Canola Morning at Manitoba Ag Days is less than two weeks away!

Jan 04, 2024

CANOLA MORNING AGENDA:
9:30 AM Manitoba’s Most Wanted

Chris Manchur, Agronomy Specialist, Canola Council of Canada
Courtney Ross, Agronomy Specialist, Canola Council of Canada

Canola production in Manitoba over the past growing season was met with many challenges, including drought, diseases, and insects. Some notable insects that have caused issues for growers were flea beetles, diamondback moths and lygus bugs. As for diseases, blackleg and verticillium stripe were prevalent, while later in the season sooty molds and powdery mildew appeared. Chris and Courtney will highlight the top pests and pathogens that are “Most Wanted” here in Manitoba, and what strategies can be taken to manage them effectively in future growing seasons.

10:15 AM Seeding Canola: Getting it Right

Dr. Amy Delaquis, Research Manager, Manitoba Canola Growers Association
Chris Holzapfel, Research Manager, Indian Head Agricultural Research Foundation

Amy and Chris will look at results from canola field trials focused on phosphorus (P) fertilizer formulations/blends, application rates and placement methods. This work compared the effects of contrasting granular fertilizer forms, applied in the seed-row at a wide range of rates, on canola establishment and yield. We will also look at furrow vs side band placement of P results. Preliminary results from Manitoba Canola Growers On-Farm Research Program, including seed-placed fertilizer toxicity and seeding rate optimization for canola across Manitoba growing conditions will be discussed.

11:15 AM Produced on the Prairies Video Premiere

A partnership between Manitoba Ag Days, Great Tastes of Manitoba and Manitoba Canola Growers Association.

11:20 AM Your Farm Voice in Ottawa

Dave Carey, Vice-President, Government & Industry Relations, Canadian Canola Growers Association

Join Dave Carey, one of Canada’s top lobbyists, for a candid discussion where he will pull back the curtain on Ottawa federal policy making and unpack just what role farm groups play in the capital. Dave will talk about issues, Ottawa’s state of play and lobbying strategy and tactics. Dave will help you understand how to make our farm voices heard.

Video: Drought Now, Cold Weather To Come, Grain State Outlook

Colder weather ahead is the call from Eric Hunt with University of Nebraska Extension. We dig into the forecast for the months to come and look back at what happened at the end of the growing season, including the conditions that allowed southern corn rust to thrive. Eric also breaks down the current drought situation, highlighting where it’s driest now and where the conditions are changing. We wrap on the spring outlook and the current La Nina pattern in place and and what’s driving this cold snap. Yes, Eric said polar vortex in this conversation.