Manitoba Canola Growers
400-167 Lombard Ave R3B 0T6 Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Management decisions to optimize soil temperature and moisture The two most important environmental factors to pay attention to in the spring are soil moisture ...and soil temperature. Despite external factors such as air temperature and precipitation having an impact on these parameters, management decisions can also affect them. Research across western Canada has quantified some of these impacts and their findings are provided in the following summaries at: https://www.canolacouncil.org//management-decisions-to-op/ See more

With seeding plans in the works, we are looking ahead to the next task of in crop spraying. Join us later this month on May 27 for a 1hr webinar moderated by Jay Whetter featuring Tom Wolf and Ian Epp. They will be covering a variety of topics and scenarios to help you maximize your in crop spraying performance. Not sure if you can join us? Register anyways and you will receive a recording after the webinar. ... CEU Credits Available Register today https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_nxcFioQDRMaJ9lqxMyGTlQ

The #BeGrainSafe trailer has moved into Miniota, MB. We are proud to support Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) who offers training for groups like the Miniota Fire Department who will be trained on the dangers of grain entrapment and learn rescue training procedures this weekend! This unit will be moving across western Canada this spring and summer to bring potentially life saving training to rural fire departments.

Join us for a virtual cooking event with Trevor Lui @trevorlui! Cook along, or watch and learn. Trevor will guide us through making his Moo Goo Gai Pan (chicken... and mushroom stir-fry) recipe from The Double Happiness Cookbook. . Come and be part of our Canola Eat Well community. Cook along, or watch and learn from your home. This is a fun, interactive event where you can ask Trevor questions as we go along. . Cost is FREE! Pre-registration is required and space is limited! . REGISTER NOW! Event is Sunday, February 21st at 2pm EST/1PM CST. Find the clickable registration link in our bio @canolaeatwell https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-workshop-from-trevor-lu See more

On todays Hot Topics Webinar they said it looks like February is going to be cold. That means it's Toque Time!! Share a comment or picture of what keeps you busy on these cold winter day for a chance to win a toque. #canolachat

Pre-registration for our Annual General & Special meeting closes at midnight tonight (Feb 3). We recommend registering even if you are still unsure if you will able to join us to ensure you have your voting credentials in advance. https://canola.mbgrowers.vote

Today is the FINAL day to register for our AGSM. Visit https://canola.mbgrowers.vote/ to register your participation in our AGSM on February 11 at 10 am

We recognize the overwhelming number of policy issues currently facing farmers. The MCGA board has been deeply engaged in each of these issues, and confirming our position based on your feedback. Read about our position on Code of Practice & more here. https://www.canolagrowers.com//your-farm-voice-advocacy-w/

SEED TRAITS: WHAT ARE THE STANDARDS? This list covers the options available for canola seed traits and describes official standards (if any) for each trait. Wes...tern Canada Rapeseed and Canola Recommending Committee (WCC/RRC) is the industry body that recommends to the CFIA which canola cultivars get registered. The CFIA collects a lot of information from the WCC/RRC as well as company trial data to approve cultivars for registration, but ultimately the recommendation for registration is based on quality traits for oil (including erucic acid and saturated fats), protein and glucosinolate levels to ensure it meets the canola quality definition. Raymond Gadoua, the WCC/RRC coordinator, says that while WCC/RRC does track yield, lodging, disease resistance and more, there is no registration standard for these traits. Gadoua does keep unpublished short descriptions for each cultivar that goes through the WCC/RRC, but he says post-registration information from company trials and third-party comparisons, like the Canola Performance Trials at canolaperformancetrials.ca, are probably more relevant to the grower. HERBICIDE RESISTANCE Liberty Link BASF. Resistant to group-10 glufosinate Roundup Ready Bayer. Resistant to group-9 glyphosate Clearfield Corteva. Resistant to group-2 IMI products, including Ares Truflex Bayer. Resistant to group-9 glyphosate Falco Cibus. Resistant to group-2 sulfonyl-urea These traits and their labeling are maintained by the gene-developer. Stacked traits are now available, specifically for Truflex and Liberty Link. Standards: The WCC/RRC no longer requires any data to support herbicide tolerance claims, but herbicide tolerant candidates require disclosure regarding their herbicide tolerant nature. BLACKLEG RESISTANCE Major gene resistance industry developed labels using molecular tests Quantitative resistance no standardized testing for claims on this resistance Standards: WCC/RRC trials determine the overall level of blackleg resistance, with ratings based on a comparison to blackleg levels in the highly-susceptible Westar cultivar, which is grown as a blackleg check at blackleg trial nursery. Cultivars with a severity index less than 30 per cent of Westar are considered resistant R, but WCC/RRC does not have a minimum standard for blackleg. Susceptible cultivars can be approved for registration, but this is rare. These trials do not determine which resistance genes are in a cultivar or how much quantitative resistance is present; they only average field performance at these locations. Canola growers will often discover that cultivars with an R rating can show fairly high levels of blackleg when grown in a situation where resistance is overcome by the particular blackleg races prevalent in a field. As a result of this, an R-gene labeling model as designated by Canola Council’s Blackleg Steering Group is included in the WCC/RRC procedures for use on a voluntary basis by canola variety developers. Research is underway to develop a standard evaluation for adult plant or quantitative resistance. CLUBROOT RESISTANCE Commercial canola cultivars often make specific claims for clubroot resistance. Standards: WCC/RRC has protocols for greenhouse or field testing to determine a level of resistance, but these are not published and there is no WCC/RRC standard to determine the level of clubroot resistance and the genetic source of resistance. POD-SHATTER TRAIT Seed companies promote cultivars as having a pod-shatter trait or a heightened level of pod integrity. This is used to promote them as suitable for straight combining or late swathing. Standards: There is no industry standard for the level of pod shatter tolerance. Gadoua says a sub-committee is looking into it, but WCC/RRC doesn’t have a protocol yet. Find the full list of traits at Canola Digest: https://canoladigest.ca//seed-traits-what-are-the-standar/

Our friends over at @CanolaWatch have shared moisture maps for the prairie provinces heading into fall. Check them all out here... https://www.canolacouncil.org//maps-soil-moisture-heading/ #canolachat

Canola Performance Trial Small Plot Data is in. You can find results here. https://www.canolagrowers.com///2020-Small-plot-data-1.pdf Canola Performance Trials (CPT) represent the next generation in variety evaluation for Western Canadian canola growers. The 2020 program was funded by the three Prairie canola grower groups Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) and the Manitoba Canola Growers Association, with contributions from the B.C. Grain Producers Association.

We have an amazing role for a talented and motivated individual who loves organizing and analyzing data, as well as delivering excellent customer service! Read full job description and application details here. https://canolagrowers.com//job-posting-check-off-and-memb/

We’ve heard of some canola bins heating up over the past couple of weeks. Canola growers may see benefit in cycling canola out of one bin and into another to even out the grain temperature and check for hot spots. Read more in this Canola Watch article https://www.canolacouncil.org///a-good-time-to-cycle-bins/ #canolachat

With so many events going virtual this fall/winter we are curious...Do you plan to take in virtual events, workshops or conferences? Yes/No/Undecided/or only if...?