CANOLA GUIDE 2012
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Get the best value on high-yielding canola When it comes to choosing the best for your farm, UFA offers the highest yielding canola varieties available on the market, all of which are outlined in this booklet. You’ll want to keep it handy. It’s packed with all of our 2012 varieties, as well as helpful and new features like a new canola maturity chart, disease prevention methods, field record sheets and more. Now you can choose from an even larger selection of varieties supplied by the industry’s top brands: InVigor®, DEKALB® and CANTERRA SEEDS. So get the most from your fields this upcoming season. Your local UFA crop expert is there to help you select the best canola option for your specific growing zone and soil conditions. Our crop experts deliver technical expertise and agronomic support based on your individual needs. Along with leading seed varieties, UFA also offers a full selection of crop protection and production products to get your crop off to healthy start and keep it growing throughout the season. A high-yielding crop means higher profitability for your farm. Talk to your UFA Crop Rep today. Book now to guarantee your seed selection and lock in the best price of the season.
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Table of Contents InVigor® Canola Varieties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 5 DEKALB® Canola Varieties . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 – 9 CANTERRA SEED Varieties . . . . . . . . 10 – 15 Days to Maturity Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 – 17 Disease Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 – 23 Your Field Record Charts . . . . . . . . . . . 24 – 33
For added convenience, UFA offers bulk packaging for all canola seed varieties. For increased vigor, JumpStart® inoculant may be applied on early orders. Deadline for early orders is Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Please contact your UFA Crop Representative for more details.
InVigor®
No matter which InVigor® hybrid canola seed you choose to grow, you can always count on superior genetics, great performance and outstanding yields. To get the InVigor® you want and the best return on your investment, secure your variety today while supplies last.
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Available in certain geographies only
L120
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Limited release
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InVigor® L120 Hybrid Canola Seed
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Yield
134% of the checks (46A65 and Q2) in the 2009/2010 WCC/RRC (Western Canadian Canola and Rapeseed Recommending Committee) co-op trials
Maturity
Over three days earlier than the average of the checks
Growing Zones
Northern Alberta
Height
Short to medium height
Lodging Resistance
Excellent, superior to checks
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Oil Content
Equal to the checks
Seed Treatment
Prosper® FX
Overall Comment
InVigor® L120 is the true replacement for InVigor® 5020. This variety will only be available in certain geographies
InVigor®
L130 InVigor® L130 Hybrid Canola Seed Yield
136% of the checks (46A65 and Q2) in the 2008/2009 WCC/RRC co-op trials
Maturity
Two days earlier than the average of the checks
Growing Zones
All of Alberta
Height
Medium height
Lodging Resistance
Excellent, superior to checks
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Oil Content
Equal to the checks
Seed Treatment
Prosper® FX
Overall Comment
InVigor® L130 is the new standard for yield in mid to short season growing zones
L150 InVigor® L150 Hybrid Canola Seed Yield
143% of the checks (46A65 and Q2) in the 2008/2009 WCC/RRC co-op trials
Maturity
Equal to the average of the checks
Growing Zones
All of Alberta
Height
Medium height
Lodging Resistance
Excellent, superior to checks
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Oil Content
Higher than the checks
Seed Treatment
Prosper® FX
Overall Comment
InVigor® L150 is the new standard for hybrid yield topping the WCC/RRC yield trials two years in a row
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InVigor®
5440 InVigor® 5440 Hybrid Canola Seed Yield
135% of the checks (46A65 and Q2) in the 2005/2006 WCC/RRC co-op trials
Maturity
Equal to the average of the checks
Growing Zones
All growing zones of Alberta
Height
Medium height
Lodging Resistance
Excellent, superior to checks
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Oil Content
Slightly higher than the checks
Seed Treatment
Prosper® FX
Overall Comment
InVigor® 5440 is the traditional, consistent, high performing hybrid for all growing zones. It was grown on more acres in 2011 than any other canola.
5770 InVigor® 5770 Hybrid Canola Seed
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Yield
135% of the checks (46A65 and Q2) in the 2007/2008 WCC/RRC co-op trials
Maturity
Two days later than the average of the checks
Growing Zones
Central and Southern Alberta
Height
Medium height
Lodging Resistance
Excellent, superior to checks
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Oil Content
Slightly higher than the checks
Seed Treatment
Prosper® FX
Overall Comment
InVigor® 5770 is the traditional, consistent, high performing hybrid for long season growing zones
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InVigor®
L135C InVigor® L135C Hybrid Canola Seed Yield
138% of checks (46A65 and Q2) in 2010 WCC/RRC co-op trials
Maturity
Three days earlier than the average of the checks
Growing Zones
Northern and Central Alberta, in areas with confirmed clubroot presence
Height
Short to medium height
Lodging Resistance
Excellent, superior to checks
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Oil Content
Equal to the checks
Seed Treatment
Prosper® FX
Overall Comment
InVigor® L135C will have limited availability for clubroot susceptible zones only
Clubroot Rating
L170S
R (Resistant)
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InVigor® L170S Hybrid Canola Seed Yield
137% of checks (46A65 and Q2) in 2010 WCC/RRC co-op trials
Maturity
Two days later than the average of the checks
Growing Zones
Southern Alberta
Height
Tall height
Lodging Resistance
Excellent, superior to checks
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Oil Content
Equal to the checks
Seed Treatment
Prosper® FX
Overall Comment
InVigor® L170S will have a limited availability for long season growing zones only
Sclerotinia Rating
T (Tolerant)
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DEKALB®
DEKALB® brand seed is committed to developing innovative, higher-yielding canola hybrids for farmers, season after season, year after year.
