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What better way to learn about blackleg?

Manitoba canola grower Andre Badiou took part in a study to find out more about the blackleg on his farm and pick up a few management tips. He helped with the study, and the study helped him.

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Investigation into pod drop and pod retention resistance

Key result: Seed losses at harvest can be significant. This study provides insight into pod drop and the factors impacting it. The pod retention measurement method developed and validated in this study can be used in future studies. Results from this study also suggest that pod retention is a heritable trait and could be exploited by...

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Consider seed size when targeting optimum plant stand

Key result: Seeding rates should be established based on 1,000-seed weight, using an on-line seeding rate calculator or on-line apps. Project title, Principal investigator: “Seed size and seeding rate effects on canola yield and quality,” Neil Harker, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Lacombe Funding: Alberta Canola, MCGA, SaskCanola, CCC, AAFC, GF2 Recent surveys indicate that approximately...

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Aim for consistent seed depth

Planters are the ultimate tool for precise and consistent seed placement,
which benefits canola stand establishment. But are they worth it?

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New threats: Aster yellows and swede midge

Key result: This study revealed new information about yield losses from aster yellows, tentative economic thresholds for leafhoppers, and the lifecycle patterns and host preference of swede midge. Growers should scout crops for swede midge and leafhoppers and consult with agronomists if either pest or aster yellows are identified. Project title, Principal investigator: “Aster yellows...