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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, 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
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
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, 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 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…
Join us for Soy Canada’s 9th Annual General Meeting!
Join Canada’s soybean industry and hear how improved market access, market opportunity and research is propelling the industry forward. Come ready for a Q & A with special guest the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and to hear the latest from the Ontario Minister of Agriculture, and the Vice President of the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority. Soy Canada’s 9th Annual General Meeting will…
Soy value chain welcomes CFIA’s guidelines for plant breeding innovation
May 3, 2023, Ottawa, Ontario – Today’s announcement by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency on plant breeding innovation sets the stage for new seed innovation in Canadian soybeans. The guidance on environmental pre-market assessment provides needed clarity and is the second last step for soybeans produced using gene editing to be commercialized and bring benefits to consumers in Canada and…
New Sustainable Canadian Soy program set to drive market opportunities
March 28, 2023 , Ottawa, Ontario – A new national program, Sustainable Canadian Soy, was announced today by Soy Canada. Sustainable Canadian Soy is a voluntary program for Canadian soybean growers, grain handlers and exporters designed to meet the needs of soybean customers, ensure continued access to premium markets and drive new market opportunities. “Customers have been asking for a…
Soy Canada mission connects with over 200 Indopacific customers to promote Canadian soybeans
February 22, 2023, Ottawa, ON – Representatives from Soy Canada recently returned from their first in person mission since 2019. The mission connected the Canadian value chain directly with customers in Japan, Vietnam, and Malaysia to share the latest about Canadian soybeans and hear what’s most valuable to them. “There’s nothing like being face-to -face to share and understand how…