Oilseed Workshop in Dayton

DAYTON – Washington State University Extension and the WSU Oilseed Cropping Systems (WOCS) project are hosting an all-day workshop on canola and other oilseed production, marketing and end-use on Jan. 26 at Dayton’s Liberty Theater.

Crops covered may include winter and spring canola, winter and spring rapeseed, mustard, and flax, and how those oilseeds will fit in existing rotations. General sessions in the morning will shift to breakout sessions with interactive discussions in the afternoon. 

Regional oilseed and livestock producers, industry representatives, and WSU, OSU and UI research and Extension faculty will share their experiences and perspectives, and encourage interactive discussion throughout the day. Topics include crop and herbicide rotation; risk management; field diagnostics; canola for grazing and silage; marketing and sourcing; whole-farm economics; nutrient and water use; insects and diseases; oilseed meal in livestock rations, and more.

Current and future oilseed producers, livestock producers, crop input suppliers and advisors, oilseed industry representatives, researchers, and supporting agency personnel are all invited to attend. CCA and Pesticide recertification credits will be available.

The workshops are being sponsored and supported by Washington State University, USDA-ARS and local agribusinesses.

Registration and agendas are available for each workshop at css.wsu.edu/biofuels/2016-wsu-oilseed-workshops/. Registration is $20 and includes lunch and refreshments.