Canola Agronomy Network

Just In Time Canola Information

Purpose: The Canola Agronomy Network is a network of CCC agronomists, researchers, industry agronomists and government extension specialists with the goal of providing in-season, just-in-time information to growers and industry with the aim of providing practical and timely information on canola production issues and challenges.

How it will work: During the growing season (approx. April 15 – September 15), a subgroup of CCC agronomists, government oilseed specialists, key canola grower representatives and industry agronomists will participate in a concise weekly conference call to share crop conditions in each area of the key growing regions across western Canada. Target day for the call at this point is Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. CDT or 9 a.m. MDT. The goal is to have the conference call completed within one hour. A toll free number and participant code will be provided to all call participants.

Of particular interest, are any specific crop challenges that are currently occurring. A representative(s) of CCC (agronomist) will act as meeting coordinator and information gatherer. An information form will be provided to all participants to assist in the type of information requested. Once this information is received, it will be collated and distributed (within 24-48 hrs) in a concise canola crop report to a broad cross section of industry representatives, extension personnel, dealers, growers and media, to keep everyone informed of growing conditions and the specific challenges faced in the different regions. Included with this information, will be any additional information/resources that would provide assistance in dealing with the specific production concerns that are being faced. This information would also be made available on the CCC website, in the Canola Production section.

Advantages for the participants: access to regular, timely canola crop reports including crop condition and production challenges, heads up information on potential production concerns including diseases, insects, frost and suggested resources/strategies in dealing with these concerns.

What is asked of the participants: free flow of dialogue between the area agronomists/producers and the information gatherers, which may include CCC agronomists, regional industry agronomists and provincial government extension.

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