Canola Research Hub

The best crop rotation

September 2023—…will depend on the region and the farm goals. A five-year study evaluated region-specific crop rotations for nitrogen fertilizer use efficiency, precipitation use efficiency, yield and net revenues. In Kui Lui’s five-year ‘Optimizing systems productivity, resilience and sustainability in the major Canadian ecozones’ project, six region-specific crop rotations were evaluated for nitrogen fertilizer use efficiency,...
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Biocontrol organisms reduce cutworms in canola

March 2023—

The Canola Research Hub recently highlighted three research studies that investigated nematodes, parasitoids and other insect pest predators that impact cutworms in canola. These biocontrol organisms may be currently providing pest management assistance or could provide optional biocontrol in the coming years.

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Surveillance and strategies to manage HR weeds

January 2023—

Recent research projects give us an update on the state of herbicide-resistant weeds on the Prairies, and provide tips for effective prevention and management. Outside agronomic expertise may help with a practical integrated weed management plan.

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Where sectional control shines

November 2022—

Seeding tools with sections that shut off automatically when passing over already-seeded areas will reduce input costs for seed and fertilizer. It proves particularly profitable in fields with odd shapes and obstacles.

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