Integrated Pest Management

Uniformity of sprayer deposition needs improvement

The range in on-target spray deposition volume across the width of sprayers was unexpectedly large for this study. With each sprayer pass, some targets only received one third of the intended dose while others received triple the intended dose. “Characterizing turbulent spray deposition from self-propelled sprayers” Tom Wolf, Agrimetrix SaskCanola, Alberta Canola To find the...

Genetics

Expansive study recommends steps to boost NUE, canola yield

Recommendations from this large study include apply 130-147 lb./ac. of nitrogen in the Black soil zone and 76-89 lb./ac. in the Brown soil zone. This is a balance between canola yield, nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) and maximum economic returns. “Improving nitrogen use efficiency and soil sustainability in canola production across Canada,” Bao-Luo Ma, Agriculture and...

Agronomist Abroad

Over and over and over again

Rothamsted Research in the United Kingdom has grown continuous wheat for 173 years, providing insight into disease suppression, soil pH and much more. It also studies oilseed rape, looking at rotation and pest management and an insect we don’t want – melegethes pollen beetle.

Canola Eat Well

Canola use can benefit Canadians in times of economic strain

Through 2023 Canola Eat Well will show Canadians that choosing canola oil gives them a range of health benefits compared to other cooking oils, costs them pennies per serving and helps them support 207,000 Canadian jobs in the canola industry.

Feature

Toronto food influencers Bake With Canola

The three Prairie-based canola grower organizations invest in personal, high-quality and hands-on canola oil promotion events in Ontario – with the goal to improve canola oil’s share of Canada’s biggest market.