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China’s requirements leave Canadian flax piling up

By GFM Network News July 5, 2017

CNS Canada –– Stalled demand from a key international buyer has caused a buildup of flax inventories in Canada, with more crops on the way. Demand on the ingredient side of the flax market has been steady, said Mike Popowich of processing firm TA Foods at Yorkton, Sask. “But we’ve experienced a bit of a […] Read more

Crops

Flax Council cautions on seed integrity

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News May 12, 2017

With the latest official acreage estimates showing a jump in flax acres across much of Western Canada, the Flax Council of Canada is urging caution. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s latest Seeded Acreage Report is expecting 1.1 million acres to go into the ground this year, putting pressure on seed supplies, and putting the integrity of […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Higher prices could give flax acres a chance

By GFM Network News March 21, 2017

CNS Canada — Strong demand for Canadian flax, combined with small production, has driven prices up, which could tempt producers making seeding choices this spring. Last year, the amount of flax seeded in Canada was down about a third from the previous growing season. As a result, stocks are short, despite large carryover. Demand, however, […] Read more

Columns

Control blood pressure with flax

Reporter's Notebook: New research shows that eating ground flaxseed can lower your blood pressure

By Lisa Guenther March 10, 2017

One of the interesting side effects of covering agriculture is that influences my eating habits. I get to hear about the research into food uses and health claims of the crops grown in Western Canada. I eat pulses for the fibre and protein. I use canola oil several times a week. I’m not shy about […] Read more

Farmers selling golden flax, organic or conventional, are seeing a premium of $3 to $5 per bushel over brown flax.

Crops

Higher premiums from golden flax

There can be higher prices  for golden flax, if growers  can find the seed

By Jason Heit February 23, 2017

“It’s like being a Klondike gold miner looking back in the hopper and seeing all that gold,” says Robert MacGregor, organic farmer and pedigreed seed grower. MacGregor is talking about harvesting golden flax. But just like gold prospecting getting your hand on some “colour” is not for the faint of heart. Something MacGregor knows well. […] Read more

By weight, flax fibres are stronger than steel.

Crops, Features

The future of managing flax fibre

A non-GMO flax variety with reduced stem fibre content is coming down the pipeline

By Jason Heit December 12, 2016

Dealing with flax straw residue has long been a source of headaches for many Prairie flax producers. “While many producers continue to burn it — costing them valuable organic matter, money, and time — producers would prefer to see their flax straw left on the field,” says Wayne Thompson, executive director of the Saskatchewan Flax […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Prairies tell a tale of two flax crops

By GFM Network News October 20, 2016

CNS Canada — A large portion of Canada’s flaxseed crop is still in the field, leaving questions over the size and quality of what will eventually be harvested. About a third of the flaxseed crop is still left in the field in Saskatchewan, by the estimate of Tom Leier, senior grain buyer with Scoular Special […] Read more

Waxes and sugars make flax difficult to treat.

Crops, Features

Getting covered: Treating flax seed

Flax has a reputation for being tough to treat. The benefits can make it worth the effort

By Grainews Staff September 2, 2016

BASF’s Insure Pulse cleared registration in the spring of 2016, making it the second flax seed treatment on the Canadian market. Vitaflo, the other seed treatment option for flax, has been on the market since the ’70s, says a company representative. But what benefits can flax growers expect, and how can they ensure they get […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Weather

Flax growers scout soggy fields as prices edge upward

By GFM Network News July 11, 2016

CNS Canada — Producers are assessing the effects of weekend rains that soaked flax crops in Western Canada, while prices have ticked up slightly as data reflects shrinking acres. Flax fields in western Manitoba saw thunderstorms and powerful winds, which knocked out power in some areas of the province during the weekend. Parts of southeastern […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Flax industry fighting to regain lost acres

By GFM Network News May 13, 2016

CNS Canada — After losing ground to pulses this year, a flax industry group is working on ways to be competitive going forward. “It’s the year of the pulses, and certainly growers are taking advantage of good prices for pulses,” said Don Kerr, president at the Flax Council of Canada, referring to the United Nations […] Read more

GFM Network News

Canadian trade data delayed by U.S. government shutdown

Sigurdson applauds Alberta farmers

U.S. grains: Soy, corn dip on farmer selling; U.S.-China trade talks in focus

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