect crops against Pasmo. The company announced June 23 it’s picked up an amended registration for the strobilurin fungicide’s use in flax crops. As a preventive against Pasmo (Septoria linicola), Headline is recommended at 120 millilitres per acre (0.3 litres per hectare) at eight to
Fungicide Approved Against Pasmo In Flax
Late-seeded canola draws early-season pests: CCC
Normally by now we would be done talking about early-season pests such as flea beetles and cutworms, but with the canola crop behind this year by one to three weeks, growers may need to be vigilant in scouting fields. “The pest situation was at a bit of a lull due to the cooler weather across
Cool Soil Temperatures Canola Sprouts
Across the Prairies this spring, canola emergence is very slow and in some fields, uneven. Research has shown much lower and slower canola germination at low temperatures. Soil temperatures above 5C have little effect on the time to 50 per cent germination; however, the number of days to 50 per cent germination increases dramatically at
Don’t rush to reseed frosted canola acres: CCC
Warm temperatures continue to be elusive for canola growers across much of the Prairies, as many areas continue to experience below-average daytime and nighttime temperatures. In Manitoba alone, the Canola Council of Canada reports, growing degree days (GDD) to date range between 40 to 60 per cent of normal and as a result, emergence, growth
Spring Canola Storage: It’s All In The Numbers
Two numbers should be on the minds of producers with canola in their bins – eight and 15. “For long-term storage canola needs to be kept below eight per cent moisture and 15C,” says Canola Council of Canada agronomist Matthew Stanford. “As oil content goes up, the potential for storage issues increases, so with the
Cutting Fertilizer Rates In Canola Can Cut Profits
Think twice before cutting back on fertilizer rates this spring. “With canola prices having backed off of last spring’s highs and fertilizer prices remaining relatively high, growers might be tempted to shave fertilizer rates in order to reduce costs,” says Canola Council of Canada senior agronomy specialist John Mayko. “But canola growers who cut fertilizer
Clean Equipment
If you knew that investing some time now could save you thousands of dollars later, would you do it? “Clubroot is a serious disease of canola, particularly in Alberta right now, with the potential to seriously harm crops,” says Canola Council of Canada agronomist Erin Brock. “By taking the time now to properly clean equipment,
Don’t Risk Export Access With Deregistered Varieties
Growers must keep deregistered canola varieties out of fields this spring, says Arvel Lawson, program manager for crop production with the Canola Council of Canada (CCC). “Canada’s bulk-handl ing system for canola means that all growers play a role in keeping canola export ready,” says Lawson. “Each and every load of canola delivered to the
Canola council advises care with early seeding
Growers eager to get out in the field are reminded to take extra caution to avoid the high price of incorrect seeding depth that may result in uneven stands, says Canola Council of Canada senior agronomy specialist Doug Moisey. “Uneven stands can reduce yields and ultimately cost growers money, says Moisey. “Growers should take care to
Watch moisture and temperature in stored canola
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 per cent moisture and 15 degrees Celsius” says Canola Council of Canada agronomist Matthew Stanford. “As oil content goes up, the potential for storage issues increases, so
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