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Soy Canada Connects with Indo-Pacific and Asian Customers to Promote Canadian Soy

December 12, 2024 11:10 am Published by Comments Off on 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 10, 2024 9:06 am Published by Comments Off on 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 1:38 pm Published by Comments Off on 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 11:00 am Published by Comments Off on 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…