Straight combining is more common in western North Dakota, but interest is growing for canola production in the northeastern corner of the state. Langdon Research Extension Center Research Agronomist Bryan Hanson says straight-cut canola may be the future for area growers. “With straight cutting you tend to get higher yields, you probably have less of a green seed problem and a higher oil content.” Straight-cutting canola was a challenge with the uneven stand seen one year ago. “Maybe it’s still good to have that swather in your yard because in some situations where it gets heavily lodged you may be thinking about swathing it as well.”
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