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July 18, 2026

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AgTech: Improving Canola Seed to Protect Against Clubroot

Tim Parent October 25, 2023

Research in clubroot-resistant canola hybrids continues to advance since the industry's first hybrid was introduced in…

  • Crops
  • News
  • Tech
  • TV
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AgTech Tuesday: Corteva Seed Science Takes Root in Lethbridge

Tim Parent September 26, 2023

Corteva Agriscience has completed a $50-million expansion of its seed production facility in Lethbridge, Alberta that…

  • Ag Thoughts with Emmett
  • Canola
  • News
  • Oilseed
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Ag Thoughts with Emmett: Percy Canadian Hero or Villain?

Craig Lester October 28, 2020

In this episode, I talk about how Canola originated from Rapeseed and the history behind this…

  • Farming Smarter
  • News
  • Research
  • TV

Farming Smarter: Plot Hop – Crop Agronomy and Nutirents

Guest Author October 28, 2020

Brian Beres, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, shares some of the learning from research trials at the…

  • Canola
  • Farming Smarter
  • News
  • Research
  • TV

Farming Smarter: Aster Yellow in Canola

Guest Author September 5, 2020

Chrystel Oliver shares her research on aster yellow phytoplasma in canola crops. This bacteria comes on…

  • Farming Smarter
  • News
  • Research
  • TV

Farming Smarter: Cypress Field School – Canola Establishment

Guest Author August 23, 2020

Autumn Barnes of the Canadian Canola Council talks about seeding rates, emergence and plant stands and…

  • Canola
  • Crops
  • News
  • Oilseed
  • Radio
  • Soil

Mitigating the spread of clubroot

Craig Lester April 27, 2020

How to mitigate the spread of clubroot in canola. Corteva canola breeding lead Chad Koscielny goes…

  • Advancing Ag
  • Canola
  • News
  • Research

Advancing Ag: Meet Matija Stanic

Craig Lester November 12, 2019

Meet Advancing Ag's Matija Stanic. Matija moved to Canada from Bosnia in 1996 Bachelor of Science.…

  • Canola
  • Farming Smarter
  • News
  • Radio
  • Research

Training dogs to detect clubroot contamination

Craig Lester September 23, 2019

New Brunswick dog trainers Bill Grimmer and Mario Bourque bring canine detection dogs Adi, a Golden…

  • Canola
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  • Farming Smarter
  • News
  • Oilseed
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Farming Smarter: Plot Shots 3 – June 24

Guest Author August 8, 2019

Farming Smarter General Manager Ken Coles talks about Canola establishment in this Plot Shots episode.  Coles…

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PhD Student to talk Advancing Ag and Canola at Ag Day in Airdrie

Craig Lester May 20, 2019

On Thursday, June 6, farmers and industry professionals will gather at the Golden Rod Hall, west…

  • Canola
  • Crops
  • News
  • Radio
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Expanding your marketing options for your crop during a trade dispute

Craig Lester May 1, 2019

Ag Exchange Group's Mike Witkowicz talks about the importance of diversifying your buyers in an effort…

  • Business
  • Canola
  • Crops
  • Government

Farmers to receive aid amidst trade dispute with China

Craig Lester May 1, 2019

The Federal Government is increasing the loan limits under the Advanced Payments Program from $400,000 to…

  • Canola
  • Crops
  • News
  • Oilseed

China halts buying of Canadian canola seed

Craig Lester March 22, 2019

Canadian exporters say China importers are no longer purchasing Canadian canola seed. The Canola Council of…

  • Canola
  • Crops
  • Farming Smarter
  • News
  • TV

Farming Smarter: Blackleg in Canola – Medicine Hat Field Day

Guest Author November 16, 2018

With the recent increase of cases of Blackleg in Canola, Farming Smarter’s Justine Cornelsen traces the…

  • Canola
  • Crops
  • News
  • Oilseed
  • Radio

Farmers reminded to keep a close eye on canola in the bin

Craig Lester November 15, 2018

Agronomy Specialist Angela Brackenreed with the Canola Council of Canada on the importance of farmers monitoring…

  • Business
  • Canola
  • Crops
  • News
  • Radio

Mitigating the spread of crop diseases during harvest

Craig Lester October 30, 2018

As farmers rush to get the harvest done there are a few things to remember to…

  • Canola
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  • Farming Smarter
  • News
  • TV

Farming Smarter: Precision Planting Canola

Craig Lester September 6, 2018

Lewis Baarda talks about the advantages of precision planting canola. He divulged how depth and seed…

  • Grain

An example of calculating crop production costs & break even for canola

Mike Witkowicz July 24, 2018

Understanding your crop production costs – regardless of the crop you’re growing – is vital.  You…

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How to make sure your crop commission hears your voice

Craig Lester November 2, 2015

November has arrived, meaning regional meetings for the crop commissions and livestock groups are starting. A…

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