Agronomy update: Optimizing canola production

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"It's a great time of year to hear updates from 2025 and add to our knowledge before diving into 2026. If you want some accessible options for agriculture learning, be sure to check out the on-demand content below. "

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News

Cereals Canada releases New Wheat Crop Report for the 2025 season

Cereals Canada has released its 2025 New Wheat Crop Report for global and domestic customers of Canadian wheat.

Pulse Canada welcomes negotiations toward Canada-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

With pulses being Canada'a largest export to India in 2024, Pulse Canada welcomes the launch of negotiations toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Canada and India.

Agriculture Minister discusses trade barriers and risk management programs in Saskatchewan meetings

The Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, met with key industry stakeholders in Saskatchewan during the Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) to discuss reducing trade barriers and expanding international markets.

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Features

Agronomy update: Optimizing canola production

A recent research project at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada at Lethbridge, Alta. investigated how seeding rate, swathing canola and straight cutting pod shatter resistant canola hybrids impacted seed yield and quality.

ICYMI: Where do enhanced efficiency fertilizers fit?

The current interest in EEFs is not only related to reducing fertilizer N impact on the environment, but also in growers’ drive to reduce costs by increasing nitrogen use efficiency.

On-Demand Content

Are You Replenishing Sulphur Effectively After Harvest? Strategies for 2026

This agronomy-focused webinar takes a data-driven look at nutrient removal in 2025, with a focus on sulphur’s role in soil fertility, crop performance, and grower profitability.

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Stronger Starts: Improving cereal and pulse potential with seed treatments

Learn strategies to control seedling disease to maximize crop emergence, the risks and impacts of seed- and soil-borne pathogens in Western Canada - and more.

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In the Bin: Grain Storage Seminar

What are the recommended strategies for proper grain storage? Watch this two-hour seminar to find out.

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