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About SaskCanola: SaskCanola is a farmer-directed organization that provides value to Saskatchewan canola farmers by guiding levy contributions to fund research projects, extension events, policy development, and promotion activities.
Crop Rotation: This year at our Ag in Motion site, we seeded 3 plot strips of canola, barley, and peas to demonstrate what a 3-year crop rotation can look like. Thanks to fellow commodity group SaskBarley who sponsored the barley plot and who shares our goal to encourage farmers to consider the advantages of diversifying their crops and varieties on their farms. Our video in the virtual crop plot tours expands on this - scroll down for session dates/times - it being shown once daily from July 21-25! Disease, insect and weed management are all imporant factors behind the recommendation to extend rotations. Let's hone in on clubroot disease as an example.
Clubroot: Clubroot is a serious soil-borne disease of cruciferous plants, including canola. In canola, it causes swelling or galls to form on the roots, which ultimately causes premature death of the plant. The key to clubroot management is to keep spore levels as low as possible. Clubroot spore load increases over time with a tight rotation. Recent research in Canada found that even when using clubroot resistant varieties, continuous canola and canola grown after a 1-year break showed substantial yield losses.
Clubroot Best Management Practices
- Prevent the spread of clubroot in soil
- Crop rotation and weed control
- Variety selection
- Monitoring
- Contain clubroot infested areas
Monitoring Clubroot in Saskatchewan: This year, we're ensuring that farmers have the tools they need to detect clubroot on their farm at low levels through the 2020 fall clubroot soil testing program, offered by SaskCanola and Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. As part of this program, a farmer can request a soil sampling bag, collect soil from their field, and submit it for testing. SaskCanola will cover the $100 cost. Request your soil test by visiting the Special Offers section of our virtual booth.
Video: How to Scout for Clubroot and Take a Soil Sample
Video: Clubroot Management
Partner Feature: Led by a producer-elected Board of Directors from across Saskatchewan, SaskBarley’s purpose is to increase the production and value of barley for both the producer and consumer.
SaskBarley's vision is to ensure barley is a long term, profitable and internationally competitive crop choice for Saskatchewan producers.
SaskBarley's mission is to identify, develop and support research, market development, and extension initiatives that ensure the long-term profitability and sustainability of barley for Saskatchewan producers.
Follow @SaskBarley on Twitter or visit www.saskbarleycommission.com to learn more.
