How heavy is a bag of canola seed?

Rather than a standard 50 lb bag, the weight of each unit will range from 42.2 lb for A canola seed to 56.7 lb for a bag containing D seed.

How many acres does a bag of canola seed?

10 acres
Starting in 2020, each bag of InVigor canola seed will seed 10 acres based on its TSW range and the recommended target stand and seeding rate. The optimum seeding rate for InVigor varieties is 10 seeds per square root, which should give you 5 to 7 successful plants per square foot at harvest.

How is canola seeding rate calculated?

If the TSWThe weight (in grams) of 1,000 canola seeds from one seed lot. is six grams, the target plant population is five plants per square foot (approximately 50 plants per square metre), and estimated seed survival is 50 per cent, the seeding rate will be 5.8 pounds per acre (one pound per acre more than the …

How much does canola seed cost?

The cost of canola seed has increased significantly over the past few years. ‘Based on the average yearly price, a farmer seeding canola at 5 pounds per acre will incur a per acre seed cost of $63 to $71 depending on herbicide system,’ says Ryan Furtas, market analyst with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

Why canola oil is so bad for you?

Aside from vitamins E and K, canola oil is not a good source of nutrients. Canola oil may contain small amounts of trans fats, which is harmful to health.

How late can you spray Roundup Ready canola?

The farmer doesn’t have to wait long to spray. Glyphosate can be applied to RR canola at any time, including before or at emergence. However, waiting at least a couple of days after seeding gives weeds a chance to get growing again after the disturbance of seeding.

Which is better Invigor 5440 or L130 canola?

“InVigor 5440 is the standard by which all other canola hybrids are measured. We are in full retirement on InVigor 5440 and InVigor L130 because simply, we have better offerings for growers”

How many acres of Invigor canola are there?

In comparison, since 2011, InVigor L130 has been grown on close to 14 million acres. Companies dream of varieties that take a long term hold on the market, but getting all famers to buy the new genetics can be difficult.

How many acres has Invigor L130 been grown?

In comparison, since 2011, InVigor L130 has been grown on close to 14 million acres. Companies dream of varieties that take a long term hold on the market, but getting all famers to buy the new genetics can be difficult. There are still growers planting InVigor 5440 this year.

Is the Bayer Invigor 5440 variety being retired?

In canola, Bayer’s Invigor 5440 has been one of the varieties that has been seeded on more canola growers’ farms than not. According to Bayer’s Blaine Woycheshin, the variety is officially being retired from service to farmers across Western Canada because the company has better genetics in its portfolio.

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