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Contents Hybrids........................................3 InVigor ®..................................5 DEKALB®.................................9 CANTERRA SEEDS................. 12 Nexera™................................. 15 Syngenta®............................. 17 Days to Maturity Chart............20 Stand Establishment................23 Disease Management..............29 Harvest Management.............. 33 Fuel, Lubricants and Storage....36 Grain Storage...........................38 Financing Options....................39
Grow your expectations
UFA works with leading seed companies to launch the latest canola hybrids that enhance value and ensure you get the most out of every acre. We seek out the newest, top-yielding varieties with the latest improvements in disease resistance and early maturity ratings. We offer local service and support – our agronomic experts know the growing conditions in your area and can help you choose the best hybrids for your fields. We stay on top of industry trends and best practices, so we can tailor our advice to help make your operation as profitable as possible. We’re dedicated to making sure your crop has everything it needs to succeed.
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With our advice and expertise, you can ensure your canola crop reaches its full potential. We call it our Crop Insights program. It’s our way of sharing knowledge and supporting you. We’re your trusted partners in crop production, with dependable solutions and innovative insights to get more out of every field and every acre on your farm.
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HyBriDs
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HyBriDs
This year, we’re excited to offer 11 new hybrids: InVigor® L241C, CANTERRA SEEDS CS2000, CS2100 and CS2200 CL, Syngenta® SY4105 and SY4166, DEKALB® 75-65 RR, 75-45 RR and 75-57 CR, and Nexera™ 2020 CL and 1020 RR. We’re always looking for new hybrids to meet the growing challenges you face. Our new hybrids feature clubroot resistance, multi-genic blackleg resistance, increased yield potential and different herbicide systems for providing multiple modes of weed control. All our varieties feature different maturity ratings, giving you greater flexibility in managing your harvest timing. Talk to your UFA Customer Account Manager about which hybrids are best for the growing conditions on your farm.
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When you choose to grow InVigor® hybrid canola, you can count on superior genetics, great performance and outstanding yields. InVigor hybrids have led the way for 19 years running in the Western Canada Canola Rapeseed Recommending Committee (WCC/RRC) registration trials. To get the InVigor you want and the best return on your investment, secure your hybrid today. NEW InVigor ® L241C Yield 102% of the checks (InVigor 5440 & DuPont Pioneer® 45H29) in 2012/2013 WCC/RRC Co-op trials Days to Maturity
1.0 day earlier than the average of the checks
Growing Zones All Lodging Resistance Very Strong Height Short–Medium Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Agronomic Trait LibertyLink®, Clubroot Resistance Overall Comment InVigor L241C is the newest clubroot resistant hybrid with outstanding yield potential, strong standabilty and a mid maturity suited for all clubroot affected regions of Western Canada. InVigor L241C yielded 2% higher than InVigor L135C in Bayer breeding trials. InVigor ® L120 Yield 134% of the checks (Dupont Pioneer® 46A65 and Roundup Ready® Q2) in 2009/2010 WCC/RRC Co-op trials Days to Maturity
3.0 days earlier than the average of the checks
Growing Zones
All Early Growing Zones
Lodging Resistance Strong Height Short Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Agronomic Trait LibertyLink® Overall Comment
InVigor L120 is an early-maturing hybrid with strong yield potential.
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InVigor ® L130 Yield 136% of the checks (Pioneer® 46A65 and Roundup Ready® Q2) in 2008/2009 WCC/RRC Co-op trials Days to Maturity
2.0 days earlier than the average of the checks
Growing Zones All Lodging Resistance Very Strong Height Medium Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Agronomic Trait LibertyLink® Overall Comment InVigor L130 is the fan favourite among InVigor canola growers across the Prairies for consistency and performance. This early-maturing and high-yielding hybrid has exceptional standability and performed very well against the competition in Demonstration Strip Trials. InVigor ® L135C Yield 138% of the checks (Pioneer® 46A65 and Roundup Ready® Q2) in the 2010 WCC/RRC Co-op trials Days to Maturity
3.0 days earlier than the average of the checks
Growing Zones All Lodging Resistance Strong Height Short Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Agronomic Trait LibertyLink®, Clubroot Resistance Overall Comment Designed to help growers in clubroot-affected areas, InVigor L135C is an excellent combination of early maturity and high yield potential. This hybrid delivers performance, security and peace of mind for growers concerned about clubroot resistance.
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InVigor ® L140P Yield 100% of the checks (InVigor 5440 & Pioneer® 45H29) in 2011/2012 WCC/RRC Co-op trials Days to Maturity
0.5 days earlier than the average of the checks
Growing Zones All Lodging Resistance Strong Height Short–Medium Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Agronomic Trait LibertyLink®, Pod Shatter Reduction Overall Comment The patented pod shatter reduction technology of InVigor L140P offers growers excellent yield protection with greater harvest flexibility. Stronger pod seams and stems firmly adhere to the plant longer and allow seeds to fully mature safely within the pod until harvest. This allows growers to straight cut their canola and maximize yield. In the Demonstration Strip Trial program it showed an 8% yield advantage over normal swath timing. InVigor ® L150 Yield 143% of the checks (Pioneer® 46A65 and Roundup Ready® Q2) in 2008/2009 WCC/RRC Co-op trials Days to Maturity
Equal to the average of the checks
Growing Zones All Lodging Resistance Good Height Medium Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Agronomic Trait LibertyLink® Overall Comment InVigor L150 is the first hybrid to ever repeat as a top yielder on the WCC/RRC Co-op trials in 2009 and 2010.
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InVigor ® L252 Yield 110% of the checks (InVigor 5440 & Pioneer® 45H29) in 2011/2012 WCC/RRC Co-op trials Days to Maturity
1.0 day later than the average of the checks
Growing Zones All Lodging Resistance Strong–Very Strong Height Medium Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Agronomic Trait LibertyLink® Overall Comment The top performer at the 2014 WCC/RRC trials, InVigor L252 is a mid-season hybrid that offers growers high yield performance, enhanced standability and superior blackleg resistance. It had a substantial yield benefit over competitors in Demonstration Strip Trials across Western Canada. InVigor ® 5440 Yield 135% of the checks (Pioneer® 46A65 and Roundup Ready® Q2) in 2005/2006 WCC/RRC Co-op trials Days to Maturity
Equal to the average of the checks
Growing Zones All Lodging Resistance Very Strong Height Medium Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Agronomic Trait LibertyLink® Overall Comment InVigor 5440 is a true standard in more ways than one with a model of performance and excellent standability.
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For leading-edge growers, Monsanto’s DEKALB® brand is a canola genetics leader that continues to deliver hybrids with higher yield potential. Specifically bred for high performance agriculture, DEKALB canola hybrids combine an innovative breeding program with industry leading trait technology, enhanced disease protection, and straight cut options. This year DEKALB introduces our most powerful lineup ever, with some of the highest yielding hybrids on the market today. NEW DEKALB® 75-45 RR Yield (% of 75-45 RR) Pioneer® 45S54 yielded 93.6% (in the 2014 Monsanto Breeding Trials) Days to Maturity
1.0 days earlier than 74-44 BL
Growing Zones All Lodging Resistance Very Good Height Medium Agronomic Trait GENRR Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Overall Comment A broad acre variety offering early maturity, good standability, and strong yield performance. NEW DEKALB® 75-57 CR Yield (% of 75-57 CR) Pioneer® 45S54 yielded 93.6% (in the 2014 Monsanto Breeding Trials) Days to Maturity
0.6 days later than 74-44 BL
Growing Zones All Lodging Resistance Very Good Height Medium Agronomic Trait
GENRR; Clubroot Resistance
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Clubroot Resistance R (Resistant) Overall Comment In addition to strong yield performance and good standability, 75-57 CR offers exceptional clubroot protection with resistance to a broad range of pathotypes including 3,2,5,6, and 8.
