PNWCA Spring Canola tour – Worley ID
We are working on details for a spring canola tour at Freeburg Farms near Worley, ID that will feature side by side fields of hybrids from Canterra Seeds, a presentation by industry member and tour sponsor OPI Grain Management Systems, and other topics (and possibly a stop at another field of InVigor spring canola) TBD.…
MSU Summer Field Day – WTARC Conrad
Western Triangle Agricultural Research Center 9546 Old Shelby Rd, Conrad, MTThe Western Triangle Ag Research Center is hosting a field day beginning at 10 a.m. on July 10. Join us to learn about the latest research results and field trials including barley, wheat, and oilseeds. For more information call (406) 278-7707.
MSU Summer Field Day – NWARC Creston
Northwestern Agricultural Research Center 4570 Montana Hwy 35, Kalispell, MTYou are invited to the NWARC field day. Join us to learn about our many research projects that are focused on solving problems in our local agricultural community. The field day is FREE and open to the public. Lunch is provided, followed by a farm tour with presentations by MSU researchers and collaborators. For more…
Quarterly Board of Directors meeting
Virtual meetingWe will hold our Quarterly Board of Directors meeting via Zoom beginning at 8 am PT/9 am MT. All members are welcome to attend. Email pnwcanola@gmail.com for meeting materials and a zoom link.
Lewis Co. Idaho fair
Lewis County Fairgrounds 5th Ave and Pine St, Nezperce, IDWe will have a booth at the fair this year - be sure and drop by to learn a lot of things about canola, canola production, canola processing, and more! Our Idaho directors, Joel Wasem and Chris Riggers will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Fun fact: Lewis County may be the…
Board of Directors meeting
Virtual meetingWe will hold our Board of Directors meeting via Zoom beginning at 9 am PT/10 am MT. Welcome Mark Greene (WA) and Jason Scharf (OR) to the board!
USCA Spring Board & Member meeting
Phoenix Park Hotel 520 North Capitol St. NW, Washington, DCThe U.S. Canola Association spring meeting includes discussions and presentations about current legislation, challenges, and opportunities within the canola industry. Updates from U.S. and Canada producer and industry reps, and congressional office visits are also on the agenda. All PNWCA producer members are invited to attend (virtually or in person) and vote on business matters…
Canola Trade & Biofuel Policy webinar
webinarThe Canadian Canola Growers Association is hosting a webinar: Trade & Biofuel Policy: What Canadian Canola Farmers Need to Know that will likely be of interest to ALL canola growers as canola is a North American market. Click here to register for the webinar. Presented by: Canadian Canola Growers Association, SaskOilseeds, Manitoba Canola Growers, Alberta Canola
Montana Oilseed Advisory Committee meeting
Montana Department of Agriculture, Room 225, Helena, MT 302 N Roberts, Helena, MTIt's happening! The Montana Oilseed Advisory Committee will meet at the MDA in Helena tomorrow, April 3 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Mountain time to discuss and make decisions to move forward with a ballot measure to establish an oilseed checkoff to provide much-needed funds for Montana-specific research. See more information on the MDA website: https://agr.mt.gov/News/Montana-Oilseed-Advisory-Committee-Public-Meeting-Apr-2025
WA Oilseed Commission quarterly meeting
Virtual meetingThe Washington Oilseeds Commission will meet Tuesday, April 8, at 9:00am via zoom. Agenda items include discussion of a funding partnership with the PNWCA; decisions on 2025 research proposals; officer elections; 2025-26 budget; and updates from WSDA, Viterra, and the PNWCA. This is a public meeting, and WA oilseed growers are encouraged to call in…