Glacier FarmMedia – Bob Larocque had one takeaway from his presentation at Canola Week 2023. “Remember carbon intensity because that’s the game changer,” said the president of the Canadian Fuels Association. That factor will help determine the value of canola when large volumes of the crop are being consumed by the renewable diesel sector. His
Carbon intensity is ‘game changer’
To stay competitive, canola will have to improve its score
Camelina boosters see bright future ahead
Largest firm in sector sees potential for quick acreage growth over next decade
Glacier FarmMedia – Camelina is poised for takeoff as the renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industries ramp up, says a promoter of the crop. Mike Karst, senior vice-president of Global Clean Energy and president of its subsidiary, Sustainable Oils, has been promoting the oilseed since 2007. There have been many momentum ebbs and flows
Brazil muscles into wheat market
The agricultural superpower will be a fierce competitor, but is mainly striving for self-sufficiency
Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian wheat exporters are facing a new competitor in their second biggest market. “The rapid emergence of Brazil as an exporter in Indonesia and other foreign markets has been remarkable,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in its recent Grain: World Markets and Trade report. Indonesia bought 2.14 million tonnes of bulk
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