Key result: This study tested five seeding dates and clearly demonstrated that early seeding (May versus June) is a recommended practice to maximize canola yield potential and quality.

As researchers added phosphorus to the soil, microorganism diversity in the canola root microbiome went down. The roots didn’t need to “recruit” as many microorganisms.

Saskatchewan farmers and agronomists can tap into Saskatchewan soil records online at mapper.sksis.ca to create predictive field maps and pinpoint soil test locations.

Seed treatment could reduce early blackleg infection, depending on canola variety resistance.