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In this short video, Samara Hutton, CCC’s Director of Corporate Programs, demonstrates how to register through the new Canola 4R Advantage digital portal and shows how simple it is to complete a Canola 4R Advantage application.
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Quiz – Missing pods
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Many factors through the reproductive stage of canola can lead to blanks on the stem where pods should be. Here are four questions on the “missing pods” theme, with good links for more information.
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No spray / one spray / two sprays for sclerotinia?
Variable moisture and uneven crop staging may make the sclerotinia spray decision challenging this year. A fungicide is recommended if environmental factors leading up to and during flowering favour sclerotinia development, the pathogen is present in sufficient quantity, and yield potenial is high enough to justify the $20-$30/acre cost of application.
A simple way to appropriately time a single application in a variably staged crop is to count main stem flowers at multiple locations around the field to calculate an average flowering stage for the field. In many cases, the better option is to base timing on the portion of the crop that is most likely to produce the majority of the yield.
A split application may be preferable in a variably staged crop if both sclerotinia risk factors and yield potential are high. Applying first to more mature plants – even if most of the crop is less mature – can keep spore-infested petals from landing on pre-flowering plants. Reducing early infection on less mature plants can protect yield by ensuring those plants are not exposed to the disease for a long period. (Sclerotinia stem rot) (Factors in the sclerotinia spray decision) (Podcast – sclerotinia spray decision)
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Is there ROI in that insecticide spray?
Insects of all kinds are now crawling and flying into canola fields. Effective insect management includes knowing when – and when not – to spray. Every spray decision should consider economic thresholds. Notable insects this week include:
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Why isn’t my canola flowering normally?
The CCC has received multiple reports recently of canola not progressing through flowering normally. There are many reasons buds might not develop properly or plants might drop flowers. Any weather stress can trigger a hormone imbalance that leads to malformed growing points, abnormal bud and flower production, and sterile pods. Additionally:
- Temperatures above 28°C can cause shortened stamens;
- Drought can cause small and/or off-colour petals and dropped flowers;
- Nutrient deficiency can reduce flowering and/or can cause shortened stamens (boron) or pale, smaller flower petals (sulphur);
- Insect damage to buds (generally from lygus bugs and diamondback moths) can cause dark stains on flower petals and shriveled brown pedicles;
- Late off-label applications of herbicides, such as glyphosate applied after the 6-leaf stage, can cause pale petals and short stamens; and/or
- Frost / cold stress can burn flowers or delay flowering. Canola may suffer damage even when low temperatures stay marginally above zero if near-zero temperatures coincide with the stress of herbicide applied just before or just after the cold event.
The “mystery syndrome” or “floral deformation syndrome” found most often in weather-stressed canola is very likely the result of hormone imbalance. If you suspect floral deformation syndrome, please send photos and a description to your CCC agronomy specialist. (Many reasons for missing pods)
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When does the next round of Canola 4R Advantage funding open?
The CCC is now accepting applications for year two of Canola 4R Advantage, which provides funding to help pay for best management practices (BMPs) focused on nitrogen management. Check out the demo video that reviews the new, user-friendly application portal and steps to complete an application: the video and link to the portal are available on the CCC website at canolacouncil.org/4r-advantage, along with complete program details including answers to common questions.
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Canola Community Connections
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RESEEDING PROGRAMS: Click here for details on major companies’ reseeding programs.
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UPCOMING EVENT: Canola 4R Advantage demo plots
The CCC has established demo plots to demonstrate 4R fertility principles and to talk about the Canola 4R Advantage program. CCC staff will be on hand at these locations and tour dates:
– July 18th – Indian Head Crop Management Field Day – at IHARF, Indian Head, Saskatchewan
– July 25th – Lakeland College Field Day in at Lakeland College in Vermilion, Alberta
– August 1st-2nd Olds College field day, at Olds College, Alberta
– August 9th at 9am – Manitoba 4R Day at EMILI Innovation Farms, Grosse Isle, Manitoba
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UPCOMING EVENT: Brown Soil Zone (BSZ) canola demo plot tours
– July 18th – Chinook Applied Research Association 2023 Crop Tour Day, Oyen, Alberta
– July 20th – Wheatland Conservation Area (WCA) Field Day, Swift Current, Saskatchewan
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UPCOMING EVENT: Manitoba Crop Diagnostic School – July 6, 11, 12 & 13. The Crop Diagnostic School is designed to refine the diagnostic skills of agronomists and producers involved in field scouting and assessing crop health. This event is organized by Manitoba Agriculture and the University of Manitoba and will be hosted at the University of Manitoba Ian N. Morrison Research Farm in Carman. 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. Registration is $175 per person. For more information about Crop Diagnostic School click here.
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UPCOMING EVENT: Sask Crop Commissions Field Tour – July 11, 9am – 2pm. Hosted by Saskatchewan’s crop commissions and Max Ag, the tour will feature biological nitrogen fixation trials and seeding rate trials. Lunch and transportation from the Plenty, SK hall to the trial locations included. More information and registration is available here.
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UPCOMING EVENT: Grain Dryer Setup College
July 11 at Oakland Colony Farms in Carroll, MB
July 12 at Red River Seeds in Morris, MB
This event will feature several informative speakers covering all aspects of the grain dryer setup process, including equipment, power sources, relevant regulations and bylaws, and safety concerns. There will also be time provided for questions, allowing attendees to get information and advice specific to their operation. Hosted by Manitoba Canola Growers (MCGA), Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) and Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers (MPSG), in partnership with the Canola Council of Canada. Registration is now live.
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UPCOMING EVENT: Farmer First Aid Training presented by Manitoba Canola Growers and FarmSafe Manitoba
Selkirk: July 18, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at Saint Andrews, MB
Dauphin: July 20, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at Dauphin, MB
More details here.
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UPCOMING EVENT: Saskatchewan Crop Diagnostic School – Indian Head, SK – July 25 OR 26 (choose one day only). Hosted by the Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation, this is an in-depth training opportunity to improve crop scouting skills and further one’s agronomic knowledge. Time: 8:00 to 3:00 each day with registration beginning at 8am. Cost: $100.00 per person (includes lunch). Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are pending for Certified Crop Advisors. Limited spaces are available – register early to guarantee a spot.
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UPCOMING EVENT: Combine Clinic for Agronomists is scheduled for the afternoon of August 3, 2023 at the Ag in Motion site (near Langham, just 30 minutes NW of Saskatoon, SK). There will be two sessions: one on understanding a combine and combine adjustments, and another on measuring losses behind the combine. Register today, as space is limited!
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UPCOMING FIELD DAYS: There are many field days now scheduled in each of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. For details and links to register, visit this week’s full Community Connections listing here.
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SURVEY – CSPW Survey: The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is looking for canola fields in southwest Saskatchewan for the cabbage seedpod weevil survey. Interested producers can email Faith Hillsden to sign up.
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CUTWORM REPORTING:
Alberta: Alberta Agriculture offers reporting and mapping links here.
Saskatchewan: report cutworm findings to Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture entomologist James Tansey.
Manitoba: In Manitoba, report cutworm findings to Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs entomologist John Gavloski.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY: SaskCanola is looking to hire a Communications Specialist and a Flax Research & Extension Specialist. Application deadline is July 11. More information here.
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SUPPORT: Are you or is someone you know feeling burnt out, unreasonably stressed or exhausted? Help is available.
– Support lines by province
– Do More Ag Foundation
– Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program
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For a full listing of canola-related resources, opportunities and upcoming events, check out this week’s full Community Connections page here.
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