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Story Posted: September 14, 2010
Fall Cash Advances Provide Cash Flow and Marketing Flexibility
The Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) is now accepting applications for the 2010 fall cash advance program. "The Post Harvest Advance Payment Program provides farmers with a cost-effective source of cash flow to cover fall expenses," says Rick White, General Manager of the CCGA."It also enhances your marketing program because it gives farmers greater flexibility to time their oilseed and non-Board grain sales."

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Story Posted: September 13, 2010
Canola Watch Alert: Frost coming, should growers swath?
With frost forecast for many Prairie regions by Thursday or Friday this week, many growers are wondering whether to swath canola today so the crop has 3 days in the swath to cure before the frost comes.

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Story Posted: September 09, 2010
Canola Watch 20: Cut green now, combine in October
In This Issue: It's September 9. Do I cut that green canola?, Questions and contacts.

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Story Posted: September 09, 2010
SaskCanola Election of New Board Members
Two positions on the Board of Directors are up for election this autumn. Only registered growers* may vote, nominate directors, and/or be elected to the Board of Directors.

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Story Posted: September 04, 2010
SaskCanola Initiates Changes to Election Regulations
The Board of SaskCanola has requested that Agri-Food Council allow the Commission to increase the number of directors on the board and to allow for elections every second year.

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Story Posted: September 03, 2010
High Moisture Canola in Bags Final Report
Weather conditions during the cropping season of 2009 were such that Saskatchewan crops were delayed in development from establishment and through to fall. Fall harvest, particularly canola, was pushed into October and eventually November. Unusually snowy, wet and cool conditions in October resulted in pressure to harvest canola at much higher than usual moisture contents during that month. Moisture contents of canola were reported at 15-22%, much of which was not actually measureable by usual instruments.

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Story Posted: September 03, 2010
PAMI Combine Seed Loss Guide
A method for determining seed loss from your combine based on weight, volume, or kernels. Get the PDF guide for complete details.

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Story Posted: September 01, 2010
Clubroot Fact Sheet, May 2010
Clubroot is of particular concern where it is already established, due to the fact that the disease can cause devastating yield losses and control options are limited. In areas where it has not yet occurred, clubroot is also of concern because the disease can spread into clean fields through movement of soil contaminated with resting spores. Get the PDF fact sheet.

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Story Posted: September 01, 2010
Be export ready: Don't use these varieties or pesticides
More than 80 per cent of the canola crop produced in Canada is exported as seed, oil or meal. Canada has a reputation for producing safe, high quality product - a reputation that is well deserved. Last year the canola export value was over $3.6 billion. We rely on other countries to provide a continuous and consistent demand for the canola we produce. Get the PDF fact sheet.

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Story Posted: September 01, 2010
Canola Watch 19: Tips for swathing lodged crop and green testing
In This Issue: How to set a swather for lodged crop, Brush up on green-seed counting, After light frost, wait a day then assess, Questions and contacts.

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Story Posted: August 31, 2010
Harvest tips for damaged canola
Sclerotinia infection, late-season hail and frost threats have growers wondering whether to swath early. Take time to make an informed decision. Many canola fields are still a week away from 50% to 60% seed colour change - the ideal swathing stage - but damage from sclerotinia, hail or frost has some growers eager to get the crop cut. Early action is not usually the best for overall crop yield and quality. Step 1 before taking any action is to assess the level of damage.

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Story Posted: August 25, 2010
Insect Monitoring Update, August 25, 2010
Here's the final Weekly Update for the 2010 field season! We hope the information has been helpful. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Weekly Updates to make them so useful! Comments, suggestions, or ideas for the 2011 season are most appreciated and can be sent to Jennifer via email (click to email Jennifer Otani). Good luck with harvest!

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Story Posted: August 25, 2010
Canola Watch 18: Think twice before swathing early
In This Issue: How to harvest damaged crop, Scout at harvest to help with 2011 planning, Questions and contacts.

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Story Posted: August 18, 2010
Insect Monitoring Update, August 18, 2010
Please enjoy the penultimate weekly update for the year! This week's insect update includes: Flea beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Large numbers of ground beetles.

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Story Posted: August 18, 2010
Canola Watch 17: How to harvest diseased and hailed crop
In This Issue: Tips for harvesting diseased fields, Swathing better than straight combining for hailed crop, Harvest tips for short and lodged crop, Lygus up to 10x thresholds, Questions and contacts.

