Production Resources

Flax grows well on most soils, except those that are poorly drained, and very sandy soils with poor water retention.… Read More

Flax can be chemically desiccated or swathed to dry down stalk tissue and green weeds after the crop has reached… Read More

10 Tips to Target Higher Flax Yields in 2015. For More Information Call the MAFRD Crops Knowledge Centre at 204-745-5663 Read More

Sunflowers grown for oil have black hulls, and have three groupings based on their oil profile: traditional, mid-oleic (NuSun), and… Read More

This guide was funded in part by the Canada and Manitoba governments through Growing Forward, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. Read More

Sunflower harvest for some producers could be starting in the next couple of weeks, so here are some things to… Read More

There are 5 management practices that sunflower growers can apply to achieve the best grade: Ideal Planting Time, Plant Populations,… Read More

Natural desiccation can be slow and uneven. Poor weather can cause reduced quality and yield through stem breakage, shattering and… Read More