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Flax Harvest

Flax may be harvested by straight combining or by swathing and combining afterwards. Straight combining is the preferred method if the crop is thoroughly dry and free of weeds.

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Flax Article Agronomy

Fertilizer Practices

Soil tests and experience should guide fertilizer practices. Nutrient levels in the soil vary greatly among regions, with soil types, cropping history and fertilizer use.

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Canola Article

Crop Rotation

Flax is predominantly a stubble-sown crop in Manitoba. It is also increasing as a stubble crop in Alberta and Saskatchewan where currently more than 50% is grown on stubble.

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Flax Article

Early Flax History

The people of Neolithic times depended on numerous plants and animals for their continued survival. Knowledge of these resources had come to them through observation, experimentation and from information provided to them by their ancestors.

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Flax Article

Split Nitrogen Applications

This collaborative document was produced by SaskOilseeds, Sask Wheat and the Western Applied Research Corporation (WARC), to support growers who are currently participating in, or considering future participation in the Commissions’ on-farm trial programs.

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Canola Article

Herbicide Carryover

In a collaborative publication, the staff of SaskCanola, SaskPulse and Sask Wheat cover herbicide carryover risks and considerations for growers following drought conditions.

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Canola Article

Canola Research Hub

Translates agronomy research findings into tangible, on-farm practices. Funded by the provincial canola grower groups, the Canola Council of Canada, and the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

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Canola Article Tool