Canola Research Hub

What did we learn from the Lygus Apocalypse?

AAFC research scientists Héctor Cárcamo uses the term “Lygus Apocalypse” to describe the scene in some Alberta fields in 2021. The experience with this insect provided a good test for management recommendations. Héctor Cárcamo titled his Alberta Agronomy Update 2022 presentation “What did we learn from the lygus apocalypse?” To answer his own question, the...
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How to use stand establishment to Increase Yield

Canola crops tend to yield more when they start off with five to eight plants per square foot, and when seedlings emerge at the same time. Growers can also often save extra management costs for flea beetles, for example, when plants germinate and emerge quickly.

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People Are A Mirror Image Of The Land

This article provides an international perspective on the need to protect and improve the world’s soils. Rattan Lal, a world-leading soil scientist, describes how to protect soil health, and explains why private companies are an important ally in sustainability initiatives.

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Canadians Have A Mixed View Of Their Food System

Canadians’ view of the food system has been up and down over the past two years of the pandemic, but results are still better than 2018 and 2019. Research from the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity shows that Canada’s food system has room to improve when it comes to building trust.

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Canola Eat Well

Pathway To Boost Canola Oil Usage In Ontario

Consumer surveys show that canola oil lags olive oil in the Ontario market. Canola Eat Well can use data on consumer preferences and decision drivers to create canola oil promotion strategies for Canada’s biggest market. While canola oil is the most used oil in Western Canada, the same can’t be said for Ontario, home to...
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