Dual-purpose canola is by no means a new concept, having been practiced and studied in Australia, however, it has not been widely practiced in the inland Pacific Northwest. With the impending forage shortage and good canola prices, 2021 may be an ideal year for attempting dual-purpose canola, says Washington State University Extension.

The results of the 2020 National Winter Canola Variety Trial (NWCVT) are now available. The objectives of the NWCVT are to evaluate the performance of released and experimental varieties, determine where these varieties are best adapted, and increase the visibility of winter canola across the U.S.

University of Nebraska Extension shares information about interseeding cover crops from two efforts: Soybean Management Field Days and a partnership between 11 farmers, The Nature Conservancy, Upper Big Blue NRD, Nebraska Extension, NRCS and Kellogg’s.

According to the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, 90% of corn has been planted as of the week ended May 23.

Seeking solutions to natural resource challenges while improving agricultural operations, the USDA's NRCS has opened up applications for its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. This year, funded CIGs will focus on climate-smart strategies for water resources, soil health, nutrient management, grazing lands conservation and strategies to increase conservation adoption.