Winter Canola May Be Farmers’ Crop of Choice

A study by the USDA Agriculture Research Service found that consistently good yields of winter canola can be obtained by varying planting dates, planting rates and other establishment techniques. Generally used to control weeds, supplement animal feed and produce biodiesel, winter canola has not been a good candidate for weed control because it did not emerge in the fall and could not survive the winter. By planting in mid-August on 28-inch row spacing, the seedlings had enough time to bulk up before winter, producing an average of 1,300 pounds per acre. Learn more.