Oilseed Crops
Oilseed crops are primarily grown for the oil contained within the seeds. Historically, the most lucrative and most commonly grown oilseed in Northeastern Alberta is canola. This crop, recognized by it's stunning flowering season in mid-summer, can produce seeds containing up to 40% oil.
Our oilseed crop research trials help Lakeland farmers select the best performing varieties and agronomic practices for their operation.
Canola Yield Project
An evaluation of the interaction between seed size and seeding depth on canola establishment and yield This project aims to provide producers with the ability to improve on-farm production through an understanding of the interaction between seed size and planting ...
Canola Fertility Trials
Background: The high input costs of canola production, particularly fertilizer costs, have producers questioning the recommended rates of nitrogen fertilizer and if these rates can be reduced while maintaining optimum yields. There is also increasing interest in more efficient nitrogen ...
Peola
Background: High input costs, including fertilizer, has sparked producer interest in intercropping – the growing of two crops at the same time as a mixture in one field. Of particular interest is utilizing intercropping to improve multiple aspects of pea ...
Night Spraying
Background: Recently, the question has been raised as to whether the effectiveness of various herbicides change as spraying times are altered throughout the day. The advent of night lights on tractors has allowed for more work to be done during ...
Growing with Canola: A 2013 Agronomic Demonstration
Trial Information: 2013 was the fourth year that the Canola Agronomic Demonstration was grown at LARA and the second year it was seeded at the LARA farm, Fort Kent. The trial was planted with a 12 foot ConservaPak seeder with ...