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NEW DEKALB® 75-65 RR Yield (% of 75-65 RR) Pioneer® 45S54 yielded 97.1% (in 2014 Monsanto Field Scale Trials) Days to Maturity
0.8 days later than 74-44 BL
Growing Zones All Lodging Resistance Very Good Height Medium–Tall Agronomic Trait
GENRR; Straight Cut Option
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Overall Comment A mid-maturing option with excellent harvestability and the option to straight cut. DEKALB® 73-15 RR Yield 107 % of check (Pioneer® 43E01) in 2011 Monsanto Field Scale Trial Days to Maturity
2.1 days earlier than 74-44 BL
Growing Zones
Short to Mid Growing Zones
Lodging Resistance Good Height Short–Medium Agronomic Trait GENRR Blackleg Rating
MR (Moderately Resistant)
Overall Comment
T he earliest maturing hybrid in the DEKALB lineup, 73-15 RR is an excellent option for the short growing zone and for harvest management in the mid to long growing zones.
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DEKALB® 73-45 RR Yield 102% of the check (Pioneer® 45H29) in the 2010-2012 Monsanto Field Scale Trials Days to Maturity
0.8 days earlier than 74-44 BL
Growing Zones All Lodging Resistance Good Height Short–Medium Agronomic Trait GENRR Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Overall Comment Tried and tested in Western Canada, where it performs well with high yield potential. DEKALB® 74-44 BL Yield 105% of check (InVigor L150) in 2011-2012 Monsanto Field Scale Trials Days to Maturity
DEKALB Check
Growing Zones All Lodging Resistance Very Good Height Medium
Agronomic Trait
GENRR; Multi-genic Blackleg Resistance
Blackleg Rating
R (Multi-genic Resistant)
Overall Comment
broad acre product that offers outstanding yield potential A and next generation multi-genic blackleg resistance.
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Our goal is to bring to market only top-performing canola hybrids that provide solutions to growers. We recognize that different growers have different needs. Our newest line-up of cutting-edge canola genetics has something for everybody, regardless of geography, to help achieve their crop management objectives. CANTERRA SEEDS products are at the top of their class when it comes to yield potential and disease resistance. With outstanding yield and standability, the best clubroot resistance available today, multi-genic blackleg resistance and herbicide system choice, CANTERRA SEEDS has you covered. NEW CANTERRA CS2000 Yield
105% of the check
Days to Maturity
0.5 day later than the check
Growing Zones All Lodging Resistance Very Good Height Medium–Tall Agronomic Trait
GENRR; Clubroot Resistance
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Clubroot Resistance R (Resistant) Overall Comment The best clubroot resistance available and broad adaptability for all zones. NEW CANTERRA CS2100 Yield
110% (In long season zone)
Days to Maturity
1.5 days later than the check
Growing Zones
Long Growing Zone
Lodging Resistance Very Good Height Medium Agronomic Trait
GENRR; Multi-genic Blackleg Resistance
Blackleg Rating
R (Multi-genic Resistant)
Overall Comment Multi-genic blackleg resistance and higher observed pod shatter tolerance for the long zone.
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NEW CANTERRA CS2200 CL Yield
101% of the check
Days to Maturity
1.5 days later than the check
Growing Zones All Lodging Resistance Very Good Height Medium Agronomic Trait Clearfield® Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Overall Comment
A high-yielding Clearfield® hybrid.
CANTERRA 1918 Yield
98% of the check
Days to Maturity
Equal to the check
Growing Zones All Lodging Resistance Very Good Height Short–Medium Agronomic Trait
GENRR; Open Pollinated
Blackleg Rating
MR (Moderately Resistant)
Overall Comment
A variety with great value.
CANTERRA 1970 Yield
100% of the check
Days to Maturity
2.0 days later than the check
Growing Zones
Mid to Long Growing Zones
Lodging Resistance Excellent Height Medium–Tall Agronomic Trait GENRR
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Overall Comment
The best standing canola on the market.
