Canola Council announces 2025/26 board members and highlights an industry ‘rooted in resilience’ in 2024 annual report

Mar 07, 2025

At the Canola Council of Canada’s (CCC) annual general meeting held yesterday, president & CEO Chris Davison presented the 2024 annual report: Rooted in Resilience. Davison highlighted how the canola value chain worked together to accomplish and advance a number of efforts amid some challenging circumstances in 2024.

“Building resilience, by bringing the value chain together and leveraging our combined strengths is the priority of the Canola Council,” says Davison. “We have a great foundation on which to build, along with a track record of innovation across the value chain that will continue to unlock opportunities and keep us moving forward.”

The report highlighted several areas of activity in 2024, including:
Collaborating on production challenges
Advancing canola research
Advocating for stable, open trade
Working to address market access for biofuels
Highlighting the need for supply chain reliability
Pursuing policies that keep the sector competitive
Connecting with key markets on canola’s contributions to healthy diets and livestock productivity

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Video: Spider Mite Control with Predatory Mites (Neoseiulus californicus)

The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus is an effective natural enemy of various species of spider mites, including the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae). As a key player in biological pest control, this predator helps growers protect their crops sustainably.

How does Neoseiulus californicus work?

•Specializes in targeting the larval and nymphal stages of spider mites.

•Also consumes spider mite eggs, ensuring population control.

•Detects prey through webbing and leaf damage rather than sight.

•Feeds by sucking out the contents of its prey.

Why use Neoseiulus californicus for spider mite control?

•Highly adaptable to different environments, including warm and dry conditions.

•Works as both a preventive and curative solution for spider mite infestations.

•Complements other predatory mites, such as Phytoseiulus persimilis, for integrated pest management (IPM).

•A natural, sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides.