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GMO canola found growing wild in N.D.

GMO canola found growing wild in N.D. Study says state’s crop has first samples of bio-engineering plants growing wild
This spring, the state’s farmers planted a record acreage of canola, amounting to all but 8 percent of U.S. plantings of the vegetable-oil producing plant.

By Stephen J. Lee , August 16, 2010

Canola outlook is good

Canola outlook is good LANGDON, N.D. — The fields around Langdon, N.D., are bright with the vivid yellow of blooming canola.

By Jonathan Knutson , July 20, 2010

NM agricultural center part of canola work

FARMINGTON, N.M. — New Mexico State University is studying another possible crop for farmers in northern New Mexico — canola, a source both for heart-healthy cooking oil and biodiesel fuel.

July 15, 2010

ND climatologist can’t predict Crop Stop results into harvest

ND climatologist can’t predict Crop Stop results into harvest An uncertain weather forecast offers farmers in the region an uncertain future for the crop of 2010, but so far, things are looking good. Notably, this is the longest period that’s drought-free anywhere in the state in a decade, according to climatologists.

By Mikkel Pates , July 06, 2010

Canadian wheat, canola acres affect US farmers

Canadian farmers are expected to plant more canola and spring wheat and a lot less durum than a year ago.

By Jonathan Knutson , May 10, 2010

Report: More acres to oilseeds, fewer to wheat and barley

The region’s farmers will plant more oilseeds and less wheat and barley this year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts.

By Jonathan Knutson , April 12, 2010

N.D. farmers expect to plant more spring wheat, less durum

More acres will be planted this spring for bread products than pasta in North Dakota; spring wheat planting is projected to be down in Minnesota.

By Associated Press , March 31, 2010

Shuttered ND canola plant looking to reopen

BISMARCK, N.D. — A defunct Northwood canola processing plant wants to reopen, about a year after it went broke and left $810,000 in unpaid bills.

March 11, 2010

ND farmers want more time to plant canola

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Canola farmers in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota are asking federal insurance officials for a few more days in the spring to get their crops in the ground, starting next year.

March 04, 2010

N.D. farmers want more time to plant canola

Canola farmers in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota are asking federal insurance officials for a few more days in the spring to get their crops in the ground, starting next year.

By Blake Nicholson , March 04, 2010

Planting extension sought on canola policies

BISMARCK, N.D. — Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has asked federal regulators to extend the canola planting season in crop insurance policies to give growers more flexibility and to reduce the government’s potential liability.

By Agweek Wire Reports , March 02, 2010

Canola industry seeking federal research funds

The canola industry plans to seek more federal research dollars next year to capitalize on the industry’s potential.

By Associated Press , November 16, 2009

CROP MARKETS: Wheat remains oversold

The wheat market is oversold and as soybeans rose sharply higher, it provided the needed momentum to pull wheat higher as well.

By Ray Grabanski , August 31, 2009

UMC tests feasibility of running equipment on canola biodiesel

The challenge: Get canola biodiesel from a local crush plant, fill a farm machine and go to work. This scenario is getting closer every day to becoming a reality, and a lot of people are waiting for it. Barry Coleman, executive director of the Northern Canola Growers Association, is one of them.

August 04, 2009

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