High-moisture canola: On-farm experiences

Canola Watch prefers to base its information on scientific research, but we don’t have a lot of information on these 2018 experiences: drying and storing very high-moisture crop, handling high-green canola. This survey is designed to collect on-farm experiences that we can share with readers. Agronomists and retails can provide answers based on their clients' experiences. We will not use any names.

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* 1. What is the highest moisture canola you’ve ever harvested?

Always 10% or less

Up to 12.5% (tough but not damp)

12.5%-15%

More than 15% but less than 18%

Over 18%

If over 18%, how high?

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* 2. How do you dry and store high-moisture canola?

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* 3. What were the challenges with handling high-moisture canola?

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* 4. For canola, what is the highest moisture content you would consider harvesting and why?

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* 5. What is your conditioning/drying system? (Fan size, fan type, bin size, energy source, etc.)

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* 6. How would you improve your conditioning/drying system to handle conditions like 2018?

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* 7. What is the highest green count you’ve ever harvested?

Always less than 2% (No.1)

2% to 6% (No.2)

6% to 20% (No.3)

More than 20%

If more than 20%, what was the percentage?

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* 8. If you have harvested high-green canola, what were the challenges for storage and marketing?

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* 9. What best describes your region?

Southern Alberta

Central Alberta South

Central Alberta North

Peace

Northwest Saskatchewan

Southwest Saskatchewan

Northeast Saskatchewan

Southeast Saskatchewan

Manitoba

Other

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* 10. What best describes your profession?

Grower

Agronomist

Retail

Other (please specify)