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CANTERRA 1990 Yield
103% (of InVigor速 5440)
Days to Maturity
0.5 day later than the check
Growing Zones All Lodging Resistance Very Good Height Medium Agronomic Trait GENRR Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Overall Comment
Excellent yield that surpasses the competition.
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You can rely on Nexera™ canola hybrids to deliver higher yields, season-long vigour, superior disease resistance and excellent standability for easier harvesting. These hybrids are ideal for growers in the mid- and long-season zones, offering yield potential equivalent to any competitive canola hybrid, resulting in profitability that’s higher than other canola brands. NEW Nexera™ 2020 CL Yield
107% of 1012
Days to Maturity
1.0 day later than 1012
Growing Zones
Mid to Long Growing Zones
Lodging Resistance Excellent Blackleg Rating
R (Multi-genic Resistant)
Clubroot Resistance R (Resistant) Overall Comment A Clearfield® variety offering outstanding weed control, 2020 CL offers improved yield potential and a strong disease package, featuring clubroot resistance and multi-genic blackleg resistance. Nexera™ 1012 RR Yield
101% of the check (72-65)
Days to Maturity
4.0 days later than the check
Growing Zones
Mid to Long Growing Zones
Lodging Resistance Very Good Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Overall Comment Nexera Hybrid 1012 RR includes a grower premium combined with yield potential equivalent to any competitive making Nexera canola the most profitable for your canola acres.
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Nexera™ 1020 RR Yield
107% of 1012
Days to Maturity
1.0 day earlier than 1012
Growing Zones
Mid to Long Growing Zones
Lodging Resistance Excellent Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Clubroot Resistance R (Resistant) Overall Comment In addition to outstanding weed control, 1020 RR offers improved yield potential and a strong disease package, featuring clubroot resistance and improved blackleg resistance. Nexera™ 2012 CL Yield
99.7% of the check (45P70)
Days to Maturity
1.0 day later than the check
Growing Zones
Mid to Long Growing Zones
Lodging Resistance Very Good Blackleg Rating
MR (Moderately Resistant)
Overall Comment Nexera Hybrid 2012 CL includes a grower premium combined with yield potential equivalent to any competitive making Nexera canola the most profitable for your canola acres.
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At Syngenta®, our goal is to provide you with a canola product portfolio that delivers real benefits to your farm business right from the first decision you make in the season. And it all starts with seed. We continue to expand our canola seed offering, and in 2016 we will add another high performing canola hybrid in SY4166 to the portfolio. We are committed to providing a canola seed offering that delivers a higher potential return on investment for your farm, while streamlining your decisions about growing canola. NEW Syngenta® SY4166 Yield
102% of the check
Days to Maturity
0.5 day later than the check
Growing Zones
Mid to Long Growing Zones
Height Short Blackleg Rating
R (Multi-genic Resistant)
Overall Comment SY4166 is broadly adapted and is best suited for the mid to long growing zones in Western Canada. It carries an excellent agronomic package which includes multi-genic blackleg resistance and top-end yield potential rounding out a solid offer for growers in the Prairies. NEW Syngenta® SY4105 Yield
102% of the check
Days to Maturity
Equal to the check
Growing Zones
Short to Mid Growing Zones
Height Short Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Clubroot Resistance R (Resistant) Overall Comment Syngenta’s first clubroot-resistant canola hybrid. Competitive with all current clubroot-resistant hybrids on the market in terms of yield and has excellent early-season vigor.
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Syngenta® SY4114 Yield
101% of the check
Days to Maturity
2.0 days earlier than the check
Growing Zones
Mid Growing Zone
Height Short Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Overall Comment SY4114 is broadly adapted with early maturity and strong performance under early stress conditions. Syngenta® SY4135 Yield
100% of the check
Days to Maturity
1.0 day earlier than the check
Growing Zones
Short to Mid Growing Zones
Height Short Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Overall Comment SY4135 is broadly adapted with early maturity and consistent performance. It is quick to flower and has great threshability.
