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Cargill passes halfway mark on Regina canola crush plant construction

Real Agriculture

Cargill says it has passed the halfway mark on construction of its new canola processing facility located in the Global Transportation Hub west of Regina, Saskatchewan. The facility, which is designed to process one million tonnes of canola per year, is now expected to open in 2025. Read More

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U.S. demand for canola oil rising, with construction underway on new crush facilities

Real Agriculture

The race is on among canola processing companies to supply growing demand in the U.S. Construction is underway on three of five planned canola crush projects in Saskatchewan, notes Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association (COPA), in the interview below.

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Coalition Letter regarding hearing on “Improving the Federal Environmental Review and Permitting Processes”

NASDA

Letter Dear Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Whitehouse: The Waters Advocacy Coalition (WAC) applauds your leadership in holding todays hearing on Improving the Federal Environmental Review and Permitting Processes. For many of our members, CWA permitting can be a major hurdle in moving essential projects forward efficiently.

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Louis Dreyfus to build pea protein plant at Yorkton, Sask.

Real Agriculture

Construction on the pea protein facility is slated to begin this year and wrap up by the end of 2025. The company has not provided any details on cost or processing volume, but. Louis Dreyfus Company has announced plans to build a pea protein isolate production facility at the company’s existing location at Yorkton, Saskatchewan.

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Industry-influenced study of the week: Ultra-processed foods are good for you!

Food Politics

I am devoting this week to the pushback against advice to reduce consumption of ultra-processed foods. The study highlights the versatility of using DGA recommendations in constructing healthy menus. The Study: Dietary Guidelines Meet NOVA: Developing a Menu for A Healthy Dietary Pattern Using Ultra-Processed Foods.

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Agricultural Project Gender Analysis in Project Design

Agric4profits

During program and project design, gender analysis is the process of assessing the impact that a development activity may have on females and males, as well as on gender relations (the economic and social relationships between males and females, which are constructed and reinforced by social institutions).

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Constructed Wetlands as a Sustainable Water Treatment Alternative

Cropaia

Constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment represent a seamless integration of engineering innovation with ecological principles. The intricacies of designing, implementing, and managing constructed wetlands demand a technical understanding to optimize their performance and sustainability.