Study supports early seeding
Key result: This study tested five seeding dates and clearly demonstrated that early seeding (May versus June) is a recommended practice to maximize canola yield potential and quality.
Key result: This study tested five seeding dates and clearly demonstrated that early seeding (May versus June) is a recommended practice to maximize canola yield potential and quality.
As researchers added phosphorus to the soil, microorganism diversity in the canola root microbiome went down. The roots didn’t need to “recruit” as many microorganisms.
To use the new soil health scoring tool, enter soil test results for key biological indicators and select the soil zone. The tool provides a soil health ranking
and description of the relative soil health status for that sample.
Saskatchewan farmers and agronomists can tap into Saskatchewan soil records online at mapper.sksis.ca to create predictive field maps and pinpoint soil test locations.
Seed treatment could reduce early blackleg infection, depending on canola variety resistance.