Today, CanolaInfo celebrates World Heart Day in Mexico to raise awareness of ways to prevent cardiovascular disease. This disease is a primary cause of death among Mexicans and people all over the world. Canola oil, which is the number two culinary oil by volume in Mexico, can help reduce the risk of heart disease when used in place of saturated fat.
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Canola will be on the ground in Atlanta
Negotiations are down to the wire at the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in Atlanta, Georgia this week. With so much at stake for the canola industry in these talks, the Canola Council will be there to urge Canada’s negotiators to create the stable and open trade required for the industry to grow.
Read moreCouncil clarifies concerns around appearance of jimsonweed
Growers and agronomists are encouraged to keep an eye out for jimsonweed, however health concerns around potential toxicity in canola oil are unfounded.
Read moreLower harvest losses start with a drop pan
To make an improvement on canola harvest losses, it first helps to know the current loss situation. That requires a drop pan. We know canola losses occur out the back of the combine. Are losses high enough to warrant the time spent to reduce them? They certainly will be for some combines and in some conditions.
Read moreModernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement reduces tariffs on canola oil
The canola industry welcomed this week’s announcement of a modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement (CIFTA) that will mean an immediate 40% reduction of tariffs on Canadian canola oil. Prime Minister Stephen Harper made the announcement Tuesday that the negotiations toward the expanded and modernized CIFTA have concluded, expanding market access opportunities for agricultural exports.
Read moreCanola industry launches #CanolaCountry campaign to support trade and market access
Today, the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) launched the #CanolaCountry campaign to showcase the impact of canola across Canada and benefits of international trade. Canadians working in the canola industry, including seed developers, growers, processors, exporters and beyond, are joining in this effort to share the personal and community impact of canola, benefits of increased market access and positive impact that an ambitious Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) would have on Canola Country.
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