Animal geneticists pioneered new tools to tackle complex traits. That expertise is coming to crops and could mean improvements to complex traits such as heat tolerance and nutrient use efficiency in canola.
It takes years to research and develop new canola seed cultivars. After that, it takes logistically complicated steps to produce and deliver commercial seed that meets the specifications of individual farmers.
What combine settings are best for lower canola losses and higher productivity? It varies by machine and by conditions. Experts are here to help.
The Canola Council of Canada co-hosted Canola Week December 5-7 in Calgary. The program included state-of-the-industry updates, agronomy research and innovations in breeding, production and processing. Here are a few topics that made the Canola Digest editor sit up and take notice.