News - Canola

The executive director of Winter Cereals Canada is hoping to see the number of acres planted this year to winter wheat double that of the past couple of years.

Research conducted on behalf of Swine Innovation Porc indicates canola press-cake and canola expeller are economical options for boosting the energy content of diets for early weaned pigs.

The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) announced a new 10-year plan to capitalize on the world’s growing appetite for healthier oils and protein.

With record high yields this year, overall grain production is well ahead of last year’s crop.

News that the 2013 canola harvest reached nearly 18 million tonnes is a sign that the industry is continuing to gain momentum.

A report released by the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) demonstrates the tremendous growth in canola’s contribution to the Canadian economy, which now equates to $19.3 billion.

The executive director of Winter Cereals Canada says this year’s late canola harvest could result in a reduction in the number of acres of winter wheat planted this fall in western Canada.

The federal government’s newly-announced $15-million investment in canola research will help drive the industry to new heights, says Canola Council of Canada (CCC) president Patti Miller.

A weather and crop specialist with CWB expects the majority of prairie farmers to be planting more wheat and canola this year.

Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) is strongly encouraging farmers to follow best management and disease-prevention practices prior to seeding their 2013 canola crop.