Nov Canola and bottoms of bins

[JD4ME]

No Probs Incognito, Lee and charlie answered my question often I find I am just looking for backup on something I am fairly sure about, However I am worried that we are losing market share due to uneven tariffs on Soy vs canola.
I believe we are slowly being squeezed out of a number of markets,
I wasn't kidding when I said we need short season beans I'm afraid.
Is there any hints of work being done on this at LAcombe?
I've wondered if anyone has tried them in the Peace as they actually get more light hours in the north in the summer and Beans are light determinant.

[melvill]

JD4me, I'm housed at CDC South in amongst all the production research scientists (it's a pain). I know some work has been done here on soybeans but the scientist isn't in today. I'll pick his brains when he gets back and let you know.

[ward.toma]

RE: soybeans in Alberta

There has been some work done by CDC south at Brooks. Some work has also been done by the B.C. Grains Industry Development Council in Rolla B.C. with soybeans. Two years ago they harvested seed, last year not.

Ward Toma
ACPC

[melvill]

JD4ME, the scientist here at CDC South that has done some work on soybeans is Manjula Bandura. His phone number is (403)362-1355. His e-mail is manjula.bandura@gov.ab.ca .

I think he'll be able to answer your questions on soybeans. I do know, however, that the work that has been done was on production suitability of present varieties not breeding of new varieties. Manjula's work wasn't very promising.