U.S. Treasury has finally released proposed regulations for the 45Z tax credit and it contains good news for canola.
U.S.’s 45Z clean fuel regulations good news for Canada’s canola producers
Pea prices respond to China tariff deal
Pulse Canada notes there should be enough time to move old crop peas in a meaningful way before the next crop comes off in August and September
Pea prices have already responded to China trade deal. Pulse Canada unsure if it will lobby Ottawa for compensation.
Canola growers seek tariff compensation
A recent study determined that losses were $2 to $4 billion in 2025-26
The canola sector will be seeking compensation from Ottawa for billions of dollars in damages caused by the trade spat with China.
Canola growers thrilled with China agreement
Canada’s canola growers are thrilled that China is rolling back import tariffs on canola seed and meal.
Canada’s public wheat breeding under review
Canada’s public wheat breeding system is under review. The report is due in March.
Grain farming’s hard times expected to continue
Producers told to expect probably two more crop years of losses before they once again break even in 2027-28
Reading Time: 2 minutes Rabobank says it will be two more years before North American grain farmers achieve break-even due to “monster” supplies and “sticky” crop input prices.
India slaps 30 per cent import duty on yellow peas
India has imposed a 30 per cent duty on yellow pea imports with a bill of lading date on or after Nov. 1, 2025.
Organic sales up but operators down
Canadians spent $9.75 billion on organic products last year, an 8.2 per cent increase over the previous year
Reading Time: 3 minutes Organic consumption is up in Canada, but the number of operators is on the decline.
Rising vegetable oil demand may offset bad biofuel news
Global biodiesel/renewable diesel demand for canola oil to slump, but overall vegetable oil demand seen increasing
Reading Time: 2 minutes Global biodiesel/renewable diesel production is expected to decline for the first time in a decade. Bad timing for a canola industry looking for new markets.
No special crop fireworks expected
Prices are down and carry-in is up for many crops, and farmers are likely to lock the bins for the time being
Reading Time: 2 minutes Farmers should not expect fireworks in the special crops market due to ample supplies.