The ideal time to control weeds is a shifting target, but an agronomist with the Canola Council of Canada says that by following several key principles, growers can ensure they are getting the maximum benefits from their weed control efforts. “The number one principle is to concentrate on controlling early emerging weeds, at the one- […] Read more
Stories by Canola Council of Canada
Canola density worth watching
Canola is a flexible crop because wide variations in plant densities will often produce similar yields. If plant density is low, around 60 plants per sq. metre, then individual plants grow larger, bear bigger stems and produce more pods. As plant density increases, plants produce thinner stems, fewer branches, fewer pods and less seeds per […] Read more
Use caution when storing hot canola
Storage can be a concern for growers starting to combine canola in warm temperatures. Growers should be aware that canola binned at high temperatures may be susceptible to heating and spoilage even though it may test dry, particularly if it contains green material such as weed seeds or chaff. Aeration to lower the temperature is […] Read more
Reseeding decisions often difficult
For farmers faced with damaged canola seedlings this spring, the crucial step in deciding whether to reseed is to accurately assess the crop injury and estimate the yield potential of the surviving stand. Growers often overrate the injury and thus underestimate the potential of canola seedlings to recover. Canola seedlings injured by insects, wind or […] Read more
Assess canola seed vigour before buying
Canola growers who do not take the time to check the vigour of their canola seed this spring are gambling with profitability, says Doug Moisey, Canola Council of Canada agronomist for southern Alberta. Ensuring seed has good vigour will get the crop off to a good start and help it to better compete with pests. […] Read more
Check stored canola for heating problems
A lot of canola went into bins well above the safe long-term storage level of eight percent moisture, says Jim Bessel, an agronomist with the Canola Council of Canada. “Combined with the current fluctuating air temperatures, there’s a much higher probability that hot spots will develop in your canola. The hot spots will cause spoilage […] Read more
