oilseeds

U.S. growers say they will plant 49% more sunflowers this year.  Oilseed crushers and bird food buyers were expecting an acre increase given small carryover seed stocks.  Non-oil sunflower acres were somewhat below most traders’ thoughts.   According to the...

Winter canola variety trail harvest is complete for Washington State University and the University of Idaho.  Karen Sowers, Oilseed specialist with WSU Extension said yields were off from 2017.  She noted the harvest is not an indication that 2018 was a dismal year or a failure, but just closer to normal.   “...

More Inland Northwest wheat growers are using canola and other oilseeds as a rotational crop to benefit soils, break disease cycles and many other benefits.   Dave Dye of Hefty Seed Company in Quincy, WA said it’s not over yet.   “...

At an oilseed workshop in Hartline, growers were able to learn more about whether or not oilseeds are a viable option for them.   Mary Beth Lang with WSDA said oilseed production can help a burgeoning market in the state.   “We would like to increase our ability to grow our own fuels in Washington State and oilseeds are a great feedstock for creating biodiesel.”   Lang ...