Canola Watch - Timely Tips

Blast off to burnoff

• The pre-seed window is the best time to control kochia...and winter annuals...and other annoying early-risers.
• Kochia requires a tank mix because biotypes have resistance to a number of herbicides, including glyphosate. Ahead of canola, consider a product that includes Group 27 topramezone.
• Go early, but not too early. Make sure weeds are actively growing (to take up herbicide) and that frost risk is low for the day after application. 

Pre-seed burnoff: Tips for best results

How to contain herbicide-resistant kochia

Gophers need food!

• Now is the best time to bait Richardson’s ground squirrels...because fresh green foliage is in short supply. The hungry rodents are more likely to eat the baits.
• Strychnine may be available in designated locales by late May, but that is...TOO...LATE. If the hordes are giving you that smug look, use what’s available and bait them now.

Gopher management

Weather map of the week
Just in case you needed extra proof that our spring has not been very spring-like. Blue is colder than normal. Dark blue is way colder than normal...