Agronomist Abroad

Down Under differences and similarities

Canola production in Australia is a lot like Canada’s in many ways, but Dan Orchard was inspired by some distinct differences.

5 Steps to Better...

Sclerotinia management

For this new series, Canola Council of Canada agronomy specialists take a particular agronomy challenge and provide solutions, with consideration for risks and costs. In this case, Keith Gabert looks at management of sclerotinia stem rot in light of high infestation levels seen in many Prairie fields in 2016

Business Management

Position versus interest

In conflict, each side may have different and even opposite positions, but what is their interest? By asking ‘Why do you hold that position?’ or ‘What do you need?’, sides may find a resolution that benefits the long-term relationship.

Thank you to the hardworking FarmTech committee for putting together yet another great event. We enjoy working with our fellow crop commissions to offer this dynamic event to our producers. From weather to agronomy to management to nutrition information, the diversity of information presented was vast and everyone walked away having learned many new things....

Rail line running through a canola field

Read short follow-ups on past Canola Digest articles, including the top yield for the Canola 100 Agri-Prize and a federal rail transportation bill.