SaskCanola is committed to improving Saskatchewan agriculture by directly investing in initiatives that strengthen the grower community. Two scholarship programs […]

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.

Advocacy Update + Recent Events

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.

Advocacy Update + Upcoming Events

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.