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2008 Crop Production Centre Report

2007 Crop Production Centre Report

2006 Crop Production Centre Report

2005 Crop Production Centre Report

Ontario Canola Growers Research Projects

Project Title Project Objective

Best Management Practices

Producer/ Strip Trials

In 2008 the Ontario Canola Growers and Grey County Soil & Crop Improvement Association worked with ten producers on trials to assess the effect of boron, fungicide and insecticide foliar applications on the yield and seed quality of spring canola. The ten producers participating in the trials were situated throughout the province. Each trial involved 9 treatment plots. Soil and tissue tests were be conducted as part of the trial.

Best Management Practices

University of Guelph

Canola is a crop that responds to good crop management practices. However, it is important to manage input costs wisely and provide producers with data that indicates recommendations for the most advantageous applications. In 2007 and 2008 this project involved trial applications for herbicides, fungicides and pest treatments. The results were interesting. In 2007 (a relatively dry and hot year) the yield boosts achieved with boron foliar application were considerable whereas in 2008 (higher moisture, lower average temperature) yield increases were minimal. 

Whole Canola as an Energy Source

John Roswell, University of Guelph

This project studied the feasibility of using whole canola as an energy source....click here for the a summary of the results.

Management of Cabbage Seed Pod Weevil

and Swede Midge

in Spring and Winter

To develop management practices for cabbage seed pod weevil and swede midge in winter and spring canola, considering insecticide options and agronomic approaches, timing of plantings and the impact of natural enemies, to reduce damage to seed yield and quality.