Always read and follow label directions: Genuity®, Genuity Icons, Genuity and Design®, Roundup Ready® and Roundup Ready 2 Yield® are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, used under license. Always follow Grain Marketing and all other Stewardship directions. Details of these requirements can be found in the Syngenta Stewardship Agreement, your Monsanto Technology Stewardship Agreement, and the Monsanto Technology Use Guide. © 2015 Syngenta.
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“There is overwhelming evidence that if we can allow our canola to safely mature longer in the field, we take a yield advantage to the bin. The number of strategies to mitigate this risk is growing: variety choice, pod shatter technology, desiccation and later swathing, at 60-70% seed colour change, are just a few.” — Darold Niwa, UFA Agronomic Specialist
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Understanding the maturity of canola seed is key timing, along with the harvest.
THIS CHART ILLUSTRATES THE AVERAGE MATURITY OF THE HYBRIDS, THAT UFA I
EARLIER MATURITY SY4114
InVigor® L120
InVigor® L135C
DEKALB® 73-15 RR
InVigor® L130
Over 3 Days Earlier Than Checks
- 3 Days
- 2.5 Days
- 2 Days
InVigor® L241C
InVigor® L140P
DEKALB® 75-45 RR
SY4135
DEKALB® 73-45 RR
SY4105
- 1 Day
- 0.5 Day
- 1.5 Days
invigor®
DeKaLB®
canterra seeDs
InVigor® L120
DEKALB® 74-44 BL
CANTERRA 1990
®
InVigor L130
DEKALB 73-15 RR
CANTERRA 1970
®
InVigor L135C
DEKALB 73-45 RR
CANTERRA 1918
InVigor L140P
DEKALB 75-45 RR
CS2000
®
InVigor L150
DEKALB 75-57 CR
CS2100
InVigor L241C
DEKALB 75-65 RR
CS2200 CL
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InVigor L252* ®
InVigor® 5440
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Days to maturity cHart
y to managing herbicide and fungicide
IS OFFERING COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE OF CHECKS
MID MATURITY
LATER MATURITY
1918
2012 CL
DEKALB® 74-44 BL DEKALB® 75-57 CR
1020 RR
CS2100
InVigor® 5440
CS2000
DEKALB® 75-65
CS2200 CL
InVigor® L150
1990
InVigor® L252
SY4166
1970
+ 0.5 Day
+ 1 Day
+ 1.5 Days
+ 2 Days
CHECKS
5440/45H29
syngenta®
nexera™
SY4135
1012 RR
SY4114
1020 RR
SY4105
2012 CL
SY4166
2020 CL
2020 CL 1012 RR
+ 2.5 Days
+ 3 Days
There are many factors that affect maturity. For actual results by location, please visit canolaperformancetrials.ca
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Did you know? UFA offers bulk fertilizer delivery direct to your farm. It’s a great way to secure your supply, avoid seasonal shortages and manage seasonal price uctuations.
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stanD estaBLisHment
stronGer start, stronGer FinisH.
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Regardless of the hybrid you choose, stand establishment is key to unlocking your crop’s potential. Thin stands or uneven germination tend to result in different maturity rates, making input application more difficult and raising the possibility of a lower yield. The healthier your crop is from the seedling stage on, the better it can withstand pressures from weather, diseases or insects. The better your crop can overcome challenges, the more likely it is to produce the yield and quality you need. Your UFA Customer Account Manager can help you choose the hybrid best suited for your operation.
Fertility Soil fertility is essential to a good yield. Seed, soil and foliar applied nutrition can all help your crop obtain the nutrition it needs to thrive and make up for any nutrient deficiencies in your soil. It’s a good idea to conduct soil samples on your fields to determine the nutrient makeup of the soil. Your UFA Customer Account Manager can advise on which products will maximize your soil’s fertility and the best way to apply them.
