Swathing at 30 per cent seed colour change is so 1980s. Recent surveys show it’s better to wait until 60 per cent — or later
To control perennial weeds in canola, there are benefits to both pre- and post-harvest control options — the deciding factor could be tied to your goals
What you thought was sclerotinia might be verticillium stripe, and the Canola Council is making it a research priority
A PAMI survey finds canola losses can be minimized by operators who understand their machines and how to set them
New research shows fungicide applied at or just after 20 per cent flowering is still the best way to stop sclerotinia stem rot from shredding canola profits
Growing two crops in the same field sounds like it could be difficult, but these two farmers have figured it out and say the result is higher profit
With consistent depth, placement into warm, moist soils, and good competition against weeds, your canola fields can turn a higher percentage of seeds into mature, high-yielding plants
With variable-rate application at soil-building rates, Scott Keller’s investment in phosphate fertility is paying dividends in higher yields, improved nutrient use efficiency and fewer days to maturity
Here are the basic best management practices for phosphorus fertilizer
While there’s no ideal rotation for Western Canada, long-term studies show that over time, diversification will pay off
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