CCGA's submission on proposed regulations amending Canada's pesticide data protection system to encourage innovation and timely grower access to generic pesticides.

Changes to cash advance program allow producers with unharvested grain to apply for a pre-harvest cash advance up to and including January 29, 2010.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has advised the grain trade that it received a notice from China that effective November 15, 2009 a phytosanitary certificate is required for canola shipments to China certifying that the shipments are free from blackleg.

While selling canola off the combine can be an option, you might be looking for other ways to generate cash flow that provide the flexibility to sell your canola when market conditions are favourable to you. That's where the Advance Payment Program offered through the Canadian Canola Growers Association can play a role. Producers are eligible for a cash advance of up to $400,000 - $100,000 interest-free and the remaining $300,000 at competitive interest rates.

To apply:

- Use the convenient on-line application at www.ccga.ca,

- Call the CCGA at 1-866-745-2256, or

- Fill out an application at your local elevator.

If you already have a pre-harvest cash advance from the CCGA, you may be eligible for an additional advance on your stored oilseeds and non-Board grains and by completing Part 3 of your application, you also have the option of extending your repayment deadline.

The Canadian Canola Growers Association applauds the Government of Manitoba for its decision to mandate the blending of 2% biodiesel in the provincial diesel supply beginning November 1, 2009.

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Canada's canola farmers are encouraged that the Government of Canada has resolved a six year trade dispute preventing genetically modified canola seed from entering the EU.

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For the new 2009 application year we will be introducing a new online application system to provide you with easier access to the Cash Advance Program administered by the Canadian Canola Growers.

Online Application Features

• Enter your information for your next cash advance application right into our Online Application system.
• Print your forms, pre-filled with your information, only requiring your signature to complete.
• Monitor the status of your new application.
• Update your commodity information for the Seeded and Stored phases of the application.
• Apply at any time. Pre-seeded, Seeded and Stored applications will be accepted online.
• Fill in your application over multiple sessions.