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Biofuel Push Drives Expansion in Canola Production

Published April 3, 2026

USDA’s planting intentions report had North Dakota canola acres pegged with a 15 percent increase over last year. "It certainly aligns well with what we've heard from a lot of canola growers who've been speaking within the industry over the…

State-by-State Specialty Crop Estimates Released

Published April 1, 2026

In the specialty crops, barley acreage intentions nationwide are up two percent. In North Dakota, barley acreage is projected to be in line with last year, while acreage will decline two percent from last year in Minnesota and South Dakota.…

ABC-Advancing Better Canola

Published April 1, 2026

North of the border, Bayer Crop Science has introduced a new initiative called Advancing Better Canola. Rather than focusing on small year-to-year changes, this effort plans to create a more integrated, forward-looking cropping system. The $45 million Canola Innovation Centre…

Canola, Soybeans Gain Acres in Canada

Published March 6, 2026

Canadian farmers expect some shifts in crop acreage for the 2026 growing season. Statistics Canada says producers plan to increase planted area for canola, barley, soybeans and corn, while acreage for wheat, oats, lentils and dry peas is expected to…

Record Canola Yields in 2025

Published February 1, 2026

2025 was another big year for canola in North Dakota. "We're a bit surprised to see these really good yields for canola all across the state," said Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman. "USDA says we had a…

Seed Supply Drives Early Decisions for 2026 Crop Plans

Published January 30, 2026

There’s still time left to finalize plans for the upcoming planting season and Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen says farmers should have most of their planning already worked out. "Realistically, most guys should have about half of their farm, if…

Carney Downplays Tariff Threat

Published January 27, 2026

Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have ramped up with President Trump’s threat to impose 100 percent tariffs on all Canadian imports if Ottawa pursues a free trade agreement with China. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada…

China Returns to Canadian Canola Market After Tariff Fight

Published January 18, 2026

Canola markets are getting a big boost from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s successful trade trip to China. China has agreed to lower tariffs on canola from 84 percent to 15 percent by March 1. In return, Canada will dramatically…

BASF Has New Canola Market Manager On Board

Published January 5, 2026

Albre Brown is the new canola market manager for BASF Agricultural Solutions. In this role, Brown will oversee strategy, positioning and go-to-market execution of the U.S. InVigor hybrid canola portfolio. For the past three-and-a-half years, Brown has been a technical…

Canola Minute

Published December 29, 2025

In this edition of Canola Minute, Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman reflects on the 2025 canola crop. Click here.

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Biofuel Push Drives Expansion in Canola Production

State-by-State Specialty Crop Estimates Released

ABC-Advancing Better Canola

Canola, Soybeans Gain Acres in Canada

Record Canola Yields in 2025

Seed Supply Drives Early Decisions for 2026 Crop Plans

Carney Downplays Tariff Threat

China Returns to Canadian Canola Market After Tariff Fight

BASF Has New Canola Market Manager On Board

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