Canola oil would be one of the main beneficiaries of proposed changes to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit making their way through U.S. Congress, says an analyst.
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U.S. bill would get canola back into biofuel game
The 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit has been called a disaster for the sector, but proposed legislative changes are seen as welcome
Carney’s mandate letter makes no mention of agriculture or food
Some industry members see opportunity in a drive for economic growth; others wish the government would make specific commitments
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent mandate letter made no mention of agriculture or food, instead focusing on economic issues and Canadian sovereignty. Some in the Canadian agriculture industry see potential for action while others wish for explicit commitments.
Lending for Picture Butte feeder co-op set to resume
Alberta’s largest cattle feeder co-op full steam ahead after lengthy restructuring stemming from loan program scandal
After a lengthy process, Picture Butte Feeder C0-op is now fully operational after the Alberta government had previously suspended its access to the Feeders Association Loan Guarantee program .
Barlow to return as shadow agriculture minister
Jacques Gourde to replace Steinley as associate minister
Foothills MP John Barlow will return to the role of shadow minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food. Lévis—Lotbinière MP Jacques Gourde will take over as associate shadow minister.
Pending Canada Post service disruption
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North Dakota still relies on face-to-face extension
Despite its small size, Burke County, North Dakota, has a full-time agricultural extension agent. Any farmer in the county who needs help with a disease in their spring wheat crop or has a problem with their cattle herd can call Dan Folske and ask for assistance.
Ag extension ‘implicit,’ not ‘explicit’ at U of S
University of Saskatchewan’s agriculture dean says college no longer has an extension unit, but the focus remains important
The University of Saskatchewan is one of the top agricultural universities in Canada. Some of its professors make an effort to share their knowledge and research results with producers, but it’s not a requirement of the job.
U.S. door may open for canola
Crop would be eligible for biofuel tax credit under recent budget proposals in Congress
U.S. President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” could contain some beautiful news for Canada’s canola growers.
Agriculture extension in Canada – fragmented and under-funded
Commodity groups play bigger role, but a need is seen for more direct relationships with producers
Tracy Herbert has a unique job title. She’s the knowledge mobilization and communication director with the Beef Cattle Research Council.
Drake Meats to build new facility
Saskatchewan meat company Drake Meats Processors Inc. will be building a new meat processing facility in Saskatoon that is expected to employ 200 local people once fully operational.
