Canola Research Hub

What did we learn from the Lygus Apocalypse?

March 2022—AAFC research scientists Héctor Cárcamo uses the term “Lygus Apocalypse” to describe the scene in some Alberta fields in 2021. The experience with this insect provided a good test for management recommendations. Héctor Cárcamo titled his Alberta Agronomy Update 2022 presentation “What did we learn from the lygus apocalypse?” To answer his own question, the...
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What is the “right place” for fertilizer?

January 2022—

Equipment upgrades, new technologies and knowledge from decades of research have aided in the improvements and evolution of application practices. Considering current nitrogen and phosphorus-containing fertilizer application options, what are the best fertilizer placement options for canola in Western Canada?

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Risk factors for canola storage

November 2021—

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.

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