News - CCC

The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) congratulated the federal government for setting a start date of July 1, 2011 for implementation of a two percent inclusion standard for biofuel in all diesel fuel sold in Canada.

This is the month to make sure stored canola is stable heading into winter. As outside temperatures drop below zero and stay there, canola growers want to make sure canola has cooled throughout the bin.

The Government of Canada is investing in the growth of Canada’s world-class canola crop in international markets.

The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) applauded the news that China is extending access for canola seed imports for one year under the current restrictions.

The latest farm cash receipt totals from Statistics Canada demonstrate that canola is the most valuable crop to Canadian farmers, says Robert Hunter, Canola Council of Canada (CCC) vice-president of Communications.

The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) announced a new “Grow Canola 2.015” plan that will enable farmers to interact with virtual agronomists for immediate, customized information. This innovative communication system will help farmers reach the canola industry’s production goal of 15 million tonnes by 2015.

Canola Council of Canada JoAnne Buth expressed appreciation for the government of Canada’s support in helping to address trade issues that threaten the viability of Canada’s canola farmers.

Canola Council of Canada (CCC) president JoAnne Buth thanked the Government of Canada for investing up to $3.39 million in two new canola industry projects that will play a critical role in achieving the industry’s shared vision of 15 million tonnes of sustained canola production and demand by 2015.

Post harvest spraying is a great opportunity to control perennial weeds and winter annuals, according to Arvel Lawson, Canola Council of Canada (CCC) program manager of Crop Production.

Canola growers can take some steps at swathing time to minimize green seed and maximize the quality of the harvested crop, according to the Canola Council of Canada (CCC).