The science behind the Canola Calculator
Science Edition 2017—
canolacalculator.ca will help farmers find plant densities and seeding rates that minimize risk and maximize profit potential. The tool depends largely on farmer-funded research.
Band N to reduce losses
Science Edition 2017—
With a change in machinery, Red River Valley farmer Brad Erb had to give up his time-of-seeding nitrogen banding. So he opted for the next best thing to reduce losses for his soil type: Fall banding.
Clubroot resistance saves canola in central Alberta
Science Edition 2017—
Grower-funded research at the University of Alberta has helped CPS bring new clubroot-resistant (CR) canola hybrids to market. These and other sources of CR canola has kept the crop economically viable in clubroot-infested areas.
Insect thresholds drive profitable pest decisions
Science Edition 2017—
One bertha armyworm per square metre can reduce canola yield by 0.058 bu./ac. So, 17 of them per square metre will drop yields by around 1 bu./ac. This information helps growers assess the threat and spray only when numbers are sufficient to provide a return on investment. How do we know these thresholds? Research.