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Story Posted: August 11, 2010
Insect Monitoring Update, August 11, 2010
Greetings! This week's insect update includes: Flea beetles, Grasshoppers, PMRA Label Access System to Change, Applications for tenure track position as Assistant/Associate Professor in Plant Protection Entomology.

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Story Posted: August 11, 2010
Canola Watch 16: Be Export Ready - Keep Pre-Harvest Intervals Top of Mind
Swathing is underway in parts of Alberta (Peace) and Saskatchewan, but most regions are 1-2 weeks behind. Fields in wettest areas are delayed 3-4 weeks. More heat is needed to speed crop development. Combining of April-seeded fields has started in Manitoba. This week, we've got swathing tips for thin stands, an update on late-season insects and controls, tips on pre-harvest weed control vs. desiccation, cautions about combining in the heat, and a reminder: Be Export Ready, pay attention to pre-harvest intervals.

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Story Posted: August 05, 2010
Canola Watch 15: Scout for clubroot, harvest tips for thin canola
In This Issue: Clubroot shows up in resistant hybrids, How to scout for clubroot, Should growers straight combine thin crop?, 7 swathing tips for 2010, When to swath multi-stage crops, Coming events, Questions and contacts.

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Story Posted: August 04, 2010
Insect Monitoring Update, August 04, 2010
Greetings! This week's insect update includes: Pre-Harvest Intervals, Lygus bugs, Economic thresholds, Grasshoppers, 2010 Grasshopper Forecast, Wheat Midge.

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Story Posted: August 03, 2010
Scout your canola fields for clubroot
Even resistant hybrids can show some galls. Environmental conditions, especially moisture, have been ideal for clubroot infection this year.

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Story Posted: July 28, 2010
Insect Monitoring Update, July 28, 2010
Greetings! This week's insect update includes: Diamondback Moth, Grasshoppers, Wheat Midge, and West Nile Mosquito.

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Story Posted: July 28, 2010
Canola Watch 14: Insects still active, tips for harvest
In This Issue: Insect roundup, How to harvest fields at various stages?, Be Export Ready: Know pre-harvest Intervals and follow product registrations, Best time to swath: 50-60% seed colour change, Coming events, Questions and contacts.

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Story Posted: July 27, 2010
Volunteers required for a survey on canola loss during harvest
SaskCanola is looking for farmers in the Saskatoon area (within 60 kms) who will be harvesting canola this fall. Straight cutting and swathing methods will be investigated by Dr. Steven Shirtliffe and his team.

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Story Posted: July 21, 2010
Canola Watch 13: Diamondback spraying begins
In This Issue: Diamondback moth larvae have arrived, Watch for blackleg, Impact of hail, Sclerotinia, Weedy fields, Scouting fields, Questions and contacts.

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Story Posted: July 14, 2010
Insect Monitoring Update, July 14, 2010
Greetings! This week's insect update includes: Bertha armyworm, Wheat Midge, Thrips, Grasshoppers, Crop Profiles, Western Committee on Crop Pests, Wind Trajectories and Cereal Rust Diseases, and weather information.

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Story Posted: July 14, 2010
Canola Watch 12: Identify the problem, then act
In This Issue: What to do about strange growth and missing buds, Root rot suspected in wet Manitoba field, Coming events, Questions and contacts.

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Story Posted: July 12, 2010
Going Green features SaskCanola, watch the video
Going Green is a television show that celebrates successful sustainable solutions, made by individuals, organizations, businesses and municipalities globally. Its goal is to inform viewers on preserving precious resources like water, air, fuel and energy, and to encourage consumers to take steps towards achieving a brighter future, through healthier living and a cleaner environment through greener choices.

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Story Posted: July 09, 2010
Canola Farmers Welcome AgriRecovery Relief for Flooded Regions
The Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) welcomes today's announcement by the Governments of Canada, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba to provide up to $450 million or $30 per acre in AgriRecovery disaster relief to farmers affected by excess moisture and flooding in some areas of western Canada.

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Story Posted: July 07, 2010
Insect Monitoring Update, July 07, 2010
Greetings! A busy week for all so it's a shorter update this time around. This week's insect update includes: Bertha armyworm, Grasshoppers, Wheat Midge, Cabbage seedpod weevil, and a few other happenings.

