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Soy Canada Connects with Indo-Pacific and Asian Customers to Promote Canadian Soy
December 12, 2024, Ottawa, ON – The second annual Canadian Soybean Harvest Update attracted more than 100 virtual attendees from Asia and the Indo-Pacific on December 10, 2024. Hosted by Soy Canada, the live streamed event brought together participants from Canada, China, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam. “Demand for Canadian soybeans is strong in Asian and…
Canadian Soybean Yields Hit Historic Highs
December 9, 2024, Ottawa, ON – Canadian soybean farmers grew a record-breaking crop in 2024, with record yields across the country. Nationally, yields grew a remarkable seven per cent over 2023 with Western Canada leading the way. “It’s fantastic to see our yields smash records across the country,” says Soy Canada executive director Brian Innes. “The results we’re seeing are encouraging for everyone across…
Prospect of deal with Indonesia promising for Canadian soy
November 18, 2024, Ottawa, ON – Friday’s announcement by Prime Minster Justin Trudeau and his Indonesia counterpart President Prabowo Subianto on the substantive conclusion of negotiations for a free trade agreement is very promising for Canada’s soybean industry. Improved access to this significant and growing market could enable more trade with lower risk for farmers and the soybean value chain…
Soy Canada partners with Canadian Grain Commission on Soy Quality Program
October 23, 2024, Ottawa, ON – Beginning this fall, the Canadian Soy Quality Program, a comprehensive food-grade soybean testing and analysis program that is used by customers of Canadian soybeans all over the world, will now be delivered by the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). Coordinated by Soy Canada, the program provides independent, third-party data on the quality of Canadian food-grade…
Soy Canada celebrates 10 years at Annual General Meeting and confirms leadership
June 22, 2024, Dauphin, Manitoba – Soy Canada has confirmed that Jason McNaughton will continue as chairperson following its tenth Annual General Meeting that was held on Sirski Farms in Dauphin, Manitoba and online last week. The meeting provided an opportunity to review progress made in the past year on the industry’s goals, as well as a window into what’s…
Connect and celebrate with us!
We are excited to invite you to attend a joint celebration of Soy Canada’s 10th anniversary and the 40th anniversary of the founding of Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers on June 19th in Dauphin, Manitoba. The day will start with Soy Canada’s Annual General Meeting including a keynote address from a special guest, followed by a charity golf tournament in…
Indo-Pacific mission connects Canadian value chain with customers
February 14, 2024, Ottawa, Ontario – In the competitive Indo-Pacific market, demand for quality Canadian soybeans is strong. That was the message shared by current and potential customers when the value chain delegation led by Soy Canada visited the region in early February as part of an outgoing mission. “We heard loud and clear that the quality of Canadian soybeans…
Joint release for Ontario grain stakeholders: No trade concerns with new soy and corn protection products available in 2024
January 30, 2024, Ottawa ON – Following a rigorous review of export market requirements and residue potential when used according to the label, the joint Market Access Committee for corn and soybeans has concluded that the risk of any crop protection product residue-related trade disruption is acceptable for one new corn product and two new soybean products available in 2024.…
Soy Canada disappointed by closure of AAFC’s soy quality program
January 23, 2024, Harrow, ON – A delegation of Soy Canada members met at the Harrow Research and Development Centre of Agriculture and Agri-food Canada (AAFC), amidst news that the world-famous soy quality program housed at the centre is set to close. The soy quality program has helped create Canada’s reputation for top quality food-grade soybeans and helped farmers have…
Grain value chain letter on Seaway Strike
October 27, 2023, Ottawa, ON The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Seniors The Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Transport The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Sent by email Re: Urgency to resolve the dispute between St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation and…