June 1, 2022 – CCC, Cereals Canada and Pulse Canada release New report details how the Government of Canada can address non-tariff barriers by increasing presence in the region. Ottawa – ON – Today in Ottawa representatives from Canola Council of Canada, Cereals Canada, and Pulse Canada are meeting with government decision makers about the…
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Is your canola stand on target?
May 31, 2022 – Canola success starts with a uniform stand of five to eight plants per square foot. Canola counts at the two- to four-leaf stage provide a check up on the seeding operation and if your canola is on track to achieve its full yield potential. How to count Take a few counts across…
Read moreHow to improve flea beetle management
Flea beetles can do a lot of damage in a short time. To avoid beetle shock, growers and agronomists across the Prairies will want to scout as soon as seedlings emerge, and check often – especially in crops advancing slowly. Seed treatments usually provide effective protection as long as canola reaches the three- to four-leaf…
Read moreU.S. EPA recognizes canola for its GHG emissions reduction in advanced biofuels
April 18, 2022 – Canola’s contribution as a solutions-provider in helping to address climate change was recognized last week, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed decision that canola oil-derived renewable diesel, jet fuel and other biofuels qualify as “advanced biofuels” under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. The proposed decision found that greenhouse…
Read moreRisk of seed-placed fertilizer on canola emergence
Toxicity and salt effect from fertilizer can damage canola seed and seedlings, and reduce the return on investment for seed. One way to increase canola emergence rates is to keep all fertilizer out of the seed row – except for a starter rate of phosphate. The risk of seed-placed fertilizer comes from the nitrogen component…
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