Resources
Rotating Canola Genetics to Combat Blackleg
Blackleg is a major disease that affects canola crops. It can cause significant yield losses if not managed properly. Blackleg can reduce canola yields by up to 50% in severe cases…
Seed Treatments for Managing Canola Pests
Flea beetles and cutworms are major pests that can significantly damage canola crops, especially during early growth stages. Flea beetles feed on the leaves and stems of young canola plants, while cutworms cut off seedlings at the soil surface…
Managing Verticillium in Canola
Verticillium is a soil-borne disease that affects canola, causing standability issues and making it harder to harvest. This disease is caused by the fungus Verticillium longisporum…
Fighting Weed Resistance with Integrated Management
Weeds like kochia and wild oats are becoming increasingly resistant to common herbicides. Kochia is resistant to Group 2 and Group 9 (glyphosate) herbicides, while wild oats are resistant to Group 1 and Group 2 herbicides…
Sharpe’s agronomists have been busy weighing seed options for farmers in your area. If you saw any of these problems on your farm at harvest, learn more about seed options that can help you grow more in 2025…