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Field days to explore potential of winter canola in north central Kansas


Manhattan, Kansas, USA
October 26, 2011

Winter canola is becoming popular in southern Kansas as a profitable cool-season rotation crop, but there are some questions about the adaptability of winter canola to north central Kansas, said Mike Stamm, K-State Research and Extension canola breeder.

To explore the potential of this new alternative crop in north central Kansas, K-State Research and Extension, along with the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA), has initiated a risk management education program this year, Stamm said. As part of this program, two on-farm demonstration field days will be offered on Friday, Nov. 4.

The first field day will begin at 8 a.m. at the farms of David Bell and Alfred Aufdemberge near Lincoln. To get to this site from Lincoln, drive two miles east on K-18 Highway, then take 220th Road south two miles. Turn east on 220th and drive 1.5 miles to 235th Road. Turn north and drive ¾ mile, then east one mile on Jewell Lane. At this field day, producers can look at winter canola that was drilled into both burned wheat stubble and a stale seedbed.

The second field day will begin at 11 a.m. at the Dean Elvin farm near Marquette. To get to this site from Marquette, go one mile west on K-4 Highway, turn south and take 4th Avenue one mile. Turn west on Smoky Valley Road. Drive one mile then turn north on 3rd Avenue. Drive ¼ mile and the plot will be located on the east side of the road. At this field day, producers can see 24 commercial winter canola cultivars, including conventional and Roundup Ready varieties and hybrids. The winter canola seeded around the plot was drilled into burned wheat stubble.

At both field days, Stamm will explain many aspects of canola production. Those attending will:

  • Observe the appropriate growth stage for entering winter dormancy.
  • Learn what an acceptable fall stand is and what plant changes to expect entering winter dormancy.
  • Gain an understanding about winter canola production practices.
  • Learn more about the features and appropriate use of existing and emerging risk management tools.
  • Find out if winter canola is a viable option in north central Kansas.

These field days are free and open to the public. This is part of a joint program between K-State Research and Extension and USDA-RMA titled “Promoting and Disseminating Good Farming Practices and Risk Management Education for Winter Canola to Farmers and Ranchers in the Topeka, Kansas RMA Region.” Financial support is provided by the USDA-RMA.



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Published: October 26, 2011


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