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73-45 RR DEKALB® 73-45 RR – Genuity® Roundup Ready® Hybrid
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Yield
100% of the checks (InVigor® 5440) in the 2010 Monsanto FACT™ Trials
Maturity
0.5 day earlier that DEKALB® 72-65 RR, similar to DEKALB® 72-55 RR
Growing Zones
All of Alberta
Height
Medium height
Lodging Resistance
Very good
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Oil Content
Very high
Fusarium Wilt Rating
R (Resistant)
Seed Treatment
Acceleron™ Seed Treatment Technology
Overall Comment
DEKALB® 73-45 RR is one of the highest yielding varieties ever introduced into the DEKALB® lineup, for growers seeking maximum yield potential
73-15 RR
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DEKALB® 73-15 RR – Genuity® Roundup Ready® Hybrid 106% of the checks (72-35 RR and 73-35 RR) in the 2010 Monsanto FACT™ Trials
Maturity
3.5 days earlier than DEKALB® 72-65 RR, 1.3 days earlier than DEKALB® 73-35 RR
Growing Zones
Northern Alberta
Height
Short height
Lodging Resistance
Good
Blackleg Rating
MR (Moderatly Fusarium Wilt Rating Resistant)
Oil Content
High
Seed Treatment
Acceleron™ Seed Treatment Technology
Overall Comment
DEKALB® 73-15 RR is an excellent fit for growers in the short season zone, it’s set to be the next top performer in the DEKALB® brand’s strong short season lineup
DEKALB®
Yield
R (Resistant)
73-75 RR
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DEKALB® 73-75 RR – Genuity® Roundup Ready® Hybrid Yield
103% of the checks (InVigor® 5440) in the 2010 Monsanto FACT™ Trials
Maturity
Slightly earlier than DEKALB® 72-65 RR
Growing Zones
Central and Southern Alberta
Height
Medium height
Lodging Resistance
Excellent
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Oil Content
High
Seed Treatment
Acceleron™ Seed Treatment Technology
Overall Comment
DEKALB® 73-75 RR is a high yielding canola hybrid with a great all-round agronomic package
Fusarium Wilt Rating
R (Resistant)
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73-67 RR DEKALB® 73-67 RR – Genuity® Roundup Ready® Hybrid
DEKALB®
Yield
99% of the checks (45H29) in the 2010 Monsanto FACT™ Trials
Maturity
1 day earlier than DEKALB® 72-65 RR, similar to DEKALB® 71-45 RR
Growing Zones
All of Alberta
Height
Medium height
Lodging Resistance
Very good
Clubroot Rating
R (Resistant)
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Fusarium Wilt Rating
R (Resistant)
Oil Content
High
Seed Treatment
Helix Xtra®
Overall Comment
DEKALB® 73-67 RR is a natural successor to DEKALB® 71-45 RR with the added protection of clubroot resistant trait
73-77 RR DEKALB® 73-77 RR – Genuity® Roundup Ready® Hybrid
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Yield
99% of the checks (45H29) in the 2010 Monsanto FACT™ Trials
Maturity
0.5 day later than DEKALB® 72-65 RR
Growing Zones
All of Alberta
Height
Medium height
Lodging Resistance
Very good
Clubroot Rating
R (Resistant)
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Fusarium Wilt Rating
R (Resistant)
Oil Content
High
Seed Treatment
AcceleronTM Seed Treatment Technology
Overall Comment
DEKALB® 73-77 RR was developed specifically with clubroot resistance to offer outstanding yield potential
72-65 RR
Yield
100% of the checks (45H29) in the 2010 Monsanto FACT™ Trials
Maturity
0.5 day later than checks, slightly earlier than DEKALB® 72-55 RR
Growing Zones
Southern and Central Alberta
Height
Medium height
Lodging Resistance
Excellent
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Oil Content
High
Seed Treatment
AcceleronTM Seed Treatment Technology
Overall Comment
DEKALB® 72-65 RR has shown to be a canola hybrid with one of the highest yielding potentials in Western Canada
Fusarium Wilt Rating
DEKALB®
DEKALB® 72-65 RR – Genuity® Roundup Ready® Hybrid
R (Resistant)
72-35 RR DEKALB® 72-35 RR – Genuity® Roundup Ready® Hybrid Yield
104% of the checks (43E01) in the 2009/2010 Monsanto FACT™ Trials
Maturity
3.5 days earlier than DEKALB® 72-65 RR, 1 day earlier than DEKALB® 71-45 RR
Growing Zones
Northern Alberta
Height
Short to medium height
Lodging Resistance
Very good
Blackleg Rating
MR (Moderately Fusarium Wilt Rating Resistant)
Oil Content
High
Seed Treatment
Helix Xtra®
Overall Comment
DEKALB® 72-35 RR is an early maturing hybrid with excellent yield potential adapted for the short season zone