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Story Posted: July 07, 2010
Canola Watch 11: Sclerotina control at 20% bloom
In This Issue: Sclerotinia management: 3 key points, Sclerotinia management: What is 20% flower?, Consider split application for multi-stage crop, Tips to control multiple insect species at once, Keep malathion out of canola bins, Coming events, Questions and contacts.

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Story Posted: July 06, 2010
Canola combine performance clinic, July 27 & 28
Is your combine running a little rich? Attend the Canola Council of Canada's Combine Clinic in Vegreville, Alberta to learn how to reduce costly harvest losses. Canola producers can lose up to five bushels per acre if their combine isn't adjusted properly.

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Story Posted: June 30, 2010
Insect Monitoring Update, June 30, 2010
This week's insect update includes: Precipitation levels, Diamondback moth, Bertha armyworm, Grasshoppers, Cereal Leaf Beetle, Wheat Midge, Cabbage root maggot, Cabbage seedpod weevil.

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Story Posted: June 30, 2010
Canola Watch 10: Insect threat builds
In This Issue: Insect threat mounts on many fronts, Lygus spraying starts in Peace, Good conditions for sclerotinia stem rot, Watch for blackleg on leaves, Recovering crop needs nutrients.

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Story Posted: June 23, 2010
Insect Monitoring Update, June 23, 2010
Greetings! It's been a week of extreme weather with far too much rain throughout most of the prairies and hot and dry in the Peace! Over the past seven days heavy rainfall events were reported across southwest Saskatchewan and southern Alberta.

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Story Posted: June 23, 2010
Canola Watch 9: Sclerotinia watch begins for earliest canola
In This Issue: Meet these crop insurance deadlines, Still time for a fertilizer topdress, Lygus watch starts in Peace, How late can you spray?, Low expectations for volunteer canola crop, Questions and contacts.

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Story Posted: June 20, 2010
Growers take note: Canola claim deadlines
Seed companies and crop insurance providers have programs for unseeded and flooded crop. Growers who signed contracts when they purchased canola seed for the 2010 growing season may qualify for compensation. Seed companies and crop insurance programs will compensate growers for acres taken out of production or acres reseeded.

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Story Posted: June 16, 2010
Canola Watch 8: Take action on weeds and cutworms
In This Issue: Yellow canola: Wait for moisture stress to ease, Fertilizer top up in good conditions, Cutworm threat to extend into July, Tank mixing herbicides with insecticides, Questions and contacts.

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Story Posted: June 16, 2010
Insect Monitoring Update, June 16, 2010
This week's insect update includes: Diamondback Moths, Grasshoppers, Wind Trajectories, and Cutworms. There is no update on degree-day accumulations for bertha armyworm this week.

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Story Posted: June 15, 2010
Canola industry welcomes China market extension
The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) today applauded the news that China is extending access for canola seed imports for one year under the current restrictions.

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Story Posted: June 09, 2010
Insect Monitoring Update, June 9, 2010
Across Saskatchewan and Alberta temperatures were 2-5°C below normal (Drought Watch website). Overall, May 2010 temperatures were similar to 2009, though in 2009 temperatures were coolest in southeast SK and MB. Environment Canada is forecasting above normal temperatures for the period of June to August (Environment Canada Seasonal Forecast). David Giffen has the degree-day database up and running again for 2010, so going forward we will be keeping track of insect development, starting with bertha armyworm this week.

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Story Posted: June 09, 2010
Canola Watch 7: Tips for aerial spraying and seeding
In This Issue: Tips for spraying in wet conditions, Aerial an option for WeatherMax and Liberty, Liberty: Higher rates or tank mix?, Aerial seeding is a last resort, Fertilizer top up for wet fields, See birds in the field?, Scout for cutworm, Questions and contacts.

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Story Posted: June 03, 2010
Insect Monitoring Update, June 3, 2010
Many areas of the prairies received a significant amount of precipitation this past month. The cooler, wet weather should help to moderate the activities of one major insect pest, namely grasshoppers.

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Story Posted: June 07, 2010
Growers: Count to 10, take a canola plant stand count
Knowing your plant stand is the best way to understand how your fields should be managed for the rest of the season. It will also help in managing your seeding rate for the future.

