Do the research studies described in this magazine make you want to test a new product or practice on the farm? Similar to the way planning for a vacation can provide emotional benefits even before you leave for it, the benefits of conducting an on-farm trial aren’t limited to the final values after harvest is complete.
Storage may be a relatively static and controlled operation, but it still involves understanding the equipment, layout and logistics unique to each farm, and managing risk to maintain seed quality until canola is delivered.
Findings from two meta-analyses could influence preparations this fall for 2022, specifically to do with stubble height, nitrogen choices and fertilizer application timing.
This article provides a quick summary of research results that could influence your canola stand establishment objectives for 2021. For more background information or specific details on each study, check out the redesigned Canola Research Hub at canolaresearch.ca.
Verticillium stripe disease has flown under the radar due to misdiagnosis, limited survey results and a lack of quantification of its impact on Western Canadian canola crops. New research projects underway will enhance our understanding.