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The conference is sponsored by Kansas State University, Oklahoma State University, Great Plains Canola Association, and canola industry partners.
“We feel like this year’s topics are tailored specifically to the needs of new and experienced canola producers,” said Mike Stamm, KSU Research and Extension canola breeder. “Producers will hear about research we have been conducting over the past several years with regard to seeding rates and genetics, and their interactions. Also, we will address how timely harvest management is critical to maximizing yield and oil content.”
Canola College is for anyone with an interest in canola production, including new and experienced producers, crop insurance agents, bankers, members of agricultural governmental agencies, and canola industry service and product suppliers.
Opening and concurrent breakout sessions include:
- Why We Grow Winter Canola – Heath Sanders, OSU agronomist and Josh Bushong, OSU agronomist;
- Advanced Production Practices – Bob Schrock, grower, Kiowa, Kansas; Jeff Scott, grower, Pond Creek, Oklahoma; and David Seck, grower, Hutchinson, Kansas;
- Interactions of Seeding Rate, Row Spacing, and Genetics – Kraig Roozeboom, KSU cropping systems specialist;
- Canola Cropping Systems – Josh Lofton, OSU extension cropping systems specialist;
- Managing Harvest to Maximize Yield and Oil Content – Mike Stamm, KSU canola breeder;
- Canola Harvest Management and Combine Adjustment – Randy Taylor, OSU agricultural engineer;
- Canola Economics – Trent Milacek, OSU extension agricultural economist, and Rodney Jones, OSU extension agricultural economist;
- Weed Control – Misha Manuchehri, OSU extension weed scientist;
- Disease Control – John Damicone, OSU extension plant pathologist; and
- Insect Management – Tom Royer, OSU extension entomologist.
Attendees will have the opportunity to visit the Canola Learning Lab. A meal and coffee breaks will be sponsored by members of the canola industry. The lunch program will include updates from Canola College sponsors. Time will be allotted on the program for attendees to meet with sponsors at their booths.
To register for Canola College 2018, click here.
For more information, contact Mike Stamm at 785.532.3871 or mjstamm@ksu.edu.
