The Canola Disease Training & Variety Evaluation Trials Tours start TOMORROW! 📍 Carman – Aug 12 📍 Arborg – Aug 13 📍 Roblin – Aug 20 📍 Melita – Aug 21 📍 Glenlea – Aug 22 🕘 9 AM–12 PM | Expert speakers from Manitoba Agriculture Canola Growers Canola Council of Canada #MBAg #WestCdnAg #AgTwitter

Have a field with kochia in Manitoba? I’m looking for samples for testing for Group 14–resistance. 📩 DM me for details.

Grain safety saves lives. Manitoba Canola Growers is proud to support the #BeGrainSafe program, which brings vital training to communities across Canada, including right here in Manitoba. During BeGrainSafe Week, we’re celebrating the impact of this important initiative: - In

Leadership starts on the farm. Run for the MCGA Board of Directors. Bring your voice. Shape the future of canola. No board experience needed — just your farm perspective.  🔗 canolagrowers.com/about-mcga/ele… #MbAg #Canola

It’s BeGrainSafe Week (Aug 11–17)! Since day one, Manitoba Canola Growers has proudly supported the #BeGrainSafe program, helping bring life-saving grain safety training to firefighters and rural communities. This year, we’re recognizing its incredible reach:  ✅ Over 4,000

Applying pre-harvest glyphosate for weed control too early can result in unacceptable residues. Use the staging guide to help assess when your crops are ready for spraying. Learn more #CdnAg #SustainableCdnAg 👉 bit.ly/42zLMv8

Sincere thanks to Wab Kinew & the MB govt team today, urging the Cdn govt to support canola farmers and restore trade with China. Farmers need market access, as heard directly from Warren Ellis, Board Chair of MCGA Canola Growers and Jill Verway, President of Keystone Agricultural Producers

Congratulations to Trent Tomoniko, a 2025 MCGA scholarship winner! He will be taking the next steps in his education at the University of Manitoba in a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. All the best, Trent!

We're digging into the impact of phosphorus fertilizer source and rate on seed safety and crop uptake! This MCGA-led trial evaluates how different P sources perform in Manitoba soils when seed-placed at both standard (100%) and high (150%) application rates—with a goal to inform

Bertha armyworm hot spots: Some fields in NE Saskatchewan and western Manitoba are hitting spray levels—but are yours? Counts can differ a lot, even next door. Check live larvae counts (not ones liquefied by natural pathogens) before making spray decisions. Learn more in the

Between April 2022 and March 2023, the #BeGrainSafe training trailer travelled over 7,000 km. That’s farther than the distance from Victoria to St. John’s! During BeGrainSafe Week (Aug 11–17), we’re proud to highlight our support for this vital program. In 2025, 125 Manitobans

Blackleg in canola can cause yield and quality losses, impact profitability and may create a market risk. Pre-harvest scouting is the best time to check the effectiveness of your blackleg management plan. Learn more👉 bit.ly/430j2Mb #SustainableCdnAg #Canola #WestCdnAg

On-Farm Research: Optimizing Nitrogen Rates in Canola. Are current N rates in Manitoba canola production hitting the sweet spot for maximum yield and nitrogen efficiency? Trial Objective: Evaluate reduced (75%), normal (100%), and high (125%) nitrogen rates to better understand

Is your #canola crop at or near the ripening stage? This is the ideal time to scout for most canola diseases, along with post-harvest. Use our Disease Scouting Guide to help identify and distinguish diseases: canolacouncil.org/download/130/a…

“We need farmers. There’s a lot of work to do.” Jason Kehler joined the MCGA Board to help build a stronger future for canola—and it starts with farmer voices at the table. The 2025/26 MCGA Board election is coming up. Nomination forms are available now: 🔗

Canola Disease Training & Variety Evaluation Trial Tours continue tomorrow and Friday, 9 AM - 12 PM: 📍 Melita – Aug 21 📍 Glenlea – Aug 22 Expert speakers from Manitoba Agriculture Canola Growers Canola Council of Canada UM Ag&Food Sciences #MBAg #WestCdnAg #AgTwitter

Know how to identify when grain moisture is less than 30% in your canola crops to apply pre-harvest glyphosate at the right stage. Always follow the label and check out our canola pre-harvest staging guide for more information. bit.ly/4m8UglZ #CdnAg #SustainableCdnAg

Check out 'How will the recent rain impact the crop?' in this weeks Canola Watch for more details👇 canolacouncil.org/canola-watch/

Accurate identification of canola diseases is the first step to proper management. What are the key identifiers of verticillium stripe? How do you distinguish it from other canola diseases like blackleg? Find out with these tips from CW Jay Whetter tinyurl.com/mtmssw9d

Pan-Fried Pickerel is more than just a tasty summer recipe. It’s also the top traffic driver to the Hello Canola website during the summer months. Recipes like this are a key entry point for visitors. Many come looking for cooking inspiration and end up discovering much more.