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Flax prices muted

By GFM Network News July 15, 2019

MarketsFarm — Flax yields are expected to be average at harvest season, thanks to the combination of more seeded acres and inclement growing conditions. Export numbers have been lower in recent years, due in part to China having opted to import flax from other countries besides Canada. According to an early 2019 report from FarmLead,

Crops, News

Royalty issue discussed at canola, flax AGMs

Manitoba Flax is working on royalty policy for flax with Sask Flax

By Allan Dawson March 1, 2019

The Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) is following cereal royalty discussions closely because of the potential impact on MCGA members. At its annual meeting last year, MCGA members passed a resolution calling on the association to “vigorously oppose” the introduction of end point royalties on canola. An end point or trailing royalty is now being

Crops, Markets

StatsCan canola stocks numbers point to big carryout

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 5, 2019

As two analysts looked at Statistics Canada’s latest report on total stocks of principal field crops, they immediately zeroed in on canola. Statistics Canada’s report, released Tuesday, shows canola stocks as of Dec. 31, 2018 were at 14.553 million tonnes, up 4.9 per cent from year-earlier levels, “The numbers are sort of in line with

Crops, Oilseeds

Seed early and heavily to boost flax

A good start is key to ensuring the crop’s competitiveness

By Julienne Isaacs November 20, 2018

Flax markets are still flat despite demand as a health ingredient in Canada and the U.S., but the crop represents a strong option for western Canadian producers. It’s especially suited to those looking to diversify the rotation, said Dane Froese, Manitoba Agriculture oilseed specialist at this year’s Crop Diagnostic School. “Flax is a non-host for

Though some later seeded flax saw some frost damage, oil content in this year’s flax crop is averaging between 42 and 45 per cent. Photo: File

Crops

Quality-wise Prairie flax crop in good shape

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm November 5, 2018

CNS Canada – As the amount of flax grown in Western Canada remains in a steep decline, this year’s crop was pretty good in terms of quality. “This year there are some visual black seeds in the crops, but it’s not that bad. It’s a pretty small amount, kind of negligible for the buyer,” said

Crops, Markets

StatsCan’s canola forecast deemed supportive

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News August 31, 2018

CNS Canada — A summer of dryness and sizzling heat has apparently taken its toll on canola plants in many areas of Western Canada, according to the latest crop production estimate from Statistics Canada. In a survey compiled in the latter days of July and released Friday, Statistics Canada pegged canola production for 2018-19 at

Crops, Markets

Firm, steady flax prices seen in the cards

By GFM Network News, Terry Fries July 13, 2018

CNS Canada — Farmers with flax in the ground should be pleased come autumn. Statistics Canada revised its seeded acreage estimate downward in late June and that, combined with lower carryout stocks and several other factors, should bring strong prices. “Given the demand in the market from China, the United States and potentially even the

(Video screengrab from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada via YouTube)

Crops

Plant protein supercluster makes cut for federal funding

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News February 15, 2018

At the table with artificial intelligence, big data, advanced manufacturing and ocean-based energy, Prairie pulse, oilseed and cereal crops are in for a share of federal support to spur innovation in Canada. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains on Thursday announced Protein Industries Canada (PIC) as one of five “superclusters” which will receive

Recent research says fish, like these chinook salmon, may be the better source of omega-3 fatty acids.

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Not all omega-3s are created equal

It turns out the source of these healthy fatty acids is important

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff February 12, 2018

Fish or flax? That’s the question researchers from the University of Guelph have been trying to answer when looking at the cancer-prevention qualities of various sources of omega-3 fatty acids. David Ma, a professor in the university’s department of human health and nutritional sciences, says so far fish is coming out on top. His work

Crops

Six tips for better flax agronomy

By Lisa Guenther January 29, 2018

For years, flax has been the ugly stepsister to Cinderella crops such as canola. But with the right agronomy and new varieties, flax might be the belle of the ball. The long-term Canadian average yield for flax is roughly 21 bushels per acre, said Rachel Evans, agronomist for the Flax Council of Canada. Improving flax

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Flax prices muted

Royalty issue discussed at canola, flax AGMs

StatsCan canola stocks numbers point to big carryout

Seed early and heavily to boost flax

Quality-wise Prairie flax crop in good shape

StatsCan’s canola forecast deemed supportive

Firm, steady flax prices seen in the cards

Plant protein supercluster makes cut for federal funding

Not all omega-3s are created equal

Six tips for better flax agronomy

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