Driven by its versatile applications in food production, biofuels and industrial uses, the canola market is expected to continue its rapid growth in both the short and long term. Canola …
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Upcoming Vote on Proposed Montana Canola Checkoff Program
by Andy SchwabIn cooperation with a producer-driven advisory committee, the Montana Department of Agriculture will soon deliver paper ballots to known Montana canola growers to voice their opinion on the establishment of …
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Montana Canola Growers to Vote on Proposed Checkoff for Research and Promotion
by Colter BrownMontana’s canola producers will soon have the opportunity to shape the future of their industry through a proposed statewide checkoff program aimed at boosting research, marketing, and education. The initiative—led …
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A trade disagreement is brewing between Canada and China which has put downward pressure on Canola prices. Reuters reports that china plans to start an anti-dumping investigation into canola imports …
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Oilseed Growers Petition MDA for Creation of Advisory Committee
by Colter BrownThe Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA), having received a proper petition from oilseed growers, will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. MT, to gauge …
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Great Falls, MT – Montana Specialty Mills has announced plans to expand operations at their manufacturing facility in the Great Falls Agri-Tech Park. Montana Specialty Mills processes agricultural commodities including …
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MSU Researcher Investigates Effects of Planting Winter Canola in Montana
by Colter BrownBOZEMAN — A Montana State University researcher is looking into the benefits of planting an uncommon variety of a common crop, winter canola. While spring canola is one of the …
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Biofuel Designation for Canola Presents Opportunity for Farmers
by Colter BrownThe Environmental Protection Agency announced its regulatory agenda for this year, which includes designating renewable diesel fuels derived from canola oil as “advanced biofuels” under the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS). …
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Montana Oilseed Growers to Vote on Checkoff for Research and Market Development
Montana oilseed growers will soon receive a ballot in the mail proposing a 1% checkoff for canola, flaxseed, mustard, safflower, soybeans, and sunflower crops. If passed, the Montana Oilseed Advisory …
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Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) has received a verified petition from 25 Montana oilseed growers to create an advisory committee. MDA will hold a listening session …