The Canadian Grain Commission’s (CGC) spring-harvested canola and flaxseed research project is back up and running after being temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The CGC is looking for samples from Canadian producers of canola and flaxseed that was seeded in 2019 but not being harvested until this spring. The research will help Canadian producers make informed decisions with their overwintered oilseeds.
After a challenging harvest in 2019, over 40% of flax across Canada and 20% of canola in Alberta was not harvested by the end of the year.
Dr. Véronique Barthet, Program Manager of Oilseeds for the Canadian Grain Commission’s Grain Research Laboratory, is working on this research project to analyze the quality of these crops and assess the late harvest’s impact on quality and functionality.
Farmers who participate in this project will receive a detailed report on the quality of their spring-harvested crop, which they can use to make informed decision on how to market their grain. Project results will also be made available to customers of Canadian canola and flaxseed so they’ll be informed on how to manage changes in crop quality, if possible.
The Grain Research Laboratory conducted similar research on overwintered canola in 2016, and the results helped farmers market their grain after a tough harvest.
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