Canola is one of the world’s most sought after oilseeds with approximately 7.5 million tons of canola produced annually worldwide, according to Purdue University. As one of the most widely grown Canadian crops, canola is a major player in the Canadian market.
Learn more about canola and recent developments from the industry in five of Germination‘s most popular articles on the crop from 2022.
How Dilantha Fernando Saved the Canola Industry Billions in Revenue
Personal connections are crucial in business, says Dilantha Fernando, Dean of Studies, professor, plant pathologist and epidemiologist at the University of Manitoba. He’s considered a mentor to many in the plant pathology community, having trained over 75 graduate students and postdoctoral scientists at the university and another 68 undergraduate students.
Vercoras Introduced as the First BASF Seed Treatment for InVigor Hybrid Canola
BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions has received registration from Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) for Vercoras, BASF’s first seed treatment for InVigor hybrid canola.
BASF Reporting Canola Emergence Issues on Prairies
Emergence issues are being reported in Western Canada with certain InVigor canola hybrids, an emailed June 27 statement from BASF said.
Corteva Launches New Canola, Corn Seed Treatments in Canada
Corteva Agriscience has launched LumiGEN seed treatments for canola and corn in Canada for the 2023 growing season, a July 11 news release said.
Canola Emergence Issues Linked to Seed Treatment and Weather
BASF has found emergence issues with InVigor canola hybrids may have been caused by seed treatment and environmental factors.
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