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December 2021
Seed companies provide excellent genetic solutions to many of the disease and harvest challenges, but those traits need proper stewardship to protect them. Hybrid decisions should be based on the best traits for each field. Stewardship to protect disease resistance traits through rotation of resistance sources will help maintain canola productivity in key growing regions…
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MCGA is in the process of establishing a farmer funded, farmer directed, canola on-farm research program that will launch a pilot program in the 2022 growing season. This program will be focused on including farmers in the research that will help them make meaningful productions decisions on their farms using scientific research methods. Program goals…
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February 2022
Join us this February for three upcoming policy webinars that will provide updates on grain transportation, the role of advocacy, and grain contracts – plus the opportunity to ask questions of the CCGA policy experts. Hosted by Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), Alberta Canola, SaskCanola, and Manitoba Canola Growers. Policy & Your Farm: What’s on the Horizon for Rail Transportation…
Read moreJoin us this February for three upcoming policy webinars that will provide updates on grain transportation, the role of advocacy, and grain contracts – plus the opportunity to ask questions of the CCGA policy experts. Hosted by Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), Alberta Canola, SaskCanola, and Manitoba Canola Growers. Policy & Your Farm: Influencing Policy in a Changing Landscape Much…
Read moreJoin us this February for three upcoming policy webinars that will provide updates on grain transportation, the role of advocacy, and grain contracts – plus the opportunity to ask questions of the CCGA policy experts. Hosted by Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), Alberta Canola, SaskCanola, and Manitoba Canola Growers. Policy & Your Farm: Navigating Grain Contracts Knowing what’s in your…
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Weeds remain the number one manageable source of yield loss! Listen in as we talk about new research in weed control, herbicide resistance, impact of drought on weed control and tips for applying pesticides and keeping your crop export ready. Speakers Ian Epp, Agronomy Specialist, Canola Council of Canada Kim Brown Livingston, Weed Specialist, Manitoba Agriculture and…
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Originally planned to be a Manitoba Ag Days presentation, this one hour panel discussion will look at best management practices to keep flea beetles at bay. Join moderator Angela Brackenreed from the Canola Council of Canada as she talks to panelist: John Gavloski Entomologist @Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development Krista Anderson Plant Pathologist @Bayer Crop Science …
Read moreCanola growers are facing many uncertainties leading into the 2022 growing season. Lingering drought conditions, fertilizer costs, on farm logistics, and supply challenges are all reasonable concerns, but commodity prices are strong and there is still the potential for 2022. We will look at some considerations for optimizing a nutrient management plan to achieve a…
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