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The Canola Digest is a joint publication of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission (ACPC), SaskCanola, the Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) and the Canola Council of Canada. Jay Whetter, Editor Canola Council of Canada 400 – 167 Lombard Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 0T6 (807) 466-3025 Email: whetterj@canolacouncil.org Canola Council of Canada 400 – 167 Lombard Avenue...

Agronomy Insights

Agronomy tips from the Canola Watch webinars

A few samples: “What’s right for your farm isn’t the same as what’s right for your neighbour’s farm” and “Just because you believe something about clubroot or blackleg today might not necessarily be true two years or five years from now” and “If you only have a few insects, you can actually have a boost in yield.”

The call for nominations for farmers to serve on the Board of Directors of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission resulted in two canola farmers being acclaimed. The nomination deadline was Friday, October 29, 2021. Charles Simoneau from Guy will serve as a director in region 3, and Wayne Schneider from Leduc will serve a second...

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New tech checks bins

With $50,000 or $100,000 worth of canola in just one big bin and with longer on-farm storage requirements for some contracts, farmers want help to manage these bins for good drying days, potential spoilage and even theft. Wireless bin management systems offer solutions.

Over 65,000 vegetable bundles and recipe books have been distributed in Manitoba to school-aged children and families through a partnership with Peak of the Market, Manitoba Home Economists Association, Manitoba Government and the Manitoba Canola Growers Canola Eat Well consumer outreach. Farm to School is a non-profit fundraiser that encourages healthy eating and earning money...