canola with green seed in the Central Peace Region of Alberta

[flapjack]

How can I maximize my returns from my canola that generally has green seed counts in the range of 14% to 28%. The canola is stored in numerous bins and the moisture content is approximately 12% to 14%?

In addition, I have 2 bins of canola testing at about 80% green. Where will I find the best market for this canola?

Charlie and all others are welcome to reply?

[melvill]

Some, but not all, domestic crushers can handle canola with a significant amount of green seed. Exporters have a much harder time with green seed, especially this year when they have so little opportunity to blend.

My understanding is that the crusher that can handle the highest level of green seed is Canbra in Lethbridge. I understand that Canamera has difficulty handling seed with more than 7 or 8 per cent green.

You can contact Canbra at (403)328-2957. However, give Canamera a call, too.

Have you been checking the temperature of the seed in your bins? With this incredibly mild weather and moistures in the ranges you mentioned, spoilage is a significant risk.

I haven't checked into it but have you contacted any feed mills to see if they're interested in your 80% greed seed? They likely won't be writing you a huge check for it but anything might be better than shovelling the lumps out of the bin in the spring.

Good luck.

[TOM4CWB]

Melville;

CanAmera in Fort Sask. has the ability to handle 40% green seed, and have special removal process for takeing the green out of the oil. The discounts are fairly big, a little over $200/t. The high seed moisture content seems to be the bigger issue, as spoiling Canola can really mess up a crushing plant.

[melvill]

Thanks, Tom.

Flapjack, one other thread gives some idea of discounts for green that were in place before Christmas.