The Minnesota Canola Production Centre
Paul Porter, University of Minnesota - $35,603

The Minnesota Canola Production Centre has been a public-private partnership between the Minnesota Canola Council and the University of Minnesota since 1998. The Canola Council of Canada initiated Canola Production Centres to address the ongoing need for canola production technology transfer. The Canola Production Centre is a joint effort between producer groups, industry representatives and government and extension personnel. Field scale agronomic trials utilizing commercial farm equipment are conducted at the Centre, and the information generated is utilized for extension activities throughout the year.

Objectives:
1. Establish agronomic and economical criteria for choosing among canola (Brassica napus L.) varieties and their respective herbicide options.