The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed a massive increase in the U.S. biomass-based diesel mandate, which includes biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. However, under the proposed rules foreign biofuels and feedstocks would only generate 50 per cent of the Renewable Identification Numbers credit value relative to U.S. biofuels and feedstocks. Photo: File

U.S. biofuel rules to throttle canola

Canadian biofuels will not be competitive in the U.S. market if they do not get the same credit and tax value as American biofuels

There are positives and negatives for Canada’s canola industry after a flurry of biofuel policy announcements in the United States.


Two freshly-baked loaves of bread sit on a stainless steel counter in a bakery.

Pulse flour demand makes significant strides

Bakery companies are eager to use pulses because it allows them to use protein/ fibre and sustainability claims on their products

Pulses are making inroads into the US$507 billion global bakery industry, say industry officials.



Pulse sector fights anti-green trend

Pulse sector fights anti-green trend

U.S. president Trump has attacked the sustainability movement, but a major pulse player urges investors to stick with the industry

Pushing pulses as an environmental solution can be risky


AgraCity’s recent announcement of financial problems follows complaints by farmers that they have not received herbicide they had ordered and paid for. Photo: File

AgraCity says it is unable to fill orders

AgraCity has told customers it will be unable to deliver outstanding product in a timely manner this spring due to cash flowproblems

AgraCity has told customers it will be unable to deliver outstanding product in a timely manner this spring due to cash flowproblems

AgraCity says it is unable to fill orders

AgraCity says it is unable to fill orders

AgraCity has told customers it will be unable to deliver outstanding product in a timely manner this spring due to cash flow problems

AgraCity has told customers it will be unable to deliver outstanding product in a timely manner this spring due to cash flowproblems

A lone lentil plant nearing maturity with a dark cloudy sky in the background.

Pulse sector fights anti-green trend

U.S. president Trump has attacked the sustainability movement, but a major pulse player urges investors to stick with the industry

pushing pulses as an environmental solution can be risky


A close-up of a ripe yellow pea crop.

India’s pea extension may offset Chinese tariffs

Canada expected to get much of India’s pea business because Russia’s crop will be diverted to China due to the tariff on Canadian peas

Canada’s pea producers are breathing a sigh of relief after India announced it is extending duty-free access for yellow peas through March 31, 2026.