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The best time to swath canola
The Canola Council’s recommendations on timing have changed. Keep up to date with the latest swathing guidelines

Three ways to sample
If you don’t want any nasty surprises later, make sure your sample is a good representative of the grain you plan to sell

Root rot can be diagnosed, but confirmation may come too late
Root rot caused by aphanomyces can cause yield problems in peas. There’s no easy treatment, but farmers can still take preventative steps

Straight talk on straight cutting
It’s not for everyone, but some farmers are seeing benefits from straight cutting their canola
Make sure you get paid
You’ve grown a great crop and booked a good price. Now make sure you actually get paid
Testing for aphanomyces

Crop trials show profit-raising products
Field trials give farmers a chance to see a product’s real in-field results
Integrated pest management
Integrated techniques offer farmers a bigger toolbox for pest control

Taking the count
The first part of deciding whether or not you need to spray your field is getting an accurate pest count

How to find lygus bugs
Lygus bugs can cause extensive crop damage. Scout for them in your canola crops