Kaeley Kindrachuk, SaskOilseeds, at NARF field day near Melfort, SK.

Canola micronutrients under microscope

Study aims to shed light on micronutrient fertilizer claims for lesser-known canola crop nutrients like boron, copper and zinc

Study aims to shed light on micronutrient fertilizer claims for lesser-known canola crop nutrients like boron, copper and zinc

Dilantha Fernando explaining the interaction between blackleg and verticillium at the University of Manitoba's field day at the Ian M. Morrison Research Centre in Carman in July.

Verticillium may undermine canola blackleg resistance

Co-infections with verticillium stripe may compromise blackleg resistance protection in canola, new Manitoba research suggests

University of Manitoba research finds verticillium stripe in canola can break down blackleg resistance, creating challenges for disease management and yield protection on the Prairies.






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2025/26 canola production jumps nearly 13 per cent

AAFC issues August S/D report

There were sharp changes in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s estimates for the 2025/26 canola crop when it came to production and ending stocks. AAFC has now pegged canola output at 20.10 million tonnes, up 12.9 per cent from its July forecast. Also, the oilseed’s carryout was doubled from last month to now 2.20 million tonnes.






Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre addresses electric vehicles and China’s recent tariffs against Canadian canola seed at a press event on a Saskatchewan grain farm Aug. 14, 2025. Photo: Janelle Rudolph

Parties unitedly condemn China tariffs on Canadian canola

China’s 75.8 per cent tariffs against Canadian canola seed called ‘unjustified,’ spark calls for immediate federal response from Canada’s Liberal government

China's 75.8 per cent tariffs against Canadian canola seed called 'unjustified' spark calls for immediate federal response from Canada's Liberal government.