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Beginning with the 2027 crop year, producers will be able to elect enterprise units at the type-level, rather than combining all types into a single enterprise unit.

In the rule USDA cites the change to include “spring canola” as an eligible feedstock in response to comments by USCA and other organizations/individuals.

USDA in Montana reminds agricultural producers of important Farm Service Agency (FSA) program dates; most major crops are due July 15.

Supporters say canola is a drought-resilient crop that will help their rotation and economics, while grass seed growers and other agricultural groups are concerned about coexistence.

Early planting can improve yield potential, but growers should balance frost, drought, and pest risks when making seeding decisions.

Expanding renewable fuel production can help Washington meet its climate goals while creating stronger markets for farmers by increasing demand for oilseed crops like canola as a low-carbon feedstock.

Curtis Hennings, Ritzville, WA was recognized for his long-term contributions that have helped shape canola production and agriculture in the dryland PNW region.

At the inaugural Canola & Pulse Workshop in Great Falls, Geraldine, MT producer Erik Engellant shares the benefits he’s seen with canola and pulse crops on his farm.

Shannon Berndt, executive director of NPGA shares the importance of collaborating for a cropping systems approach to this first-time workshop.

Scientists at WSU found that plants can remodel or alter their seed oils after they are initially produced, suggesting a previously unknown mechanism that could be used to improve oil yield and composition.

A proposal would create designated control areas to manage how canola and rapeseed are grown and prevent cross-pollination with other seed crops.

The measure would have created a small assessment fee on canola sales to fund research, promotion, and industry development.