Reading Time: 4 minutes Ag Canada is forecasting a jump in canola, barley and wheat acres this year — but rotations and sticking with the tried and true seem to be top of mind for many Alberta producers. But specialty crops are getting a look as grain and oilseed producers look for options that could beef up the bottom […] Read more
Decisions, decisions — what will you plant this spring?
It’s only a small sample, but rotation looms large for these four farmers — although there’s an opening for something that’s the right fit
Markert new chair of canola producers commission
Reading Time: < 1 minute Vulcan producer Lee Markert is the new chairman of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission. He succeeds Colin Felstad. Greg Sears of Sexsmith was elected to serve as vice-chairman. Also joining the board are three directors acclaimed in October. Steve Marshman of Strathmore will replace Elaine Bellamy in Region 8, Dale Uglem of Bawlf will replace […] Read more
Canola the star in graphic novels for schoolkids
The 10th Chase Duffy book is about to hit the shelves and continue his adventures in learning about canola
Reading Time: 2 minutes Farmers at the recent Alberta Canola Producers Commission meeting were welcomed by an entourage of cartoon characters on the stage. These characters are from the Chase Duffy book series, which was launched in 2010 and is aimed at elementary students aged eight to 11. The main character in the books is Chase ‘Superman’ Duffy, a […] Read more
Against clubroot, ‘I’-rated canola sits between ‘R’ and ‘S’
A new canola variety billed with “intermediate” reaction against a new pathotype of clubroot is being placed in the zone between “resistant” and “susceptible.” Canterra Seeds, the Winnipeg firm marketing the new CS2000 hybrid variety, clarified its claim for the seed in a statement on a company blog Wednesday, granting many growers may be seeing the […] Read more
Canola variety’s clubroot claim taken with caution
A new variety of canola with “intermediate” resistance to a new type of clubroot may be cause for optimism, but Alberta’s canola grower group says farmers need to know more before they buy. The Alberta Canola Producers Commission (ACPC) warned Monday that growers will need more specifics about claims that a new canola variety has […] Read more
The straight goods on canola variety performance
Interactive database allows searches ranging from yield and maturity to lodging and height
Reading Time: 2 minutes Results are in for the 2014 Canola Performance Trials (CPT). Data from the science-based, third-party variety evaluations have been uploaded to the online comparison tool on the CPT website. A summary booklet is also available for download. The online tool includes interactive maps and the ability to refine searches by season zone, herbicide tolerance type, […] Read more
Three new directors on canola producers’ board
Reading Time: < 1 minute Four directors on the board of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission have been elected by acclamation. Joining the board for their first term will be: John Guelly of Westlock in Region 5 Steve Marshman of Rockyford in Region 8 Dale Uglem of Bawlf in Region 11 Their three-year term will begin at the commission’s annual […] Read more
Alberta Canola Producers Commission seeking directors
Nominations sought for Regions 2, 5, 8 and 11
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Alberta Canola Producers Commission (ACPC) is seeking canola producers willing to serve as a director. Anyone who has paid the ACPC a service charge on canola sold since Aug. 1, 2012 is an eligible producer and can stand for election. An eligible producer can be an individual, corporation, partnership, or organization. Eligible producers must […] Read more
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