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Soy Canada celebrates 10 years at Annual General Meeting and confirms leadership

June 24, 2024 9:52 am Published by Comments Off on 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!

May 28, 2024 9:32 am Published by Comments Off on 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 15, 2024 9:18 am Published by Comments Off on 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 31, 2024 9:00 am Published by Comments Off on 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 10:46 am Published by Comments Off on 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…


Summit reflects growth and potential for enhanced value of northern soybeans

December 21, 2023 11:55 am Published by Comments Off on Summit reflects growth and potential for enhanced value of northern soybeans

December 21, 2023, Ottawa, Ontario – The untapped potential of northern soybeans in Canada was on the table for discussion at yesterday’s second Northern Soybean Summit. Hosted by Soy Canada, this virtual event brought together representatives across the soybean value chain to share the latest insights on soybeans from the northern Canadian growing regions of Manitoba, northern Ontario, northern Quebec…


Join us at our Northern Soybean Summit

December 14, 2023 11:43 am Published by Comments Off on Join us at our Northern Soybean Summit

Please join us at the upcoming virtual Northern Soybean Summit hosted by Soy Canada. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry peers and explore the latest insights on market dynamics, demands, and opportunities with northern soybeans. Event details: Northern Soybean Summit Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1 pm – 3:30pm CST Why you should attend: Gain insights into…


Join us at the 2024 National Soy Research Conference

December 11, 2023 11:01 am Published by Comments Off on Join us at the 2024 National Soy Research Conference

Register today! If you’re involved in researching, breeding, commercializing, or funding work on soybeans in Canada you won’t want to miss the 2024 National Soy Research Conference. Join your colleagues at this unique event bringing together leading experts from across the Canadian private, public and grower soybean community to hear the latest on the big issues affecting soybeans. We’ll be…


Grain value chain letter on Seaway Strike

October 27, 2023 2:34 pm Published by Comments Off on 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…


Soy Canada shares progress at Annual General Meeting and confirms leadership

June 20, 2023 10:22 am Published by Comments Off on Soy Canada shares progress at Annual General Meeting and confirms leadership

June 19, 2023, Ottawa, Ontario – The Soy Canada board of directors has confirmed that Jason McNaughton will continue as chairperson following its ninth Annual General Meeting that was held in Deerhurst, Ontario and online last week. The meeting included the publication of the 2022-23 Annual Report that outlines how improved market access, a record setting Indo-Pacific mission and a…