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Odessa Farmers Achieve Record-Breaking Winter Canola Yields
Slice of Agriculture Team
November 15, 2024
Key Highlights:
Odessa’s Schoonover Hutterian Brethren recorded 113.8 bushels per acre in winter canola yields, setting a new standard for non-irrigated production.
Rubisco Seeds’ hybrid canola genetics played a crucial role, offering exceptional dry-land emergence and winter survival.
Regenerative agronomy practices by Michael Nestor, CCA, reduced inputs while improving quality and yield.
Oil content reached an impressive 46%, translating to 340 gallons per acre of premium-grade canola oil, suitable for food and renewable energy.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quote:
“Managing the winter canola from a regenerative perspective finally allowed us to break through the yield barrier; we were able to reduce inputs and still push quality and yield. It all starts with the seed. Rubisco Seeds has some of the best dry-land emergence and winter survival.”
Our Take:
Odessa’s farmers have demonstrated the remarkable synergy between cutting-edge seed genetics and regenerative agronomy. By achieving record-breaking yields in a low-rainfall environment, they have underscored the potential of sustainable farming practices to push agricultural boundaries. With the global push towards renewable energy and food security, the success of winter canola in central Washington showcases the innovation and resilience of modern agriculture.