Growers must keep deregistered canola varieties out of fields this spring, according to crop production program manager Arvel Lawson of the Canola Council of Canada (CCC). “Canada’s bulk handling system for canola means that all growers play a role in keeping canola export ready,” Lawson said in a council release Thursday. “Each and every load
Steer clear of deregistered canolas: CCC
Spread sulphur now, save money on 2009 crop
Applying elemental sulphur now can boost next year’s canola crop and save money, the Canola Council of Canada says. “If growers are interested in applying elemental sulphur for next year’s canola crop, look at broadcasting it this fall,” senior agronomy specialist John Mayko said in a release. Growers choose elemental sulphur fert i lizer because
Be patient with green seed in the swath
If you have green seed in the canola swath, your best option may be to leave it in the field a little longer. It is still early enough in the harvest season for canola with moderate to high green seed counts in the swath to cure and potentially be taken off as No. 1. The
Hit weeds hardest in post-harvest window: CCC
Post-harvest spraying is a great opportunity to control perennial weeds and winter annuals. Effective control this fall, while the weather co-operates on much of the Prairies, will prevent these weeds from robbing fields of moisture and nutrients early next spring, according to the Canola Council of Canada. “With high input costs, making sure nutrients are
Store high-oil canola cool, dry: CCC
While it’s always important to condition harvested canola crops down to storage-safe temperature and moisture levels in the fall, it’s even more critical in years such as this when the crop’s oil content is expected to be quite high, according to the Canola Council of Canada. “We have all heard that oil and water don’t
Canola growers should wait for “average” colour
Many canola growers will face crops at two or more stages of development when it comes time to swath this year. The most profitable approach is to hold off swathing until sufficient average seed colour change has taken place, said David Vanthuyne, an agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada at Watrous, Sask. But
Wait before reseeding frostbitten canola: CCC
Canola growers in several areas of the Prairies who woke up to frost-damaged crops this morning should wait at least four days to assess damage before taking drastic action. The Canola Council of Canada on Tuesday advised canola growers to wait a minimum of four days, because plant recovery depends on frost severity and subsequent
Hybrid canolas need fertilizer, price aside: CCC
Canola growers who cut their fertilizer rates with the high price of crop nutrients in mind may end up cutting their profits, the Canola Council of Canada warns. With spring fertilizer prices at or close to record highs for most products, growers may be tempted to reduce fertilizer rates on their canola for this coming
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