April 18, 2022 – Canola’s contribution as a solutions-provider in helping to address climate change was recognized last week, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed decision that canola oil-derived renewable diesel, jet fuel and other biofuels qualify as “advanced biofuels” under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. The proposed decision found that greenhouse…
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Risk of seed-placed fertilizer on canola emergence
Toxicity and salt effect from fertilizer can damage canola seed and seedlings, and reduce the return on investment for seed. One way to increase canola emergence rates is to keep all fertilizer out of the seed row – except for a starter rate of phosphate. The risk of seed-placed fertilizer comes from the nitrogen component…
Read moreCanola organizations raise priorities at AAFC town hall discussion on fertilizer emissions reduction
CCC & CCGA release April 13, 2022 – Yesterday, the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) and Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) participated in a town hall discussion as an initial step to providing canola sector input into Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) industry consultation for the fertilizer emissions reduction target. “Now, more than ever, global customers…
Read moreCanola Council welcomes new chair and highlights change, challenge and opportunity in annual report
March 14, 2022 – Jennifer Marchand has been elected the new chair of the board of directors for the Canola Council of Canada (CCC). Marchand is Government and Industry Relations Leader, AVP, Cargill Limited. She succeeds Charlene Bradley who finished her three-year term as chair but remains on the board as a director. “On behalf of…
Read moreFederal investment supports canola’s value and access to global markets
December 21, 2021 – Continued industry-government partnership on market access and development activities is integral to driving canola’s value and industry growth, says Jim Everson, Canola Council of Canada (CCC) president. In support of this important partnership, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced today federal government investment of more than $1.8…
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