SaskOilseeds and Manitoba Crop Alliance came together to commission these two reports from GlobalData.

July 31, 2025 – Today, the Canola Council of Canada’s (CCC) released a refreshed strategic framework, Canola Forward: A Strategic Framework for 2025 – 2030, which builds on the organization’s strong foundation and sets out a clear and renewed focus designed to help Canada’s canola industry thrive in fast-changing domestic and international environments.

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May 22, 2025 (Saskatoon) -The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has received $11.8 million in funding for two new facilities that will provide critical workspace for crop and soil science research and teaching.

May 14, 2025 (Winnipeg, MB) – Canola farmers are ready to work with Canada’s new Government to advance issues impacting the sector. Yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced Canada’s new Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food as well as appointments to key Ministerial portfolios that directly impact agriculture.

May 13, 2025 (Ottawa, ON) – Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) welcomes the appointment of Canada’s new federal Cabinet and urges immediate action to support grain farmers and protect the viability of the sector. As Parliament prepares to return, swift action is needed to safeguard farmers’ bottom line, sustain Canada’s role as a reliable supplier of grain and grain products, and prevent further strain on the economy.

April 29, 2025 – Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) welcomes Prime Minister Mark Carney and all Members of Parliament elected to Canada’s 45th Parliament and is urging the new government to act swiftly to address the pressing challenges facing Canadian grain farmers.

In December, the canola industry hosted its annual Canola Week conference with agronomists, researchers, and farmers in attendance from across Western Canada who learned insights from Canadian, North American, and global experts.

April 3, 2025 – As part of his announcement regarding tariff implementation in support of the U.S. economy and national security, President Donald Trump indicated that Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) compliant goods, which includes Canadian-produced canola and canola products, will not presently be subject to tariffs.

March 17, 2025 - Time is of the essence, Canadian farmers' livelihood is at stake. SaskOilseeds urges the Canadian government to immediately engage with Chinese officials to resolve impending tariffs ahead of a probable federal election.

In January, the Saskatchewan Crop Commissions hosted the Saskatchewan Crops Forum at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon. The new farmer-focused event featured Commission AGMs, keynote speakers, and a live podcast taping. Farmers from across the province, industry experts, and thought leaders came together to celebrate, discuss, and play a foundational role in setting direction for Saskatchewan’s powerful agriculture sector.

March 10, 2025 (Ottawa, ON) – Canadian grain farmers are facing a trade crisis on two fronts, with escalating tariffs from both the United States and China threatening billions in exports and putting the future of family farms at exceptional risk.

March 8, 2025 - China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has announced the outcome of its anti-discrimination investigation initiated against Canada in September 2024 as a result of the federal government’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum. In response to Canada, China’s State Council Tariff Commission will impose a 100 per cent tariff rate on Canadian canola oil and canola meal along with several other Canadian agricultural commodities as of March 20, 2025.

March 4, 2025 (Ottawa, ON) – Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is sounding the alarm on the United States’ decision to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian grain and grain products, a move that threatens the viability of family-run grain farms and drives up food costs for American consumers.

March 4, 2025 - Today, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that previously announced tariffs of 25 per cent will be applied to imports of a broad range of Canadian goods, including canola seed, oil and meal, effective March 4, 2025. U.S. is Canada’s number one market for canola exports and also a market that is highly integrated with the Canadian canola industry. Canola is the single largest contributor to farm crop cash receipts – grown by nearly 40,000 farmers across the country.

SaskOilseeds is looking for growers and agronomists to get involved in our 2025 On-Farm Research Trials.

February 10, 2025 – The three Prairie, provincial canola grower associations have evaluated and selected 11 canola research projects to receive funding under the Canola Agronomic Research Program (CARP) in 2025.

The U.S. administration’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian grain and grain products, set to take effect tomorrow, will drive up the cost of essential food staples for American families, warns Grain Growers of Canada (GGC).

February 1, 2025 - Today, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that tariffs of 25 per cent will be applied to imports of a broad range of Canadian goods, including canola seed, oil, and meal, effective February 4, 2025. The U.S. is Canada’s number one market for canola exports and also a market that is highly integrated with the Canadian canola industry. Canola is the single largest contributor to farm crop cash receipts – grown by nearly 40,000 farmers across the country.