Canadian canola approved for US biodiesel use Thursday, September 29, 2011 by BETTER FARMING STAFFRecent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval for Canadian canola exports to the United States for biodiesel production will likely have the greatest impact in Western Canada. James McKinlay, president of the Ontario Canola Growers Association said production from Ontario’s 65,000-acre canola crop goes mainly to the crush market for high-quality oil and for meal used in livestock feed.“I think the majority of the Ontario crop will likely end up in the domestic crush just because of (high) quality and price,” he said, adding that off grade canolas historically are used more in biofuel production. He said Western producers have greater challenges with green seed and the potential for frost damage that downgrades the canola slightly.Ontario canola is grown in cooler regions of the province with half of the production in the New Liskeard area. Up to 19 million acres of canola is grown in the three Prairie provinces. Annual Canadian canola sales total more than $5 billion.The EPA’s approval will ensure that all approved Canadian biofuel and biofuel feed stock, including canola, meets U.S. requirements. In other words, if a commodity meets Canadian approval as a biofuel feedstock, it is automatically approved for use in the U.S. system. BF Board backs Perth County land severance policy Charges dropped against horse owner
CLAAS Expands with New Ontario Dealership Wednesday, October 29, 2025 CLAAS is expanding its reach across Canada with HJV’s new dealership in Winchester, Ontario. The regional dealer, already known for its strong service network, celebrated its grand opening on September 24, 2025, drawing more than 400 local farmers. The new Winchester dealership offers... Read this article online
Updates to Case IH RB566 Round Baler Wednesday, October 29, 2025 The Case IH RB566 round baler has been redesigned with a strong focus on serviceability, dependability, and efficiency, offering farmers a more advanced and reliable baling experience. According to Brian Williams, livestock product specialist with Case IH, the latest improvements... Read this article online
22 young leaders graduate from Rural Ontario Institute’s Change Makers Program Tuesday, October 28, 2025 The Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) has marked a milestone in rural leadership development with the graduation of 22 participants from its Rural Change Makers (RCM) program. The private ceremony, held this October, celebrated a year of learning, collaboration, and community impact. “We are... Read this article online
Demco-Welker Farms Collab Delivers Big Buddy Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Demco recently introduced the Big Buddy grain cart, a product of collaboration with Big Equipment, the makers of Big Bud tractors, Titan Tires, and the well-known Montana-based Welker Farms. The project began when the Welker family decided to rebuild and modify their iconic Big Bud... Read this article online
New MacDon FD2 Plus Draper Header Monday, October 27, 2025 Case IH continues to expand its innovative harvest equipment lineup with the launch of the MacDon FD2 Plus Draper Header, a new series designed to provide farmers with smoother, cleaner, and more efficient harvesting. Available in multiple widths — 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, and even 61... Read this article online