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Steps to reduce flea beetle risk

This study based in the Peace River region of Alberta showed that later seeding, higher plant counts and larger seeds reduce flea beetle risk to canola yield. “Evaluating the effect of canola seeding rate and seed size seeded into wheat stubble on flea beetle damage and population,” María Angélica Ouellette, North Peace Applied Research Association...

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Why are low-yielding areas low yielding?

Low-yielding areas might contribute more to the bottom line by cutting inputs to reduce losses or increasing inputs to improve profitability. The choice depends on answering the question in the headline.

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Fungicide strategies for blackleg

Key practice: Consider early application of fungicide for blackleg management only when disease risk is high due to short crop rotations, erosion of cultivar resistance, or hail damage. Project title, Lead researcher: “Mitigating the risk of blackleg disease of canola using fungicide strategies,” 2011-15, Gary Peng, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC); Dilantha Fernando, University of...

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What better way to learn about blackleg?

Manitoba canola grower Andre Badiou took part in a study to find out more about the blackleg on his farm and pick up a few management tips. He helped with the study, and the study helped him.