canola

The Canadian government has announced that it is investing $370 Million in a biofuels industry, in part, to help shore up Canada’s struggling canola industry.

While many of our winter wheat growers are in the middle of harvest, there are still several weeks to go for those that grow spring wheat.

Ron Restum with Ostara says Crystal Green delivers more nutrients to the plant, allowing some growers to reduce their application rate.

University of Idaho Extension and the Pacific Northwest Canola Association will hold a tour June 11th focused on highlighting research, cultivars under development and best management practices.  Extension Educator Klae O’Brien and Karen Sowers, PNWCA executive director, organized the inaugural Prairie Area Winter Canola Tour in 2024, which drew 58 participants, representing 34,000 canola acres th

Last week, Clean Fuels Alliance America submitted comments in support of USDA on its “Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Interim Rule.”  Clean Fuels recommends the USDA incorporate intermediate oil crops, such as winter canola, as a conservation crop rotation practice.  Clean Fuels al...

Canola growers across the region are reminded to mark their calendrer for the 2025 Canola Workshop, taking place January 29th in Moscow, ID.  PNW Canola Association said this year’s event will take place the University Inn, and will include classes, speakers as well as networking opportunities.  Topics vary f...

Canadian canola producers are stockpiling their crop, hoping for improved pricing opportunities later this year or in the spring.  China’s anti-dumping investigation into canola seed imports is having a direct impact on farmer’s plans to ship their current inventory.  Agriculture Ca...

Drawing attention to the worsening economic conditions impacting the nation’s food growers, over 300 national and state groups, including the American Bankers Association, Oregon Dairy Farmers Association, the U.S. Canola Association, Idaho Barley Commission, and others,  sent a letter to congressional leaders about the need for a new farm bill. Signatories stressed the...

China’s Ministry of Commerce will initiate an anti-dumping investigation into canola seed imports from Canada.  This investigation is part of China’s response to Canada’s decision to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum.   “China is a valued...

A disruption in rail service is in effect between Canada’s Class One railways and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Union.  As a result, the Canola Council of Canada says service has ground to a halt, impacting all segments in the value chain.  With far...