Welcome to the Battle of the Bushels
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Compatible Herbicides
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About
The Ultimate Canola Battle is Here
We’re putting Canada’s best canola farmers to the test with Battle of the Bushels. This head-to-head, full season challenge pits 15 of Saskatchewan’s top canola growers against their land, the conditions and each other to find the greatest yields in the field.
What does it take to win? Who will come out on top? Get in on the action from seed to harvest as Canada’s best battle it out for every last bushel in this TruFlex® LibertyLink® canola (DEKALB® DK400TL and DK401TL) competition.
Leaderboard
- Last Crop Stage Measured: Bud StageLast Crop Stage
Measured: Bud StageGlaslyn, SK
Bernie
Latest Update: First herbicide spray of Roundup Transorb® HC at bud stage with full rate 0.67 L./ac.
Fungicide application of Proline® GOLD at 40 acre rate
Highlights
Latest Update: First herbicide spray of Roundup Transorb® HC at bud stage with full rate 0.67 L./ac.
Fungicide application of Proline® GOLD at 40 acre rate
- Last Crop Stage Measured: 6 LeafLast Crop Stage
Measured: 6 LeafDebden, SK
Bryan
Latest Update: First herbicide spray of Roundup Transorb® HC & Nexicor® at 2 leaf stage with 270 g ae Transorb /200 mL Nexicor / 10 GPA
Second application of Roundup Transorb® HC & ReLeaf® at 6 leaf with 360 g ae Transorb /ac. / 1 liter ReLeaf/ac in 10 GPA
Fungicide application of Proline® GOLD & 42 PHI at 150 mL/1 L ATP at 42 api./ac.
Highlights
Latest Update: First herbicide spray of Roundup Transorb® HC & Nexicor® at 2 leaf stage with 270 g ae Transorb /200 mL Nexicor / 10 GPA
Second application of Roundup Transorb® HC & ReLeaf® at 6 leaf with 360 g ae Transorb /ac. / 1 liter ReLeaf/ac in 10 GPA
Fungicide application of Proline® GOLD & 42 PHI at 150 mL/1 L ATP at 42 api./ac.
- Last Crop Stage Measured: 6 LeafLast Crop Stage
Measured: 6 LeafFoam Lake, SK
Gary
Latest Update: First herbicide spray of Liberty® at 2 leaf stage with 1.35 L./ac.
Second herbicide spray of Liberty® & ReLeaf® Platinum at 6 leaf stage with 10 gallons/ac.
Fungicide application of Proline® GOLD at 40 acre rate
Highlights
Latest Update: First herbicide spray of Liberty® at 2 leaf stage with 1.35 L./ac.
Second herbicide spray of Liberty® & ReLeaf® Platinum at 6 leaf stage with 10 gallons/ac.
Fungicide application of Proline® GOLD at 40 acre rate
- Last Crop Stage Measured: 6 LeafLast Crop Stage
Measured: 6 LeafMeath Park, SK
Clint
Latest Update: First herbicide spray of Glyphosate at 2 leaf stage with 360 GPA
Second herbicide spray of Glyphosate at 6 leaf stage with 360 GPA
Fungicide application of Proline® GOLD at 40 acre rate
Highlights
Latest Update: First herbicide spray of Glyphosate at 2 leaf stage with 360 GPA
Second herbicide spray of Glyphosate at 6 leaf stage with 360 GPA
Fungicide application of Proline® GOLD at 40 acre rate
- Last Crop Stage Measured: 6 LeafLast Crop Stage
Measured: 6 LeafLake Lenore, SK
Chris
Latest Update: First herbicide spray of Glyphosate at 2 leaf stage at 1 REL
Second herbicide spray of Liberty® & Centurion® with 1.35 L./ac. and 40 ac respectively
Fungicide application of Proline® GOLD at 12 GPA plus Decis® for cabbage seedpod weevil
Highlights
Latest Update: First herbicide spray of Glyphosate at 2 leaf stage at 1 REL
Second herbicide spray of Liberty® & Centurion® with 1.35 L./ac. and 40 ac respectively
Fungicide application of Proline® GOLD at 12 GPA plus Decis® for cabbage seedpod weevil
Live Updates
Chris Bauer
A shot of Chis Bauer’s canola from the cab
Chris Bauer’s canola on July 8, 2026 at Lake Lenore, SK.
thorsteinsonfarms
The Dekalb Battle site is progressing nicely. We had a chat with grower, Gary Throrsteinson to hear how the crop is progressing after a massive rain fall for the week of June 29, 2026.
#grow26 #westcdnag #truflexlibertylink #battleofthebushels #BayerAg #Agrilife #canolathorsteinsonfarms
We are excited to put our farming skills to the test by participating in the inaugural addition of Bayer's Battle of the Bushels.
Garth George
Garth’s Canola - June 26th
An update from Garth George on his canola at Marwayne, AB on June 26, 2026.
Ed Schafer
Ed’s Canola - June 29
Ed Schafer at Makwa, SK – canola looking awesome as of June 29.
Ed Schafer
Ed’s Canola - June 22
Ed Schafer shares how his canola is looking at Makwa, SK on June 22, 2026.
Gary Thorsteinson
Gary Seeding on May 29
Gary of Thorsteinson Land & Livestock and his team seeding at Foam Lake, SK on May 29, 2026.
Clint Nagy
Clint Nagy’s DK401TL looking awesome as of June 25, 2026.
Competitors & Farms
EdSchafer
A&E Schafer Farms
Ed Schafer
A&E Schafer Farms
Featured Products
Canola
DK401TL
- The highest-yield potential DEKALB canola hybrid in the lineup
- Straight Cut Plus hybrid with built-in trait for enhanced pod shatter protection
- Clubroot Resistance to currently predominant pathotypes
Canola
DK400TL
- The first DEKALB TruFlex® LibertyLink® canola hybrid that includes both clubroot resistance and Straight Cut Plus, while also delivering a high yield potential
- Straight Cut Plus hybrid with built-in trait for improved pod integrity and enhanced pod shatter protection
- Clubroot Resistance Plus (CR+) provides the broadest protection against the most frequently found pathotypes in Western Canada, including 3H, 3A, 3D, 8E, 8N, 9E, 5L, 8P, 8D, 5G, 5C and more. Well suited for all clubroot zones.
HERBICIDE
Roundup Transorb® HC
- Excellent consistency and weed control
- Trusted performance
- 60-minute rainfast guarantee*
FUNGICIDE
Proline GOLD
- Outstanding protection in high disease pressure situations against sclerotinia
- Two modes of action work in synergy to provide exceptional yield disease protection
- Easy to use liquid formulation that provides systemic and contact protection for both immediate and extended results