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Story Posted: June 07, 2010
Canola: The first 21 days, look out for cutworms, flea beetles and seedling diseases
Early scouting can help ensure canola crops make it through the first few weeks in good shape. "With the wet conditions, many growers across the Prairies are struggling to get all their canola acres seeded. In the rush to finish seeding, they must remember to scout those fields that have already emerged," says Troy Prosofsky, agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada (CCC).

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Story Posted: June 02, 2010
Canola Watch 6: Tips for soggy fields
In This Issue: Have a conversation with crop insurance, More broadcast seeding tips, Excess moisture restricts nutrient uptake, speeds N loss, What to do about crusting?, Consider higher spray rates, Take a plant stand count, Questions and contacts.

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Story Posted: May 26, 2010
Canola Watch 5: Tips for late seeding, N top up, insect scouting
In This Issue: Tips to help canola mature faster, Volunteer canola is a high-risk crop, If growers must broadcast seed..., Strategies to improve weed control in Liberty Link, Tips for a nitrogen top up, Watch for cutworm damage after emergence, Questions and contacts.

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Story Posted: May 19, 2010
Canola Watch 4: A second pre-seed burn, glyphosate tips, scout for flea beetles
In This Issue: Not too late for pre-seed burnoff, Tips to get the most out of glyphosate, Tips to get the most out of CleanStart, When it's warm, flea beetles go everywhere, When is too late to seed canola?, Questions and contacts.

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Story Posted: May 12, 2010
Kickoff to Good Health with the Saskatchewan Roughriders
SaskCanola and the Saskatchewan Roughriders are partnering for the second year to spread the good news about canola oil. The three year partnership with the Saskatchewan Roughriders allows SaskCanola to use the Rider brand - a major brand recognized and supported by thousands people in Saskatchewan and across Canada.

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Story Posted: April 27, 2010
Monitoring high moisture canola storage: results are in
Last winter, Saskatchewan Agriculture, together with the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola), the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute, Bunge Canada and the Canola Council of Canada conducted an information gathering project on storage of high moisture canola.

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Story Posted: April 20, 2010
Dr. Keith Downey Undergraduate Scholarship Award
The Dr. Keith Downey Undergraduate Scholarship awarded by SaskCanola is available to the immediate family of registered Saskatchewan canola producers who are enrolled in undergraduate postsecondary agriculture education in a recognized Canadian institution in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th years of their program. Get details and the PDF application.

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Story Posted: April 06, 2010
Canola Growers Lose Independent Variety Testing
The recent refusals of several Canadian canola seed developers to enter their varieties in the Prairie Canola Variety Trials (PCVT) this year is extremely disappointing to the Alberta Canola Producers Commission (ACPC), The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) and the Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA).

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Story Posted: March 24, 2010
Spring cash advance one week earlier for Canola producers
The Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) is accepting producer applications for the spring cash advance program one week earlier than last year. Producers interested in obtaining an advance on their intended seeded acres should contact the CCGA as soon as possible to get their applications processed before seeding.

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Story Posted: March 24, 2010
2009 percentages of levy for SR&ED expenditures
The following are the percentages of levy paid by Saskatchewan producers that may be used as qualifying SR&ED expenditures for 2009.

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Story Posted: March 16, 2010
Canola Gold Cookie developed for 2010 Winter Games!
The Canola Gold Cookie was developed in conjunction with the Food Centre in Saskatoon and was distributed by SaskCanola to visitors at the Saskatchewan Pavilion during the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. The recipe, which showcases canola oil and other Saskatchewan ingredients, makes 5 dozen cookies. Enjoy!

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Story Posted: March 12, 2010
Video: Canola... Kickoff to Health... Food and Farming!
Watch the latest video from SaskCanola, Canola... Kickoff to Health... Food and Farming!

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Story Posted: February 23, 2010
SaskCanola Kicks off Saskatchewan Day at 2010 Vancouver Games
Vancouver... The Saskatchewan canola industry is being celebrated at the Saskatchewan Pavilion in Vancouver today. As part of the industry's heart-healthy promotion of canola oil, SaskCanola sponsored and hosted the Kickoff to Saskatchewan Day Breakfast setting the stage for Saskatchewan Day activities at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games.

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Story Posted: February 12, 2010
SR&ED Investment Tax Credit for Registered Canola Producers
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program is a federal government program that encourages research and development by providing tax-based incentives.

