Canola seed moisture of eight per cent or less and temperatures of 15°C or less are ideal for safe long-term storage. If the temperatures plateau or start to rise, it can signal the start of spoilage. It only takes one small hot spot to start a chain reaction that can spoil a whole bin.
The Prairie Weed Monitoring Network aims to implement a comprehensive weed biovigilance strategy for the Prairies, including weed monitoring, risk assessment and forecasting.
We still have a lot to learn about verticillium stripe in canola. To address some of the knowledge gaps, a recent project investigated the disease development, evaluated canola genotypes for resistance and examined its interactions with blackleg.
Canola seeding rates may require adjusting under certain conditions to optimize plant populations and maximize yields, according to research. Seeding rates may need to be increased when seeding at a later seeding date, when high average temperatures or low precipitation are observed before seeding, or expected after seeding.
While liming may serve as an effective tool to complement host-plant resistance, field-specific conditions can affect its utility. Consider this before investing in liming to manage clubroot.