How Is Omega-3 Oil Used?
Aquaculture (farming fish and other marine animals) is the main feed-based market for omega-3 oils. Fish are a source of omega-3 oils, but they do
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Fly Away Home – Cannon Use Research for Deterring Blackbirds
Blackbirds have been a serious concern for sunflower growers since the dawn of time. Recent estimates of crop damage caused by these birds are hard
Agronomic Watch – Cutworms and Canola Flea Beetles
CUTWORMS ACTIVE As newly planted crops start to emerge, it is time to start routine scouting for cutworms. Cutworms damage plants in the larval stage
Sunflower Market Update and Insurance Final Planting Dates
A break in the wet weather pattern has finally given way to lots of opportunities for planting. With temperatures still remaining relatively cool, GDD accumulation
Harnessing the Power of Data
There’s lots of data being generated these days, but figuring out what to do with it all is the next challenge for growers. The good
The Desiccation Decision
To desiccate or not to desiccate, that is the question that many sunflower farmers face each harvest season. The answer, more often than not, lies
Sunflower In-Season Watch-outs
Sunflowers that were planted this spring are growing very rapidly. Bud formation (R1) through bloom (R5) is when sunflowers gain most of their height and
Finding a Solution to Canola Combining Fires
Brent Heidecker, an Alberta, Canada farmer, struggled with fires in his annual canola harvest. Like with sunflowers, he noticed the big problem appeared to be
Tips for Combine Fire Safety
Most farmers are well aware of the potential danger of combine fires, but it is always a good idea to review your procedures well ahead
Taking Action on Combine Fires
South Dakota farmer Steve Pfeiffer had used all the old tricks to prevent combine fires during sunflower harvest. They didn’t work. “We’d tried everything. Asbestos
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