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Less seed-placed fertilizer means more seed survival

Lee Erickson discovered that high rates of fertilizer in the seed row were having a devastating effect on his canola seed survival.

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BeGrainSafe with a “zero entry” policy

Canola grower organizations contribute to the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association’s BeGrainSafe program, which promotes grain safety to farmers and trains first responders on life-saving extraction techniques.

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Profitability and sustainability can go hand-in-hand

Key Result: BMPs can improve canola production while simultaneously advancing environmental stewardship. This study identifies factors that contribute to improved canola production efficiency on the Canadian Prairies. It also examines the relationship between production efficiency and adoption of select environmental stewardship practices. These results may be of use for policy makers in identifying areas of...

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High yields

Farm Gate Investigation of Best Management Practices in Canola Establishment and Production Systems

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Use seed treatment to minimize early disease

Key practice: A registered seed treatment with multiple fungicide active ingredients can minimize the threat of seed and seedling diseases. Seeding early, shallow and with good seed to soil contact for quick emergence also helps prevent early disease infection. Start field scouting 10 to 14 days after seeding. Key research: Hwang, S.F., Alberta Agriculture and...