This article was written by Dwiti Mistry, Canola & Dry Bean Research Assistant The major canola insect Brassicogethes viridescens, or the pollen beetle, is of growing concern in Canada as it has the potential to significantly impact yield from canola crops. The pollen beetle is a known canola pest in Europe and has also been an established pest in the…
This article was written by Dwiti Mistry, Canola & Edible Bean Research Assistant Insect surveillance was conducted in winter canola in Ontario for the 2020-2021 season to monitor the type and number of insects that inhabit this crop. There were 13 fields surveyed in Wellington, Huron, Grey, Chatham-Kent and Middlesex counties. Sweeps were taken from 10 different areas of each…
Canola will dry down naturally and can be harvested directly without the application of pre-harvest herbicides. If the field is weedy or canola stems are green, there may be value in applying a pre-harvest herbicide. Pre-harvest herbicides may assist with dry down but will not hasten maturity. Follow all herbicide label specifications. Canola must be delivered at 10% moisture or…
Meghan Moran April 28, 2021 551 Comments Off on White Mould and Cabbage Seedpod Weevil Mangement in CanolaFlowering has begun in many winter canola fields. Two key pests in winter canola at this growth stage are cabbage seedpod weevil (CSW) and white mould (a.k.a. Sclerotinia stem rot). These are also both pests of spring canola, and the management recommendations are the same for both types of canola. Cabbage Seedpod Weevil When to scout: CSW may begin to…
Ontario winter canola yields were very strong in 2020 giving us a good look at the incredible yield potential of the crop. Many producers reported yields over 3700 lb/ac and some watched their yield monitors jump over the 5000 lb/ac mark. The mild winter was likely a big part of that success, but Mother Nature did put the crop through…
Meghan Moran March 3, 2021 932 Comments Off on Winter Canola: Plant Survival Assessments and Spring FertilizerWhen spring arrives, winter canola growers will have to scout their fields and answer 3 questions before applying fertilizer: Is the canola alive? Does it have strong yield potential? What is the population of healthy plants? Scouting typically begins towards the end of March when plants start to green up. Assessments should be made after the risk of further losses…
Meghan Moran January 25, 2021 690 Comments Off on 2020 Canola Yield Challenge: An Interview with the WinnersOntario spring and winter canola growers share how they produced high yielding spring and winter canola crops. 0:00 4th Place – Dave Schill 19:30 3rd Place – Hunter Family 42:10 2nd Place – Nathan Overloop 57:36 1st Place – Toll Family Music from bensound.com
Winter canola performance trials have been conducted for 2 years at the AAFC Harrow Research and Development Center in Essex County. The trials included winter canola varieties sourced primarily from the US, and include the variety Mercedes which is registered in Ontario. Trial Locations Harrow, Ontario, Canada. pH = 5.6, O.M. = 1.6%, Soil type: 61% Sand, 31% Silt,…
Winter canola seed sales have been very strong and Ontario acres in 2020 are expected to be higher than ever before. While research on the crop has been limited, some recommendations are outlined below based on experience over the past few years and experience with spring canola in Ontario. Field Selection Fields should have good drainage and low clay content….
Meghan Moran May 29, 2020 1667 Comments Off on Flea Beetle in Spring Canola: Monitor, Identify Fields at Risk & Consider the WeatherCanola producers are likely familiar with flea beetle and have an understanding of how to manage them. Many are reporting flea beetle feeding this spring. A few resources have been brought together here to help with scouting and decision making on control measures. “Five Things to Know about Flea Beetle” from Canola watch by Canola Council of Canada (CCC) Comprehensive…
OMAFRA Field Crop Team April 23, 2020 1011 Comments Off on OMAFRA Field Crop Report – April 23, 2020While the growing season started early in many regions, cooler temperatures over the last week have slowed progress. Manure applications continue where soil conditions are fit. Cereals Winter wheat planted prior to mid-October continues to look good. However, some late planted fields have holes due to winterkill or excess water. Growers with a market for mixed feed grain are choosing…
Meghan Moran March 5, 2020 2077 Comments Off on Winter Canola Survival in 2018/2019 in Southwestern OntarioIn the 2018/2019 winter canola season, 17 fields were monitored to evaluate winter survival of winter canola, and to support expansion of regions that can access crop insurance for winter kill. Information was collected from producers on soil type, planting date, planting equipment, fall fertility, canola hybrid, and growth stage prior to a hard fall frost to contribute to assessments…
Spring Canola Planting and Development Spring canola acreage in Ontario declined 25 per cent in 2019 compared to the previous year. Insured acres totaled just over 30,000 compared to approximately 40,000 in 2018. Five counties that grew canola in 2018 did not appear in the insured acreage statistics this year. Some producers were unable to plant all their intended canola…
Scott Banks November 20, 2019 1962 Comments Off on Is this Peas with a Bad Case of Mustard?…No, it’s Peaola!Jennifer and Mike Doelman farm near Douglas, Ontario where Mike spoke about their experience growing peaola at a recent Soil Network event. The Ontario Soil Network goal is improving Ontario’s Soils. Growing peaola is the intercropping of peas and canola together in the same field, at the same time. Figure 1 shows the Doelman’s 2019 peaola field when both crops…
Meghan Moran October 4, 2019 1832 Comments Off on Pre-Harvest Herbicide Options in Canola; Managing Re-GrowthSpring canola harvest is not yet complete, with a majority of the crop still standing in northern regions. Many fields were ready to harvest up to two weeks ago, but the weather has not cooperated. Producers are now reporting that canola is re-growing and quite green in the lower canopy. Pre-harvest herbicide application may improve harvest conditions; some details to…