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Story Posted: January 15, 2010
SaskCanola Presentations from Crop Week 2010
Download presentations from Canola Days at Crop Week 2010 (available as PDFs). We will be adding more presentations as they become available.

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Story Posted: January 11, 2010
Canola Industry Receives Valuable Market Access Program
Kelvin Meadows, Chair of SaskCanola today thanked the federal government for the announced $7.8 million Canola Market Access Plan that will address global market access and trade for the canola industry.

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Story Posted: October 28, 2009
SaskCanola AGM (Jan 13, 2010), get the AGM schedule of events
The SaskCanola AGM will be held Wednesday January 13, 2010 at the Saskatoon Inn. There will be a $10 registration fee for the meeting which includes a buffet lunch (to be paid at the door).

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Story Posted: October 27, 2009
China imposes restrictions on Canadian canola
China has imposed restrictions for Canadian canola if they test positive for black leg and certain weed seeds. Keep up to date on this issue by downloading the information sheet from the Canola Council of Canada.

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Story Posted: September 30, 2009
Call for Nominations: Election for SaskCanola Board Positions
Two SaskCanola Board positions will be open for nominations beginning October 1, 2009. Kelvin Meadows, Chair of the Board will be completing his final term with the Commission effective January 13, 2010 and Tim Wiens will have reached the end of his second term.

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Story Posted: September 15, 2009
Cash advances for harvested canola
While selling canola off the combine can be an option, you might be looking for other ways to generate cash flow while providing flexibility to sell your canola when market conditions are favourable to you.

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Story Posted: July 30, 2009
Kickoff to Good Health and Good Food!
The health benefits of canola oil are explained in this new brochure created through our partnership with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The brochure includes healthy canola recipes for your next tailgate or special party!

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Story Posted: July 21, 2009
Test Results Confirm Trace Levels of the Clubroot Pathogen
SaskCanola Research Manager, Pat Flaten, today confirmed that the retesting of a soil sample from a randomly-selected field in west-central Saskatchewan, using a DNA diagnostic test and a canola plant bioassay, has confirmed trace levels of the clubroot pathogen (Plasmodiophora brassicae).

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Story Posted: July 16, 2009
Elevance Receives SaskCanola Research Grant to Enhance Use of Canola Oil in Developing Renewable-Based Chemicals
Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a $250,000 (Canadian) grant by the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) to enhance the use of canola in the development of renewable-based chemicals.

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Story Posted: May 04, 2009
SaskCanola Cautions Producers about Clubroot
The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) is reminding farmers to follow best management and disease prevention practices as they begin seeding their 2009 canola crop.

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Story Posted: April 09, 2009
Saskatchewan Canola Industry Leading Agriculture Economic Activity
Regina... Canola in Saskatchewan delivers $5 billion in overall economic impact and generates thousand of jobs in the province. The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) and the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) brought the good news to the Legislature today.

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Story Posted: February 12, 2009
Watch the Diary of a Field video, see a canola crop from seeding to harvest
The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission has helped create a video diary of a canola field. The video follows a field of canola from April when snow is still on the field right through to harvest and the canola being trucked out of the field.

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Story Posted: February 04, 2009
Tax Credit for the 2008 Tax Year Open to Saskatchewan Canola Producers
CANOLA GROWERS IN SASKATCHEWAN that do not request a refund of their levy from the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) qualify for a tax credit for the 2008 tax year.

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Story Posted: January 27, 2009
SaskCanola Presentations from Crop Week 2009
Download presentations from Canola Days at Crop Week 2009 (available as PDFs). We will be adding more presentations as they become available.

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Story Posted: January 26, 2009
Air Drill Clinic, February 10th, 2009 at the Gallagher Center in Yorkton
The Air Drill Clinic promises to be an exciting and educational day for everyone involved. The goal is to have all participants come away from the day having learned something that will benefit their farming practice.

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Story Posted: January 19, 2009
New Board Members Appointed to SaskCanola Board of Directors
Kelvin Meadows, Chair of the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) announces the appointment of two new board members to the SaskCanola Board.

