West Texas farmers dealing with high-salinity water and limited irrigation need an alternative crop, such as canola, that’s adaptable to harsh conditions. Texas A&M AgriLife research will soon evaluate the potential for canola as an alternative crop amid the region’s marginal water sources and extended periods of dry weather.Canola production would fill demands in biofuel and food supply chains for livestock and humans, according to researchers.Four-year research projectThe four-year, $880,000 project is being led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and is funded by the U.S Department of Agriculture Supplemental and Alternative Crops program, SAC. The project will investigate options for ...