Sunflower Plantability Keeps Getting Better
Sunflower seed is a living organism, produced just months in advance of sales. Because of that, seed quality is subject to the year’s environmental conditions.
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Study Finds Increasing Dietary Levels of EPA & DHA in Fish Increases Weight & Dietary Value
A Norwegian team representing a collaboration between members of the Norwegian Institute of Food, Fisheries and Aquaculture Research (Nofima), Norwegian University of Life Sciences faculty,
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
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
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