Progress 09/01/09 to 08/31/11
Outputs
OUTPUTS: This project reflects the collaborative efforts of researchers at Michigan State University, Ohio State University, Purdue University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, University of Kentucky, and Virginia State University. Our principle goal is the establishment of canola as a profitable crop. The primary objectives toward this goal are the improvement of canola varieties regarding winter-hardiness, seed yield, seed oil content, and disease resistance. Project researchers have initiated a National Canola variety development program. Several early generation populations have been provided by Kansas State University, the University of Arkansas, and Michigan State University to facilitate this endeavor. Much of our efforts this year were directed towards the testing and selection of lines from the best of these populations. We continued to support the National Canola Variety Trial program by the provision of nine locations. Forty varieties were entered into this test in 2009 and 44 entries were entered in 2010. Average yields for 2009 across the region were: 35 bu/acre at Fremont OH, 67 bu/acre at Custer, OH; 27 bu/acre at LaFayette, IN; 31 bu/acre at Vincennes, IN; 46 bu/acre in Lansing, MI; 65 bu/acre at Orange, VA; 20 bu/acre at Petersburg, VA; 45 bu/acre at Carbondale, IL: and 78 bu/acre at Belleville, IL. Average yields for 2010 across the region were: 35 bu/acre at Fremont OH, 67 bu/acre at Custer, OH; 36 bu/acre at LaFayette, IN; 25 bu/acre at Vincennes, IN; 30 bu/acre in Lansing, MI; 53 bu/acre at Orange, VA; 20 bu/acre at Petersburg, VA; 43 bu/acre at Carbondale, IL: and 33 bu/acre at Belleville, IL. This information was submitted for compilation in the annual reports published by Kansas State University each year. Development of winter canola varieties remains underway at Virginia State University and of spring types at North Dakota State University. PARTICIPANTS: Principal Investigators are: Michael Schmidt, Southern Illinois University (Project Director); Russell Freed, Michigan State University; Edwin Lentz, Ohio State University; Shawn Casteel, Purdue University; Timothy Stombaugh, University of Kentucky and, Harbans Bhardwaj, Virginia State University. TARGET AUDIENCES: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
The results of these experiments continue to demonstrate that winter canola can be successfully grown in the Midwest. Yields over 60 bushels are often reported. Winter hardiness remains a problem for the northern portion of the region though has not been a major problem for the more southern portions of this region. Yield of the newer hybrid varieties has proven to be superior to that of the open pollinated types. The impact of planting date has proven to be more critical than that of seeding rate. A Mid-September planting date with a seeding rate between 5-7 lbs/acre has proven to be a sound recommendation for canola production throughout the region. Planting dates beyond the last week of September result in lower yields making winter wheat more profitable. Increased seeding rate and/or added fungicides to the seed did not improve yields. If the cost of canola seed continues to increase studies may be needed to see if seeding rates lower than 6 lb/A would be adequate for winter canola production. Nitrogen is a key element for canola production. Twenty to 30 lbs applied pre-plant in the fall with a second application of 120-160 lbs/acre in the spring is required. Little return is provided with rates totaling over 200 lbs/acre. With the recent emphasis on renewable energy and biodiesel, this research provides growers with a viable alternative to winter wheat and provides the opportunity to increase biodiesel yield per acre substantially (perhaps by 200%) when double-crop soybean follows canola. Principal investigators have presented field days and seminars in southern Illinois, Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan to provide producers with the information they need to get started with canola.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 09/01/09 to 08/31/10
Outputs
OUTPUTS: This project reflects the collaborative efforts of researchers at Michigan State University, Ohio State University, Purdue University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, University of Kentucky, and Virginia State University. Our principle goal is the establishment of canola as a profitable crop. The primary objectives toward this goal are the improvement of canola varieties regarding winter-hardiness, seed yield, seed oil content, and disease resistance. Project researchers have initiated a National Canola variety development program. Several early generation populations have been provided by Kansas State University, the University of Arkansas, and Michigan State University to facilitate this endeavor. Much of our efforts this year were directed towards the testing and selection of lines from the best of these populations. We continued to support the National Canola Variety Trial program by the provision of nine locations. Forty varieties were entered into this test in 2009. Average yields for this year across the region were: 35 bu/acre at Fremont OH, 67 bu/acre at Custer, OH; 27 bu/acre at LaFayette, IN; 31 bu/acre at Vincennes, IN; 46 bu/acre in Lansing, MI; 65 bu/acre at Orange, VA; 20 bu/acre at Petersburg, VA; 45 bu/acre at Carbondale, IL: and 78 bu/acre at Belleville, IL. This information was submitted for compilation in the annual report published by Kansas State University. Development of winter canola varieties remains underway at Michigan State University and of spring types at North Dakota State University. Much of the work slated for this project will be accomplished over the 2010/2011 season, supported via a no cost extension. Seeding rate, fertilizer rate, notill studies are underway. Planting were timely and fall stands have been reported as good to very good. PARTICIPANTS: Principal Investigators are: Michael Schmidt, Southern Illinois University (Project Director); Russell Freed, Michigan State University; Edwin Lentz, Ohio State University; Tony Vyn, Purdue University; Timothy Stombaugh, University of Kentucky and, Harbans Bhardwaj, Virginia State University. TARGET AUDIENCES: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
The results of these experiments continue to demonstrate that winter canola can be successfully grown in the Midwest. Yields over 60 bushels are often reported. Winter hardiness remains a problem for the northern portion of the region though has not been a major problem for the more southern portions of this region. Yield of the newer hybrid varieties has proven to be superior to that of the open pollinated types. The impact of planting date has proven to be more critical than that of seeding rate. A Mid-September planting date with a seeding rate between 5-7 lbs/acre has proven to be a sound recommendation for canola production throughout the region. Planting dates beyond the last week of September result in lower yields making winter wheat more profitable. Increased seeding rate and/or added fungicides to the seed did not improve yields. If the cost of canola seed continues to increase studies may be needed to see if seeding rates lower than 6 lb/A would be adequate for winter canola production. Nitrogen is a key element for canola production. Twenty to 30 lbs applied pre-plant in the fall with a second application of 120-160 lbs/acre in the spring is required. Little return is provided with rates totaling over 200 lbs/acre. With the recent emphasis on renewable energy and biodiesel, this research provides growers with a viable alternative to winter wheat and provides the opportunity to increase biodiesel yield per acre substantially (perhaps by 200%) when double-crop soybean follows canola. Principal investigators have presented field days and seminars in southern Illinois, Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan to provide producers with the information they need to get started with canola.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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