WSU Canola Shop Talk
Almira Community Center 408 W Main St, Almira, WAWSU will have a Shop Talk at the Almira Community Center on the morning of Nov. 15 (start time TBD). Jesse Ford, recently hired by the WOCS project, will briefly share his research results about winter canola survival, seeding dates and rates, and plant growth regulator trials, followed by an open discussion and meet and…
MGGA/NPGA/PNWCA Convention
Pacific Steel & Recycling Four Seasons Arena 400 3rd St NW, Great Falls, MTWe are teaming up with the Montana Grain Growers and Northern Pulse Growers Associations again this year for the convention in Great Falls, MT. The agenda is close to finalized with a great lineup of speakers and sessions, and a trade show with equipment. With the theme of #CropClassic'23 the convention will be a great…
WSU Wheat Academy
Vogel Plant Biosciences Building Teaching Laboratories 1705 NE Stadium Way, Pullman, WAWhy is this on our calendar?? The organizers asked us to plan a session about....canola! We're working on the details but we'll include several topics and presenters, and have a hands-on component (or more). Registration is limited to allow smaller group size; stay tuned for an announcement to register in early October.
2024 Annual PNWCA member meeting
Best Western Plus University Inn 1516 Pullman Rd,, Moscow, IDOur Annual Meeting and Board of Directors meeting will begin at 4:00pm PT, a day ahead of our Canola Workshop in Moscow, ID. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend to hear a recap of 2023 activities in our 4-state region, crop reports from directors and industry members, key issues to tackle this year,…
2024 PNWCA Workshop
Best Western Plus University Inn 1516 Pullman Rd,, Moscow, IDWe are SOLD OUT as of 1/23/24. Plan to join us for a full day of learning and networking about a wide range of canola production topics. General and breakout sessions will allow plenty of time for questions and discussion regardless of your canola knowledge level. The workshop will be held at the University Inn…
USCA Spring Meeting & Board Meeting
Phoenix Park Hotel 520 North Capitol St. NW, Washington, DCThe annual USCA spring meeting includes discussions and presentations with D.C. staffers, USDA, a board meeting, updates from around the U.S. and Canada from producer and industry reps, and congressional office visits. All PNWCA producer members are invited to attend and vote on business matters that come before the USCA board. Our executive director, and board…
ID Oilseed Commission meeting
The Idaho Oilseed Commission is meeting at 8:00a.m. PT/9:00a.m. MT Friday, April 5. A record number of research proposals were received, and decisions will be made about which proposals to prioritize. Grower input is welcome, particularly from Idaho canola, mustard, safflower, and flax producers. Contact patxi@amgidaho.com for Zoom information.
Public hearing for potential oilseed checkoff in MT
Virtual meetingThe Montana Dept. of Agriculture will hold a public hearing April 10th at noon PT/ 1:00 p.m. MT, to gauge public interest on the potential creation of an oilseed checkoff to be directed through an oilseed advisory committee. Idaho and Washington state have had an oilseed checkoff in place for more than 20 years that…
WA Oilseed Commission meeting
Virtual meetingThe Washington Oilseeds Commission will meet Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 9:00am via zoom. Agenda items include decisions on funding 2024 research proposals; officer elections; 2024-25 budget; and updates from WSDA, Viterra, and the PNWCA. This is a public meeting, and WA oilseed growers are encouraged to call in and provide input on assessment funding.
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.