GMO mustard plant pits canola innovation against Canada's condiment exports.
Mustard
The Canadian GMO mustard wars: Dijon vs canola
Mustard prices holding steady
Mustard markets in Western Canada are showing little movement this winter, said Norm Hall, board chair of the Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission.
Mustard industry works to stop InVigorGold
Growers and processors say the threat of GMO contamination from BASF’s proposed canola hybrid variety is real
The spectre of InVigor Gold loomed large over mustard industry meetings in Saskatoon this month as farmers and processors addressed the threat of the new canola hybrid.
How Canada’s farmers are producing record crops despite droughts and floods
Western Canadian farmers are using minimum and zero-till farming, tile drainage, slow-release fertilizer, and better crop breeding to produce record crops despite drought conditions.
Mustard processor expands in southern Alberta
G.S. Dunn's $30 million investment in a southern Alberta mustard-milling facility leads to 70 per cent increase in processing capacity
A $30 million expansion for a southern Alberta mustard facility adds significant milling capacity, improving Prairie mustard growers’ proximity to demand for the raw product.
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest advances despite rains
Saskatchewan’s harvest advanced to 68 per cent as of Sept. 22, 2025 despite rains and high humidity across the province.
Protect wheat, barley and oats from allergen contamination
Keep It Clean campaign urges farmers to prevent allergen mix-ups
Mixing allergenic crops into cereals can harm trade and consumer safety. Keep it Clean outlines practices to reduce risks on the farm.
Alberta Crop Report: Clear weather aids harvest
Clear skies allowed Alberta producers to advance their harvesting operations during the week ended Aug. 26, 2025.
Canadian farmers planted fewer canola acres than expected, StatCan projects
StatCan revises 2024/25 canola output
In something of a surprise, Statistics Canada lowered its projection for planted canola acres in 2025/26, with other oilseeds reaping some of the benefits. As well, StatCan adjusted its numbers for Canadian wheat.
Mustard marches on despite fewer acres
Saskatchewan acres to decline by nearly half
Mustard acres in Saskatchewan are projected to fall by nearly half compared to last year, according to Statistics Canada. But growers still want the seed to be a part of their crop rotations.