By BARRY COLEMAN, Northern Canola Growers Association
The USDA reported in its June 30 Acreage Report that U.S. canola acres will be a record this year, reaching nearly 3 million acres. Acreage in North Dakota, the largest canola-producing state, came in at a record 2.35 million acres, up 30 percent from last year and surpassing the previous record in 2024. Canola acreage in Washington is also expected to reach a record.
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