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UFA carries a line of proprietary essential nutrients that help your crop develop early, overcome stresses and maximize yield. Amplify™ root development and plant health
Amplify is an innovative seed nutrient dressing formulated to maximize seedling vigour and early root development by addressing the nutrient imbalances in your seed. Amplify combines an NPK-based formulation with a high load of essential micronutrients and metabolic activators to cold-start your canola. The key metabolic triggers are Transit-S Technology and ATP Nutrition’s rooting compounds. Transit-S increases the photosynthetic capacity of the plant and, when combined with proper nutrients and compounds, accelerates root development and overall plant health better than other products in the industry. Amplify is compatible with most seed treatments. Magnify™ root and seedling development
Magnify is formulated to meet the early needs of your canola crop with an NPK base and a high load of essential micronutrients. A properly-timed application of Magnify at herbicide timing will maximize root and seedling development, preventing restricted root systems caused by abiotic and biotic stresses to young plants. It’s designed to be safe on your crop and compatible with most herbicides. Multiply™ plant health and yield
Multiply is the final part of our in-crop foliar nutrient management plan, designed specifically to meet the nutrient demands of your canola seed at the reproductive stage. Multiply combines an innovative NPK-based formulation with a high load of essential micronutrients to maximize nutrient uptake to the leaf and add a “Chemtrition” effect to your existing fungicide program. Radioisotope research shows this formulation increases uptake by 59% and subsequent translocation in the plant by 31% compared to other products. A properly timed application of Multiply with your fungicide capitalizes on this added efficiency to improve the flowering, pollination and seed set of your canola crop, leading to optimal plant health and yield. Multiply is formulated to be safe on your flowering crop and compatible with your fungicide program.
CANOLA
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“2015 has provided us with a number of reminders about canola growing practices. In dry conditions, to allow germination, you have to use every tactic to ensure seeds find a nesting spot with moisture. We were also reminded this year of the importance of scouting fields to make sure we don’t lose early true leaves to flea beetle infestations.” — Darold Niwa, UFA Agronomic Specialist
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Seeding Seeding is the most important factor in ensuring an optimal plant count and establishing a strong, healthy crop. The easier you can make it for your seedlings to emerge and establish themselves, the further along you’ll be in reaching your yield targets. The objective is to get 7-10 plants per square foot, emerged uniformly. A seeding rate of 5 pounds per acre is generally enough to accomplish this goal. However, you must be aware of the Thousand Kernel Weight (TKW) of your seed to determine your rate – TKW can range from 3 to 7.5 grams, which can result in very different seed coverage. It’s also essential to ensure your seed can access soil moisture. Ideal seeding depth is .5 to 1 inch, depending on the depth of moisture in the soil. It can be tempting to increase seeding speed, especially on larger operations. However, it’s important to keep in mind that seeding faster can result in poorer seed placement and density, which will affect stand establishment.
Field scouting The importance of scouting your fields simply cannot be overstated. From disease to pests to weeds to crop maturity, knowing what’s going on in your fields is absolutely crucial to success. Scout early, scout often, and talk to your UFA Customer Account Manager for advice about any issues that may arise.
Weed control Early weed competition can dramatically affect stand establishment by siphoning off light, moisture and nutrients your crop needs, especially at the early stages. Minimizing weed stress is essential to maximizing yields. Remember, it’s key to follow rates and timing on your herbicide labels. Failure to follow the label can result in damage to your crop, which can in turn affect your yield.
