By BARRY COLEMAN, Northern Canola Growers Association
The USDA, in its March 31 Prospective Plantings Report, indicated North Dakota canola producers intend to plant a record 1.9 million acres of canola in 2023, an increase of six percent, 100,000 acres, over last year’s record. This estimate is in line with estimates from many industry observers. The next acreage report will be released June 30 when the USDA issues its June Acreage Report.
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