Swathing Short Canola

[zeefarmer]

We have some canola that has podded quite low
to the ground. Most we will be able to swath E-
W, but 2 fields run N-S. What is our best plan of
attack to swath? It is not tangled enough to
straight cut, nor do we have a pea auger on our
d****r head. Take our chances N-S, or swath on
an angle?

[wd9]

If your swather is at least 25 feet it
doesn't matter what direction you swath.
If a stupid wind comes along it'll mess
them up regardless.

[amun]

if its not too dry roll it faily hard.

[JDGreen]

I sprayed next to a field the other day i thought
looked a little short. Straight cutting is not scary if
your swath is at risk of blowing around In my
opinion. 2 years ago big swaths were blown
around and my dessicated stuff stayed. Secondly
i have both headers a flex and a d****r. Shorter
canola straight cut will work fantastic with a flex
locked up. I would definately dessicate with a
little glypho tho. Have had success in heavy
tangled stuff as well as in 2007 when it was just
pepper in the pods. The longer u let it stand in
this furnace the more you will get back at any
rate.

[zeefarmer]

We are trying to leave it as long as possible either
way. We are prepared to swath at night and on the
dew. It is a nice, even stand, just short. Variety is the
problem I believe (RR72-65).

I would like to s/c some, but it doesn't seem to be
tangled and leaning enough to resist shattering from
the wind, especially with the heat. I am under the
impression that glyphosate wouldn't help desiccate
RR.?.?

What are you planning, swath, straight, or a little of
both? I am amazed at how things have held on. I had
expected things to have turned a lot more today, but
after a little checking this afternoon, I feel like going
away for a few days so we don't run around every day
seeing if things are ready.

[HappyFarmer]

If there is enough green left in there zee farmer I would use either reglone or Liberty to dessicate that stuff.

[tstep]

Lite or heavy I try to swath on the angle to the prevailing winds. That is usually NW--SE. Years past this method has worked for me.

[boarderbloke]

Is Liberity a registered dessicate?

[newguy]

Was talking to a person who phoned to see if he could use liberty as a desicant on peas. Rep said since they went to cheap chemical liberty can only be used on your acres signed with your tech agreement with them .

[wd9]

Liberty is not registered for pre
harvest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!