Oilseed crush in Canada this year is forecast to dip 4% to 10.5 million metric tons (MMT) from 11 MMT in 2016/17 due to low carry-in stocks and only a modest rise in overall oilseeds production available for crushing, said the USDA.
Updated nutrient profiles and feed usage options are among the revamped sections of a new canola meal guide, say members of the Canola Council of Canada.
A new multi-enzyme treatment may unlock more nutrition from the fibrous component of canola meal, researchers say, while other possibilities are being explored to minimize the fiber content.
Cargill is starting production at a new canola-crush facility based in Canada to help it boost its production of canola products, including canola meal for use in feed, and further develop the market in the US, Asia and other countries.
The Canadian canola industry is hoping that new research will alter the “outdated perception” that weaned pigs won’t do as well on a canola diet, encouraging feed producers to increase levels of canola meal.
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