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Listen: Canola nutrient requirements

A successful canola crop needs a lot of nitrogen, which is why nitrogen gets most of the attention.

That same successful crop also depends on phosphorus, potassium, sulphur and micronutrients.

Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Canola Council of Canada agronomy specialist Warren Ward about how farmers will benefit from soil tests, yield history and economics to determine the best fertility program.

The University of Saskatchewan recently revised the crop nutrient uptake and removal guidelines for Western Canada. The following table shows the specifications for canola.

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Learn about grain grading at Grade School

Video: Learn about grain grading at Grade School

Grade School is an opportunity for producers to watch in-person grading demonstrations for wheat, barley, pulses, flax and canola. Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) representatives discuss common degrading issues for each crop and answer any questions producers may have.