Applications are being accepted for the Advance Payment Program

Feb 14, 2023

Farmers in Western Canada can now apply for the 2023 Advance Payments Program (APP) through Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA).

The program, commonly known as the cash advance, is used by many farmers to cover the working capital requirements of putting in the new crop.

CCGA Director of Finance and Operations Dave Gallant said a $250,000 interest-free limit is in effect for this year.

“With rising interest rates, the savings a farmer can realize from using the advance program are more significant than ever, taking into consideration the interest-free component and the interest-bearing rate,” Gallant said.

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Video: Winter Canola Trial in Mississippi | Can It Work for Double Cropping? | Pioneer Agronomy

Can winter canola open new opportunities for growers in the Mid-South? In this agronomy update from Noxubee County, Mississippi, Pioneer agronomist Gus Eifling shares an early look at a first-year winter canola trial and what farmers are learning from the field.

Planted in late October on 30-inch rows, the crop is now entering the bloom stage and progressing quickly. In this video, we walk through current field conditions, fertility management, and how timing could make this crop a valuable option for double-cropping soybeans or cotton.

If harvest timing lines up with early May, growers may be able to transition directly into another crop during ideal planting windows. Ongoing field trials will help determine whether canola could become a viable rotational option for the region.

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How winter canola is performing in its first season in this Mississippi field

Why growers chose 30-inch rows for this trial

What the crop looks like as it moves from bolting into bloom

Fertility strategy, including nitrogen and sulfur applications

How canola harvest timing could enable double-cropping with soybeans or cotton

Upcoming trials comparing soybeans after canola vs. traditional planting

As more growers look for ways to maximize acres and diversify rotations, experiments like this help determine what new crops might fit into existing systems.