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Pests Canola is vulnerable to insect attacks during stand establishment, particularly flea beetles and cutworms. If left uncontrolled, these pests can cause a tremendous amount of damage, resulting in significant losses in yield and quality. Continue to monitor your fields and ensure you are protected with seed treatment options. Flea beetles
There are two main species of flea beetles that feed on canola: the crucifer flea beetle and the striped flea beetle. Field scouting is key to controlling flea beetle infestations. These small but damaging insects are canola’s worst enemy, causing crop damage, reduced yield and quality and vulnerability to disease. Checking populations in the fall helps predict next spring’s level of flea beetle pressure and determines what seed treatment is necessary. Scouting in spring, shortly after emergence, will tell you whether or not you need to apply a foliar insecticide. The industry standard is to spray once 25% damage is observed during early plant development. Cutworms
Cutworms are not as widespread as flea beetles, but can be just as damaging to emerging canola stands. Younger cutworms eat holes and notches in leaves and older larvae eat into plant stems, cutting them off at soil level. Cutworms can be controlled by foliar insecticide applications or you can pre-order your seed with Lumiderm™ or Fortenza® seed treatments at the time of booking. Fields should be scouted often during early plant development. Key signs of cutworm infestation include bare patches, holes and notches in plants and plants that are wilting or cut off. The Canola Council of Canada recommends scouting every three or four days during the first few weeks of development, digging around the edges of bare patches and looking for larvae in the first two to four inches of soil. Cutworms are most active at night, so any scouting or spraying is best done in the evening. Talk to your UFA Customer Account Manager about handling weed issues and minimizing herbicide resistance with UFA’s full spectrum of crop protection products.
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Disease manaGement
protectinG your crop is protectinG your proFits.
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Disease manaGement
Blackleg, clubroot and sclerotinia continue to be major threats. Vigilance, sound management practices and disease-resistant hybrids, available from UFA, continue to be the most effective ways to guard against damage and loss of yield.
Blackleg Blackleg, caused by the fungus Leptosphaeria maculans, can result in significant yield losses in susceptible varieties. One of the best ways to control blackleg is to rotate crops, working multiple hybrids into your rotation. Try using new hybrids with builtin multi-genic blackleg resistance technology. It’s also important to scout your fields to evaluate infestation levels. Your UFA Customer Account Manager can help you devise a strategy to combat blackleg and prevent further infection in your fields. Symptoms
Blackleg can cause dry rot or cankers at the base of the stem and lesions on leaves and stems. Leaf spots are white and dotted with small, black bodies that carry spores. Stem cankers are brown, with a darker border. Crop rotation
The Canola Council of Canada recommends a one-in-four-year crop rotation to reduce the risk of blackleg. This allows crop stubble and residue that carries the disease to break down and reduces the risk of the disease overcoming genetic resistance in hybrids. Field scouting
There are three times during the growing season that scouting for blackleg is important: before seeding, to check for signs of blackleg in crop residue; at the 3-to6-leaf stage, to check for lesions; and at swathing, which is the best time to detect stem cankers and the extent of damage inside of the stem. This can help predict the level of infection to be expected next season.
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Resistant hybrids UFA offers a wide selection of blackleg-resistant hybrids. The ratings in this chart refer to the resistance of the variety to blackleg compared to the highly susceptible variety Westar. Blackleg Resistance Rating InVigor 5440 InVigor® L120 InVigor® L130 InVigor® L135C InVigor® L140P InVigor® L150 InVigor® L252 InVigor® L261 InVigor® L241C Canterra 1970 Canterra 1990 Canterra CS2000 Canterra CS2100 Canterra CS2200 CL Nexera™ 1012 RR Nexera™ 1020 RR ®
R R R R R R R R R R R R R (Multi-genic Resistant) R R R
Blackleg Resistance Rating Nexera™ 2012 CL Nexera™ 2020 CL DEKALB® 74-44 BL DEKALB® 73-45 RR DEKALB® 73-15 RR DEKALB® 75-45 RR DEKALB® 75-57 CR DEKALB® 75-65 RR Syngenta® SY4114 Syngenta® SY4135 Syngenta® SY4105 Syngenta® SY4166
MR R (Multi-genic Resistant) R (Multi-genic Resistant) R R R R R R R R R (Multi-genic Resistant)
R (Resistant) <30 percent of the severity of Westar MR (Moderately Resistant) 30-49 percent of the severity of Westar
For more information on blackleg-resistant hybrids, refer to the “Hybrids” tab in this guide.
