February 22 or 23 (choose one) | Lakeland College, Vermilion canoLAB is a hands-on, interactive diagnostic workshop with live plants and insects. Participants are divided into groups of 20 and will take part in eight 45-minute sessions. Instructors will be among Western Canada’s top researchers and extension people. CCA and Pesticide Applicator credits will be...

Science

New tool forecasts Sclerotinia risk

KEY RESULT: The canola growth stage prediction model and sclerotinia stem rot risk index deployed on www.canoladst.ca are useful tools for managing the disease. PROJECT TITLE, PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: “Operational models to forecast canola growth stage, Sclerotinia risk, and yield in Western Canada,” Rishi Burlakoti, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada FUNDING: Growing Forward 2 The major objectives...

Business Management

A Contingency Plan For Health

How will the farm function if one of the major players has a serious injury, illness or dies? A good answer takes some planning. Create “What if” scenarios, plan how to work through these scenarios, and share these plans with every member of the farm team. We all know that agriculture can be dangerous, but...

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Farmer-Funded Research: Investing in research that will maximize net income for canola farmers through sustainable production

Quality, relevant and up-to-date information is key in making decisions that benefit our farms – economically, ecologically and environmentally. Farmer-led and funded research is crucial to making this happen. As public-funded research has declined over the years, it’s more important than ever for grower-funded organizations to step up and fill the void. STAY CONNECTED. Sign...

Meet four new, seasoned and past Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) directors. Whether they stepped up for a specific reason or were encouraged by others, they share a common goal: Represent canola farmers, act in their best interest and strive for continual improvement of our industry in Manitoba as well as at the national and...