Eric Page

Scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Opinions are my own.

[Eric Page @page_er]

Nice article discussing the challenges of bringing #wintercanola to the Prairies. Certainly it's a long term goal but I think there are ways to make it happen. Hybrids are a big part of the story but there are other tools that can help.

https://t.co/rmY9gJcTNr

[Eric Page @page_er]

@rhofford The work Julia does is one of the few examples we have of long term data on weed distributions in Canada. Very important data for scientists, producer groups and farmers. Relies on cooperation of all parties and I hope you will consider her request.

[Brian Caldbeck @RUBISCOSEEDS]

Overcast skies & a pleasant spring day at 4000+ feet elevation in IDAHO to visit with farmers and observe 100 bushel + commercial winter canola & new experimental hybrids. #rubiscoseeds #pnwcanola #universityofidaho

[Eric Page @page_er]

@AdamJPfeffer @melochesy @mindyinthedirt @TheTugboat99 I keep trying to send him to check the plots....no luck so far. Maybe once he hears about your big yields this year he'll plant some himself.

[Eric Page @page_er]

Same crop, same hybrid - very different growth stages. We're at full flower in Harrow, while #wintercanola is just starting to re-grow from the rosette in New Liskeard. Lots of potential still to be to realized in both locations.

[Eric Page @page_er]

@Shawridgefarm @JoshNasielski @mindyinthedirt @OntCanolaGrower @NOFIA_Agri Not to my knowledge.

[Eric Page @page_er]

Big thanks to our partners across Ontario helping make these trials possible, sharing sites, time, and expertise to keep winter canola growing. @JoshNasielski @mindyinthedirt @OntCanolaGrower @NOFIA_Agri

[Eric Page @page_er]

This research is really about pushing the boundaries of where winter canola can be grown in Ontario. Trying to identify the right mix of genetics and management practices to improve overwinter survival in northern climates.

[Scott McLean @McLean_Scott86]

Finding success with winter canola - RealAgriculture https://t.co/yuDgbnDagJ

[Eric Page @page_er]

@AdamJPfeffer @megnmoran Nothing to worry about. https://t.co/yq9UGh3rMC

[Sydney Meloche @melochesy]

Winter canola in Harrow, ON after the frost event overnight. PSA this canola will rebound no problem 💯 @page_er

[Jason Deveau @Spray_Guy]

Our long-awaited best practices white sheet for pesticide application by drone. Detailed enough to be actionable, but not so overly prescriptive that it's obsolete in a week. Hopefully accessible to new applicators and to pros.

https://t.co/KgH2zLzKH0

[Meghan Moran @megnmoran]

Your winter canola will likely be fine during the upcoming frost event:
https://t.co/iy4EsdOgn2

[Eric Page @page_er]

@KylerRibey @melochesy @OntCanolaGrower @RUBISCOSEEDS @AAFC_Canada @canolacouncil ~320 growing degree days (base 0C) since Jan 1

[Eric Page @page_er]

First canola flower in Canada for 2026? Mercedes is still a bit behind this early hybrid but it wont be long. Beauty of a day for walking plots with @melochesy #wintercanola

[Eric Page @page_er]

@DarrylBoersma @melochesy @OntCanolaGrower @RUBISCOSEEDS @AAFC_Canada @canolacouncil Not currently available. @RUBISCOSEEDS and I have discussed it with double cropping in mind. You do give up yield vs Mercedes but maybe your gains in soys would balance it out?

[Eric Page @page_er]

@AdamJPfeffer Walked ous today. Its greened up nicely and next week looks warm. Will be putting N on sooner rather than later.

[Eric Page @page_er]

@JoshBoersen Looks good to me. They can be big and still have the crown tucked close to the ground. Just don't want to see the growing point up too high.

[Eric Page @page_er]

Great information for #wintercanola growers

[Meghan Moran @megnmoran]

The OMAFA guide on winter canola production has been updated and posted here: https://t.co/SYe5WRMvf3

[Eric Page @page_er]

Great day at AAFC Harrow open house. Bean pit was a big hit!

[Eric Page @page_er]

Open House at AAFC Harrow tomorrow!

[Eric Page @page_er]

And just like that @melochesy is back and Woodslee is planted! Big thanks to Alyssa Thibodeau for keeping me on the straight and narrow for the past year. 🙌 #wintercanola