A canola field in full bloom beneath a blue sky with a few puffy white clouds.

World oilseed situation remains largely unchanged

A new USDA report contained bad news for Canadian canola, with estimates of high ending stocks and lower exports

The positive news from the recent World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report was that the outlook for the global vegetable oil demand remains strong for the 2025-26 crop year.

Camelina is one of the crops that will receive increased research scrutiny under the Diverse Field Crops Cluster.  |  File photo

Feds fund research into canola alternatives

The Diverse Field Crops Cluster supports research into camelina, flax, carinata, mustard and sunflower production

WINNIPEG — The federal government is investing $8.1 million to develop and improve oilseed crops that are alternatives to canola. In late May, the feds announced funding for the Diverse Field Crops Cluster, which supports research into camelina, flax, carinata, mustard and sunflowers. Related stories: Commodity groups on the Prairies and companies developing those crops […] Read more