September 2021—
Findings from two meta-analyses could influence preparations this fall for 2022, specifically to do with stubble height, nitrogen choices and fertilizer application timing.
March 2021—
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.
January 2021—
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.
September 2020—
Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute surveyed canola fields last fall to measure grain loss out the back of the combine. Losses ranged from 0.2 to 4.1 bu./ac., and operator experience with a combine tended to result in lower losses.
January 2020—
New AAFC research results posted on the Canola Research Hub shows that quantitative (minor gene) resistance to blackleg can work to reduce disease severity even when the major resistance gene is no longer effective.