A Practical Session on Grain Contracts

• Liquidated damages
• Cancelling contracts
• Verbal agreements
• Act of God

Alan Hampton & Christine McKee join Alberta Canola Board

Clean Fuel Regulations support canola’s sustainable and low carbon advantages

The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is pleased to see the release of the unofficial final Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) and its recognition of canola’s potential to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as a low carbon feedstock for biofuels.

The CFR provides options that would allow Canadian grown crops to be fully accepted as sustainable and compliant with land use and biodiversity criteria. It also recognizes regenerative farm practices such as no-till and minimal till, contributing to canola’s low carbon intensity and feedstock of choice in biofuel production.

“We’re pleased to see the CFR provides options that would minimize regulatory burden and allow canola to be used to reduce GHG emissions through biofuel production,” says Jim Everson, president of the CCC. 

FCC monthly webinar series starts July 12

Join FCC from July 2022 to March 2023 for a series of virtual events focused on different aspects of the farm transition process hosted by FCC Business Advisors and transition experts. 

• July 12 - Is your farm transition-ready? How to plan and prepare
• August 9 - Crunching the numbers: Assessing farm transition financials

Follow the link to see the full series of topics. Register for individual events or the entire series.

Inside the latest issue of Canola Watch...

• Quiz – Photos: Four photos and corresponding questions provide a refresher on cabbage seedpod weevil, grasshoppers, late-stage herbicide applications and early scouting for missing pods
• Insect update: cabbage seedpod weevil
• Prioritize predicting sclerotinia
• Still planning an in-season herbicide?
• How is that crop looking?
• Scouting checklist

Canola: A story of Canadian innovation showcased at the Calgary Stampede

The Alberta Canola Producers Commission is excited to announce the Canola: A Story of Canadian Innovation exhibition on loan from the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum will be on display at this year’s Calgary Stampede.

This interactive exhibition presents the Canadian story of ingenuity behind this healthy and versatile crop now exported to over 50 countries, generating billions for our economy each year. Canola: A Story of Canadian Innovation explores the history and development of canola, its uses in industries from food processing to transportation, and its place on Canadian tables.

If you are coming to Calgary Stampede - stop by the Nutrient Western Event Centre to check out the display!

Alberta Canola is hiring for a Senior Policy Analyst

The Sr. Policy Analyst is a full-time role that is responsible for developing policy and advising governments and stakeholders on matters concerning canola farmers in Alberta. The canola industry is a leader in innovation and Alberta Canola offers meaningful work in a dynamic, fun, and high-functioning team environment that is dedicated to excellence. This position reports directly to the Executive Director.

Closing date is July 8, 2022