Talk to your UFA Customer Account Manager about which varieties are best suited for your growing conditions.
Clubroot First detected near Edmonton in 2003, clubroot has been spreading steadily to more and more fields, at a rate of 20 miles (32 kilometres) per year. A soil-borne disease whose spores can live up to 20 years, and can cause significant yield losses. There is currently no economically viable way to eradicate clubroot from a field once infected. However, by following recommended management and sanitation practices, the spread and effect of clubroot can be minimized. Symptoms
Clubroot causes galls on the roots of infected plants, preventing them from carrying water and nutrients to leaves, stems and pods. Infected plants show firm, white growths on the roots that turn soft and greyish brown as they decay. Plants infected with clubroot show symptoms that include wilting, stunting and yellowing if the infection occurs at the seedling stage, and premature ripening and shriveled seeds if the infection occurs at later crop stages. 2016 UFA Canola Seed Guide
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Clubroot symptoms can resemble symptoms from other diseases or environmental stresses, so if clubroot is suspected, plants should be dug up to check for root galls. The best time to do this is in the weeks before swathing, after root galls have had time to form. Management practices
Because clubroot is soil-borne, it’s essential to limit the movement of soil between fields. Try to minimize traffic in and out of fields and clear as much dirt as possible from equipment and vehicles before moving from one field to another. You should also consider growing clubroot-resistant hybrids even if no clubroot has been detected in your fields. Remember to follow current rotation recommendations and work multiple hybrids into your rotation to slow the disease’s ability to overcome genetic resistance. For more information on clubroot-resistant hybrids, refer to the “Hybrids” tab in this guide.
Sclerotinia Sclerotinia is a fungal disease that causes canola stem rot. Sclerotinia infection can result in fewer, smaller seeds, premature ripening, shattered pods and loss of yield during combining. The Canola Council of Canada calls sclerotinia “one of the most destructive diseases of canola.” Symptoms
Crops that are severely infected with sclerotinia frequently lodge, shatter at swathing and are difficult to swath. Infected plants show lesions on leaves, stems and branches. As the lesions expand, plant stems girdle, causing wilting and premature ripening. Stems bleach and whiten and show a white, mouldy growth and hard, black resting bodies called sclerotia when split open. Management
Sclerotinia is best managed with crop rotation and strategically applied fungicide. The spread and severity of sclerotinia can vary greatly from field to field, so it’s important to know what factors are at work in making your fungicide decisions. Timing is key when determining fungicide application – 20-30% bloom is the ideal time for spraying. Your UFA Customer Account Manager will help you develop a strategy to prevent and manage diseases in your fields.
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Harvest manaGement
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Swathing at the right time is key to maximizing yields. If you swath too early, you may experience lower yields, higher green seed rates and reduced quality.
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Seed colour changes The optimum time to swath canola is when 60% of the seeds across a field show colour change. Seed colour change will usually increase about 10% every 2 to 3 days. Seed colour is the most important factor in determining when to swath. The overall colour of the field and pods does not always indicate how ripe the seeds are. Some hybrids appear ripe on the outside of the pod before the seeds are actually mature. Other factors, such as disease and weather, can cause plants to ripen prematurely. To choose your best timing, split open the pods on the main stem and look at the colour of the seed coats inside. Be sure to check seed colour at multiple locations throughout your crop, as maturity across a field can vary.
Straight cutting Straight cutting your crop can give you more options and help manage your harvest timing. Operational efficiency is increased because you can eliminate the swathing step and go straight to combining. Straight cutting can also increase yield and quality, with less green seed and less pod shattering from swathing.
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Grain storaGe
Storing your harvest is a key component to maintaining the quality and profitability of your crop. Market fluctuations and transport challenges are just two of the hurdles that could make long-term storage necessary. As farms get bigger and per-acre yields grow, it’s more important than ever to make sure you have the capacity to store your canola under ideal conditions. Talk to your UFA Customer Account Manager about a grain storage solution that’s right for your operation.
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