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Story Posted: January 14, 2009
SaskCanola 2007-2008 Annual Report
2007-2008 was an exhilarating year for canola. Canola producers harvested almost 4 million tonnes with an average yield of 24.6 bushels per acre. 80 percent of the crop was above the 10 year grade average. Get the full SaskCanola 2007-2008 annual report, available to download as a PDF.

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Story Posted: December 19, 2008
Save the date for the 2009 Canola College
Its time to mark your calendar for the Canola Council's always-popular Canola College. For 2009, the college will come to a central location in each of the three Prairie provinces as they have since the college's inception in 2004.

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Story Posted: December 16, 2008
Earn CCA Credits, 2008 Canola Watch CCA Exam
You can earn CCA credits just for recalling, or even re-reading, Canola Watch bulletins. You can also complete your 2008 Canola Watch CCA exam online.

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Story Posted: November 20, 2008
Be in the Know and Grow! Attend the SaskCanola 2009 AGM with special guest speakers
The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission's Annual General Meeting for Producers will be held Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at the Saskatoon Inn, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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Story Posted: November 12, 2008
$6 Million Agreement Will Boost Prairie Canola Research
A new $6-million federal government-grower group agreement is paving the way for better coordination of larger scale canola agronomy research projects by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) researchers across western Canada.

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Story Posted: October 10, 2008
News Release! Regulation Changes to Saskatchewan Canola Development Plan
The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) has advanced a series of changes to the Commission's regulations under The Saskatchewan Agri-Food Act, 2004, in order to update and advance the province's canola industry.

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Story Posted: June 23, 2008
SaskCanola Announces New Executive Director
The board of directors of the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) are pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Folkersen to the position of Executive Director. Ms. Folkersen will assume her position July 28th, 2008.

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Story Posted: June 02, 2008
Canola plant to be built in Yorkton, construction to begin in 2010
A major canola processing plant will be built in Yorkton, James Richardson International Ltd. announced Friday. Construction of the plant, which will cost in excess of $100 million, will begin immediately. The plant is expected to go into production in 2010.

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Story Posted: May 28, 2008
House of Commons Passes Milestone Biofuels Bill
In a milestone decision today, the House of Commons overwhelmingly passed a bill that will implement a national Renewable Fuel Standard, requiring ethanol and biodiesel blended transportation fuels in Canada. It is the first legislation of its kind in Canada.

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Story Posted: May 07, 2008
Biodiesel not responsible for Food Shortages or Price Increases
The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission endorses the development of the biodiesel industry in Canada. The benefits of using biodiesel are significant and have a positive effect on the environment.

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Story Posted: April 11, 2008
Saskatchewan biofuel plant plans for global domination
Canadian Green Fuels has revealed plans today for the largest biofuel processing plant in Canada and it is the company's goal to become the largest biofuel processing plant in the world.

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Story Posted: April 02, 2008
2007 Tax Credit for Canola Levy
The Government of Canada approved a Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR & ED) tax credit program for producers. Learn what percentages of your check-off may be used.

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Story Posted: January 25, 2008
SaskCanola Presentations from Crop Week 2008
Download presentations from Canola Days at Crop Week 2008. Presentations include: Climate Trends, KFC Goes Canola, Management practices for improving the performance of canola.

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Story Posted: January 23, 2008
Learn how to make biodiesel. Attend the biodiesel training course March 3-4 in Moose Jaw or March 5-6 in Saskatoon
Speakers at this training course will include Dr. Dave Clements of Renewable Products Development Laboratories, Inc. and Dr. Rex Newkirk of the Canadian International Grains Institute. Download the Biodiesel Course information and the Registration Form below as a PDF.

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Story Posted: December 21, 2007
New Holland embraces pure biodiesel
New Holland is supporting the use of pure biodiesel in all of its equipment that uses New Holland-manufactured diesel engines. The company was the first major agricultural equipment manufacturer to support a B20 blend and is now the first to warranty equipment using B100 biodiesel.

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Story Posted: December 07, 2007
Compliance Management for Confined Field Trials in Canada Training Program
CropLife Canada has developed a compliance management program for confined field trials of plants with novel traits (PNTs) as part of the industry's initiatives to support responsible use of plant biotechnology during the research and development stage preceding product commercialization.

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Story Posted: November 28, 2007
Attend the Annual General Meeting of the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission, at Crop Week 2008
Stay informed about new trends and markets in the Canola Industry for 2008. Attend the Annual General Meeting of the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission on January 9th, 2008 during Crop Week 2008.

