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: Understanding the Basics of the Renewable Fuel Standard

On Friday, April 24, 2026, from 12 noon–1:00 ET, the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, alongside the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s (PDA) Agricultural Business Development Center (ABDC), presented this webinar in the Understanding Agricultural Law Educational Series, a course designed to develop subject matter literacy and competence on fundamental issues of agricultural law for attorneys and business advisors who work with or represent agricultural or rural clients but may not necessarily specialize in agricultural law:

“Understanding the Basics of the Renewable Fuel Standard”

The Clean Air Act’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program requires transportation fuel sold in the United States to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuels such as ethanol, biodiesel, or advanced biofuels. Established by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and later expanded by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, the RFS is implemented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in collaboration with the Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

This webinar provides an overview of the legal authority and structure for the RFS program and explain how it works, including the program’s system of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) and categories of renewable fuels. Additionally, this webinar addresses EPA annual volume requirement rulemaking and associated recent legal issues.