Chris Holzapfel, Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation, and William May, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Indian Head, just completed a SaskCanola-funded study called “Investigating wider row spacing in no-till canola: Implications for weed competition, response to nitrogen fertilizer, and seeding rate recommendations.” Project Summary: A multi-year study was initiated in 2013 at Indian Head to evaluate...

Manitoba Canola Growers (MCGA) are pleased to welcome Delaney Ross Burtnack to the canola team. She has taken over the leadership role from retiring executive director, Bill Ross. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to join the MCGA. From my first meeting with each of the staff and directors, it was easy to see the talent...

Farmer Panel

50 Years of Growing Brassicas

These four farmers and their families have been involved in canola and rapeseed production for many years. They also have a deeper-than-average connection to the crop’s history in Canada. For more on the 50th anniversary of the Canola Council of Canada and it predecessor, the Rapeseed Association of Canada, visit canolahistory.ca.

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Vegetable oil and oilseeds outlook

World vegetable oil demand continued to rise sharply in 2016, but production declined for the first time in more than 30 years, creating a production deficit and steep reduction of stocks. While the tight supply situation continues to support prices of all vegetable oils, don’t expect prices to rise much further as world supplies are recovering.

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“Canola: A Canadian Story of Innovation” begins national tour

The new exhibit from the Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum will tour the country, with its first stop at the CCC convention in Winnipeg.