canola

BASF's InVigor Gold L322 is built around one practical idea — get canola through pollination before the heat arrives, giving Northwest farmers a steadier shot at consistent yields in tough years.

Washington state farmers planted 175,000 acres of canola this year, a 17 percent jump, as the U.S. set a new all-time record for canola acreage with nearly 3 million acres planted.

Farmers who've been improving soil health and water quality may now have a clearer path to premium prices, thanks to a new USDA rule tied to biofuel production credits.

In the Pacific Northwest, canola farming is on the rise, with Idaho planting 100,000 acres, boosting pollinator habitats and benefiting local economies.

The 108th Lind Field Day will take place Thursday, June 11th at Washington State University’s Lind Dryland Field Station in the central portion of the state.

As we gear up for planting season, some unexpected trends are emerging in our fields. A mix of challenges and opportunities lie ahead for local farmers.

USDA said 33 million acres of winter wheat were planted for the 2026 harvest, down less than 1% year over year and off by 2% from 2024’s numbers.

Canola continues to perform very well for Northwest growers.

Depending on where you farm, 2025 could go down as one of the driest years in recent memory, or even on record.

Josh Putman, Technical Marketing Manager Herbicide at BASF noted Liberty Ultra can be used in glufosinate trade crops, such as canola, corn and soybeans. He added this herbicide provides two new differentiating pieces of information.