Science Edition 2023—Canola crops that achieve vegetative ground cover more quickly tend to have higher yields. Seeding rate and row width contribute to faster ground cover. “How does in-row seed spacing and spatial pattern affect canola yield?” Steven Shirtliffe, University of Saskatchewan SaskCanola Read the full report in the Research section at saskcanola.com. When it comes to...

Science Edition 2023—Heat had a significant effect on yield by preventing seed set and had a more negative effect than drought on seed oil composition. Researchers found possible genetic solutions to enhance drought and heat stress. “Impact of drought and heat during flowering on canola yield.” Raju Soolanayakanahally, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Saskatoon SaskCanola, Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development...

Science Edition 2023—Replace damaged or kinked air drill hoses immediately, and replace with the same length and diameter as the original. This is key to consistent air flow. “Understanding grain pneumatic conveying in seeding equipment,” Hubert Landry, Ian Paulson, and Samuel Ferré, Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute SaskCanola, Government of Manitoba under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership Prairie Agricultural...

Science Edition 2023—Previous work showed that crop yields are higher in the diverse rotations, but when it comes to increasing soil organic matter and carbon storage, this study showed no consistent crop rotation effect. “Understanding the effects of crop rotation on soil organic carbon stabilization,” Bobbi L. Helgason, University of Saskatchewan SaskCanola Read the full report on...

Science Edition 2021—Key result: This study compared two choppers and three post-harvest residue treatments of wheat residue and found no significant differences in canola emergence across treatments. However, the researcher still recommends proper residue management for a good canola plant stand. Uneven and poorly distributed residue can lead to challenges, including uneven seed depth the following spring,...