Robert Arnason

Kochia typically appears in patches within a field rather than across the entire field, and farmers are advised to treat it only where it is found. | File photo

Oil content of western Canadian canola was below the 10-year average, according to the Canadian Grain Commission

Agriculture Canada scientist looked at a number of ways to kill the weed by covering it and found chaff worked best.

Agriculture Canada researchers are examining soil microbes to find out if they can help canola withstand dry times.

Some Agriculture Canada scientists have also criticized the shift in priorities, saying the federal government got bored with traditional agricultural research, such as plant breeding. | Getty Images

Soil health has been a major focus of federal policies in recent years. | File photo

Responsible pesticide management is one of the definitions of regenerative agriculture. | File photo

Clubroot affects crucifers such as canola, causing galls or swellings to form on the roots of plants, according to the Canola Council of Canada website.

It’s easy find examples of questionable claims on the internet, like this one: “Regenerative agriculture can improve the profitability of farms by more than 50 per cent. (Source: sustainablebiz.ca) | File photo

Growers could have reached 52 bu. per acre by 2025, but tight crop rotations, disease pressure and regulatory issues put a lid on canola gains over the last decade, say a group of canola industry representatives. | File photo