Hail Damage To Pods
The later hail occurs in the season, the more damage it can do to yield. Canola can keep flowering to compensate from hail that occurs during flowering. And plants that… Read More
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Patch Management For Clubroot: You Can Do It! Here’s How
Canola plants yellowing pre-maturely could be infected with clubroot. If you find a patch of canola plants with clubroot galls, take action now to contain it. This is especially important… Read More
Preparing Farm Youth for a Safe Harvest Season
During harvest, a lot of work needs to be done in a short amount of time. It is often during this busy time that priorities shift and safety can be… Read More
Consideration of Pre-Harvest Intervals with Late Season Spraying
Grain producers are using extra caution when applying crop protection products due to unusual growing conditions and late emerging pests. “After the application of a late season pesticide, a crop… Read More
Best Timing For Perennial Weeds: Pre-Harvest or Post-Harvest?
If you have a canola field with a lot of perennial weed escapes, especially Canada thistle, are you better to spray them pre-harvest or post-harvest for maximum efficacy? There are… Read More
Timing Questions: Swathing and Pre-Harvest Aids
Here are some timing considerations as harvest nears. If swathing: Canola fields swathed at 60% seed colour change (SCC) on the main stem can yield 8% more than fields swathed… Read More
Crop Producers Granted Extension To Repay Cash Advances
Farmers form the backbone of rural communities across Canada. They are integral to expanding our middle-class and strengthening our economy. The Government of Canada remains committed to growing Canada’s agricultural… Read More
Government of Canada Invests Over $3.4 Million in Canola Research to Increase Yields
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, announced an investment of up to $3,457,985 for SaskCanola… Read More
Leaders Wanted to Represent Alberta’s Canola Growers
The Alberta Canola Producers Commission is seeking four canola growers to serve as directors on the board of directors for a 3-year term. This year, directors are needed in regions… Read More
New Attractions Brewing at Open Farm Days
Albertans are encouraged to mark Aug. 17-18 on their calendars to experience this year’s Alberta Open Farm Days lineup, including an exclusive craft beer. People can visit more than 150… Read More
