Articles tagged under: canola
Stats Can: Fewer Canola Acres Planted, More Spring Wheat and Durum
Published July 6, 2022
Statistics Canada says Canadian farmers planted more spring wheat and durum than last year. Spring wheat acres total 18.2 million, that's 1.7 million more than last year and 580,000 more than the April estimate. At 6 million, durum acres are…The Canola Minute
Published June 27, 2022
Global renewable energy growth will require extra vegetable oil production - that's where canola oil comes in. Hear more in this week's Canola Minute, presented by the Northern Canola Growers Association.Canola Market Moves Lower
Published June 23, 2022
The canola market is down more than $111.00 Canadian since last week. Northern Crops Marketing and Investments President Brad Paulson says the weakness in the canola is mirroring the sell-off in palm and bean oil. "Palm oil is really beat…Additional Actions from the EPA
Published June 6, 2022
In addition to releasing the final 2022 Renewable Volume Obligations, the Environmental Protection Agency is taking additional actions support the Renewable Fuel Standard. EPA is denying nearly 70 small refinery exemption waivers. The agency is also on track to finalize…Racing the Rain
Published May 26, 2022
Farmers are racing the rain to plant many crops, including canola. Near New England, North Dakota, Jon Wert says it has been slow going. "We're up against a planting deadline at the end of May. We would finish in time,…Welcome Warm Temperatures
Published May 23, 2022
Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says North Dakota farmers are focused on getting the crop seeded. The warmer temperatures this week will help. "There is a lot of canola going in the southwestern part of the state.…China’s Three-Year Ban on Canadian Canola Imports Ends
Published May 19, 2022
China suspended Canadian canola exports in March of 2019, claiming there was a problem with recent shipments. However, most analysts believe the trade dispute was tied to Canada’s decision to extradite a Chinese business executive, who was facing fraud and…Specialty Crops Battle for Acres
Published May 16, 2022
A few farmers in the region pulled the planter out of the shed and worked around wet spots in the field this weekend. Highs in the upper 60s and 70s will help dry things out. However, a few rains are…Another Step Forward for Canola to Be in the Renewable Fuel Standard
Published April 15, 2022
The canola industry has been working for years to get canola included as a feedstock in the Renewable Fuels Standard. "The U.S. Canola Association sent in the petition in March 2020. It's been two years since that petition was sent…