QU: Should I Be Worried About Stored Canola and Flax Spoiling on a 31C Day in...
Excellent question that we usually do not have to think about in early May! As most grain is still cold in the bin and with the rapid increase in outside temperature, the potential for spoilage could...
View ArticleSpring Frost or Late Snow and Emerged Canola – Time to Re-Seed?
Temperature is the instigator for causing frost, but damage inflicted and need to re-seed canola is highly influenced on these other factors: Duration – Short but LIGHT frost = < 2 hours, may not...
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HOW DO I CONTROL VOLUNTEER CANOLA IN MY SOYBEAN?
First ask yourself if you need to control the volunteer canola in your crop. Research by Dr. Rob Gulden and graduate student Paul Gregoire at the University of Manitoba (U of M) showed that volunteer...
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Manitoba Insect & Disease Update – Issue 10: July 20, 2016
The Manitoba Insect and Disease Update is now posted at: http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/crops/seasonal-reports/insect-report-archive/insect-report-2016-07-20.html Some highlights from the update:...
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Blackleg in Canola – to spray or not to spray?
Things to consider: Crop rotation – the tighter the rotation the higher the risk of blackleg Historic levels of blackleg in that field – have you experienced yield loss from blackleg? Weather forecast...
View ArticleSeed Placed Fertilizer Cautions for Canola
Submitted by: John Heard, Manitoba Agriculture, Soil Fertility Specialist Spring 2018 has brought many questions about seedplaced fertilizer rates for canola. Several factors are causing concern:...
View ArticleCan Sidebanded Nitrogen Cause Injury in a Dry Year?
Submitted by: John Heard, Manitoba Agriculture, Soil Fertility Specialist With a lack of seedbed moisture, there are justified concerns about seedplaced fertilizer injury to canola and other crops....
View ArticleAre the conditions right for sclerotinia in canola?
There are a few points to remember when considering a fungicide application for sclerotinia in canola this year: In order for sclerotia to germinate and produce apothecia, they require at least 10 days...
View ArticleWhen Should I Swath My Canola?
Staging canola for swathing or pre-harvest desiccation is critical to maintain high quality seed and maintain yield. Ideal swath timing is when 60% of seeds on the main stem have turned colour, meaning...
View ArticleEffect of Spring Frost on Emerging Crops
Submitted by Anastasia Kubinec, Manitoba Agriculture Originally posted May 8th and 30th, 2015…..re-post May 13, 2016 and now May 27, 2019. Don’t assume because there is frost (or snow) on the ground,...
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