R (Resistant)
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CANTERRA SEEDS continues to offer a diverse canola portfolio. From great yields to strong disease packages to early maturity, CANTERRA SEEDS’ canola lineup will meet your growing needs. Canterra Seeds
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CANTERRA 1990 – Genuity® Roundup Ready® Hybrid
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Yield
103% of InVigor® 5440 (2010 Breeder Trials)
Maturity
0.5 days later than checks
Growing Zones
Central and Southern Alberta
Height
2.0 inches taller than checks
Lodging Resistance
Very good
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Seed Treatment
Helix Xtra®
Overall Comment
The highest yielding hybrid in the CANTERRA SEEDS lineup
Fusarium Wilt Rating
R (Resistant)
1980
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CANTERRA 1980 – Genuity Roundup Ready Hybrid ®
Yield
103% of 45H29 in the 2010 Monsanto FACT™ Trials
Maturity
1.5 days earlier than checks
Growing Zones
All of Alberta
Height
1.0 inch shorter than checks
Lodging Resistance
Good
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Seed Treatment
Helix Xtra®
Overall Comment
If you like the early maturity of CANTERRA 1852H, you should try CANTERRA 1980
Fusarium Wilt Rating
Canterra Seeds
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R (Resistant)
1970 CANTERRA 1970 – Genuity® Roundup Ready® Hybrid Yield
102% of DEKALB® 73-45 RR (2010 YieldWorks and Demonstration Trials)
Maturity
2.5 days later than checks
Growing Zones
Southern Alberta
Height
2.5 inches taller than checks
Lodging Resistance
Excellent
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Seed Treatment
Helix Xtra
Overall Comment
If you liked the standability of CANTERRA 1841 RR HYB, you will love CANTERRA 1970
Fusarium Wilt Rating
R (Resistant)
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1960 CANTERRA 1960 – Genuity® Roundup Ready® Hybrid
Canterra Seeds
Yield
102% of DEKALB® 73-67 RR/73-77 RR (2010 YieldWorks and Demonstration Trials)
Maturity
0.5 days later than checks
Growing Zones
All of Alberta
Height
2.0 inches taller than checks
Lodging Resistance
Very good
Clubroot Rating
R (Resistant)
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Fusarium Wilt Rating
R (Resistant)
Seed Treatment
Helix Xtra®
Overall Comment
Resistant to all races of clubroot found in Alberta
1950 CANTERRA 1950 – Genuity® Roundup Ready® Hybrid
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Yield
105% of DEKALB® 72-65 RR (2009 WCC/RRC)
Maturity
Equal to checks
Growing Zones
All of Alberta
Height
2.0 inches taller than checks
Lodging Resistance
Good
Blackleg Rating
MR (Moderately Fusarium Wilt Rating Resistant)
Seed Treatment
Helix Xtra®
Overall Comment
Very good yield potential across all growing zones
R (Resistant)
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Yield
100% of VT Remarkable (2009 WCC/RRC)
Maturity
Equal to checks
Growing Zones
All of Alberta
Height
2.0 inches taller than checks
Lodging Resistance
Very good
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Seed Treatment
Helix Xtra®
Overall Comment
A composite hybrid, this canola offers exceptional yields at a value price
Fusarium Wilt Rating
Canterra Seeds
CANTERRA 1956 – Genuity® Roundup Ready® Composite Hybrid
R (Resistant)
1818RR CANTERRA 1818 RR – Genuity® Roundup Ready® Open Pollinated Yield
98% of DEKALB® 71-45 RR (2007-2009 YieldWorks and Demonstration Trials)
Maturity
1 day earlier than checks
Growing Zones
All of Alberta
Height
3.5 inches shorter than checks
Lodging Resistance
Good
Blackleg Rating
R (Resistant)
Seed Treatment
Helix Xtra®
Overall Comment
A reliable favourite with many farmers
Fusarium Wilt Rating
R (Resistant)
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1918 CANTERRA 1918 – Genuity® Roundup Ready® Open Pollinated
Canterra Seeds
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Yield
106% of DEKALB® 71-45 RR (2009 CANTERRA SEEDS Research Trials)
Maturity
0.5 days later than checks
Growing Zones
All of Alberta
Height
0.5 inches taller than checks
Lodging Resistance
Very good
Blackleg Rating
MR (Moderately Fusarium Wilt Resistance Resistant)
Seed Treatment
Helix Xtra®
Overall Comment
Preferred by farmers who demand value
R (Resistant)
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