Strelkov: Development of a Harmonized Clubroot Map
Clubroot maps can serve as important tools for grower education, the selection of effective disease management strategies, and assessing disease risk in specific regions.
Vankosky et al: Assessing the impact of Contarinia sp. on canola production across the Prairies
In 2016, a new species of midge, Contarinia brassicola Sinclair (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), that develops on canola (Brassica napus L., Brassicaceae) was discovered in Saskatchewan and Alberta (Mori et al. 2019). At the time, nothing was known about its biology or potential impact on canola production.
Pre-Harvest Herbicide and Dessication Options for Straight-Combining Canola: Effects on Crop Dry-Down and Seed Quality
With improved genetic pod shatter resistance and increasing producer confidence in the practice, straight-combining canola has become increasingly common in western Canada to the extent that the proportion of acres that are straight-combined in 2020 could approach 50%.
Vankosky: Ecology of Swede Midge Host Plant Interactions
The swede midge, Contarinia nasturtii (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), is an invasive insect pest of canola (Brassica napus L. and B. rapa L.) and other brassicaceous vegetable crops in Canada.
Agnew: Defining Best Management Practices for Using Supplemental Heating with Natural Air Drying
Many producers use natural air drying (NAD) systems to minimize the capital and operating costs of grain drying; however, very little practical information or best management practices are currently available.
Grieger: On-Farm Survey of Combine Grain Loss in Canola Across Western Canada
Canola is an essential crop in the Canadian Prairies, and canola losses are an unfortunate part of harvest that must be managed by producers. Canola losses can be categorized as environmental losses, header losses, or combine losses.
Penner: Determination of the optimal inclusion rate of canola meal in starter mixtures for dairy calves
Canola meal is commonly used as a protein source in rations for dairy cows and beef cattle, however inclusion is limited in rations for newborn calves due to concerns of low palatability and low digestibility.
Yu: Feed Quality Study of ‘Canola Meal’ Produced in China in Comparison with ‘Canola Meal’ Produced in Canada for Producers/Industries
In 2015, researchers initiated a three-year feed program, including four projects conducted at different phases, to compare the feed quality of canola meal produced in China with Canada.
Sheedy: Saskatchewan Water Monitoring Program for Neonicotinoid Pesticides
Neonicotinoids are an important family of insecticides in Saskatchewan, and are estimated to contribute to agricultural production in excess of $15 billion annually.
Simko: Toxicopathological Determination of Safe Dose Ranges of Neonicotinoids for Honey Bee Colonies
Neonicotinoid insecticides are used as a seed treatment for a variety of crops worldwide, including canola. Those treated crops contain low residues of neonicotinoids in nectar and pollen, however the true impact on honey bee health is disputed and controversial.
Hallett: Enhanced modelling of swede midge population dynamics in North America
Swede midge has been an economically significant pest of Brassica crops in ON, QB, NS, and PEI since 2000. An insect with swede midge like appearance has also been observed in SK and MB since 2007 and 2008.
Farrell: Identifying the mechanisms responsible for the greater than expected residue-induced N20 emissions from canola and flax
The carbon intensity of commodities is an important marketing consideration for many crops including canola. Research was conducted to identify the factors contributing to previous observations that nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from canola and flax residues were greater than those from wheat residues.