Scientists have cracked the problem of pod shatter in brassica crops such as rapeseed or canola. Just before harvest, the pods are prone to shatter, causing a 10-25 percent loss of seeds and up to ...

Oilseed rape crops are under threat from high seed weevil and brassica pod midge populations, growers are being warned. This latest pest warning comes after crops suffered serious damage from ...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture says it’s prepared to go to court to protect the purity of Skagit Valley’s vegetable seeds from cross-pollination. The department’s warning ...