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More than 52 thousand Canadian farmers grow canola.
Cotyledon
Seeding canola
Canola at elevator for shipping by rail to crusher
Today about 75% of the canola crops planted in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan are GM (genetically modified) herbicide-tolerant varieties.
Five-Six leaf stage
Ripe canola in the pod stage.
Two leaf stage
Bolt stage.
Processed canola oil produced by Nexera canola is the worlds leading heart healthy oil.
Ripening stage
Canada's canola industry adds over $11 billion in economic activity to the Canadian economy.
Canola seed augered into the truck.
The word "Canola" is derived from "Canadian oil, low acid".
Kerry Simpson, Olympic Speed Skater, makes healthy food choices such as Nexera canola oil, one of the healthiest vegetable oil products in the world, to fuel her competitive training.
Rosette
90% of total potential growth
B. Napus
Harvesting canola
Four leaf stage
Harvested canola seed stored in bins
Canola oil is a promising source for manufacturing biodiesel, a renewable alternative to fossil fuels.
Early canola plants prior to flowering
Mature stage
Canola is now the second largest crop grown in Saskatchewan.
Canola seeds
A uniform canola crop is crucial as it has more potential to withstand weed, insect, and disease pressure.
Seedling canola crop emerging
B. Rapa
Flowering canola plant
Canola in flowering stage

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