Blackleg – the silent yield robber Are you managing this disease effectively? Blackleg, caused by the fungal pathogen Leptosphaeria maculans (L. maculans), is a serious canola disease that can cause significant yield losses and reduce the sustainability of canola production if it is not managed effectively. Blackleg has been a production challenge in Canada since...

Over the last year, Alberta Canola invested over $900,000 toward funding 14 new projects representing approximately $7.7 million worth of research. Every $1 of farmer levy invested by Alberta Canola was matched by more than $8 of investment by research partners and funding programs. A reoccurring theme throughout the bulk of the projects was to...

The spring of 2021 offered less than ideal conditions for canola establishment. Manitoba Canola Growers conducted a survey to better understand exactly what Manitoba farmers faced this spring.

Science

5 CCC Agronomy Priorities for Canola

The Canola Council of Canada agronomy team has put together five science-based agronomy actions that will show the biggest improvements for farm profitability, sustainability and productivity for canola growers.

Canola Encyclopedia

Canola Encyclopedia Top Ten: Topics for 2021

The Canola Encyclopedia at canola encyclopedia.ca has science- based management tips for weeds, insects and diseases, and information on everything from plant establishment, nutrient management, harvest loss and storage tips. Click tracking at the Canola Encyclopedia is a good indicator of production issues each year. Here are the top 10 most-clicked encyclopedia pages for 2021.