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Story Posted: November 08, 2007
Canola Council of Canada builds science behind healthy canola oil
The Canola Council of Canada has collaborated with canola industry partners to establish a major fund to support innovative research linking canola oil to improving the health of all Canadians.

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Story Posted: Sept 20, 2007
Cargill to double processing capacity at Clavet
Cargill announces plans to double its processing capacity at its Clavet facility. Once this new plant is added the total canola crushing capacity at this facility will be 1.5 million tones per year. The new plant will be operational in November of 2008. Increased consumption of specialty oils (zero trans fat) and generic canola oil in U.S. and abroad is one of the main reasons Cargill is increasing its crush capacity.

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Story Posted: May 18, 2007
Estimated Canola Plant Populations Under Various Seeding Conditions
To maximize yield, ideal plant populations range from 7-14 plants/ft². At any set seeding rate (lb/ac), the typical average for emergence is around 50% depending on field conditions. The plant population will also be affected by seed size, measured as thousand seed weight (TSW) in grams.

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Story Posted: May 03, 2007
SaskCanola sponsors Saskatchewan 4-H public speaking competition
Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission is continuing its support for Saskatchewan youth by sponsoring the annual public speaking competition for Saskatchewan 4-H.

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Story Posted: April 05, 2007
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit for 2006
The Government of Canada approved a Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR & ED) tax credit program for producers. Learn what percentages of your check-off may be used.

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Story Posted: February 05, 2007
Urgent! Canadian government's draft spring budget falls short on biofuels. Help send a letter to Prime Minister Harper!
The Canadian government's draft spring budget item for biofuels falls very short of what is required to build a Canadian biofuels industry. We are therefore asking you to show your support by having as many farmers as possible send a letter to the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance urging them to provide tax parity for biofuels.

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Story Posted: February 02, 2007
Saskatchewan Canola Producers Bring Biodiesel to Parliament Hill
On the first two days of the new session of Parliament this week, members of the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) met with Saskatchewan MPs to ask for their support in creating a tax environment to help build a Canadian biodiesel industry.

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Story Posted: January 26, 2007
SaskCanola Presentations from Crop Week 2007
Download presentations from Canola Days at Crop Week 2007. Presentations include the SaskCanola Annual Meeting, an overview of Canola Oil, the Impact of Patents, and information on Agronomic Traits.

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Story Posted: January 09, 2007
SaskCanola Wants Producers to Benefit from Expiry of Patents
The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) is concerned about the uncertainty of the patent issue and the potential impact to the Saskatchewan canola industry. Even though a number of canola-related patents should be expiring, it isn't clear whether farmers will benefit from lower costs.

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Story Posted: September 15, 2006
Crop Production Week is happening January 8 - 13, 2007
The canola portion of Crop Production Week is being presented by the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) and the Saskatchewan Canola Growers Association (SCGA).

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Story Posted: July 14, 2006
Bio-Logical Futures III conference set for October 16 & 17, 2006
Ag-West Bio invites you to Bio-Logical Futures III as we present 28 national and international experts in the fields of bio-energy, bio-materials, bio-lubricants, and bio-based chemicals and co-products.

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Story Posted: June 22, 2006
Latest Stats Canada Estimates Predict Canola Acres Up
Prairie farmers have planted considerably more spring wheat and canola than they had anticipated in March, according to data from the annual June farm survey, which also indicate a record area for dry field peas.

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Story Posted: May 19, 2006
Spring Credit Advance a relief for cash strapped farmers
Federal agriculture minister, Chuck Strahl's announcement yesterday of changes to the Spring Credit Advance Programs (SCAP) will be welcome relief for cash strapped farmers as they complete their spring seeding.

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Story Posted: May 02, 2006
Attention: Growers Sign up for Canola Watch Program
The Canola Watch Report provides just-in-time information on canola production to growers and industry.

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Story Posted: April 25, 2006
Canola Seed Costs Rise, Canola Acreage Drops
The farmer directors of the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission (SaskCanola) are concerned by the escalating cost of canola seed.

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Story Posted: April 20, 2006
SaskCanola sponsors 4-H Public Speaking Competition
The Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission is proud to be the major sponsor of the 2006 Provincial 4-H Public Speaking Competition Finals.