Sidebar: Some quick fatty acids facts Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Fatty acids range in length from two to 22 carbon chains. Some fatty acids are saturated, which means that they lack double bonds in their carbon chain, while others are unsaturated, meaning that they have anywhere from one to six double bonds in their carbon chain. The final carbon atom at one particular end of the carbon chain is called the "omega" carbon. Polyunsaturated fatty acids have more than one double bond and are classified according to the location and number of double bonds in their chemical structure. Omega-3 fatty acids have their first double bond at the third carbon atom, while omega-6 fatty acids have theirs at the sixth carbon atom in the chain. The omega-3 fatty acids are linolenic, eicosapentaenoic (EPA), and docosahexaenoic (DHA). Flax is the most abundant source of linolenic acid, with canola oil coming in second, while insignificant levels are found in other sources of fats and oils. Fish oils are the only sources of the other two omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA). Canada has been the world's leader in the production and export of flax since 1994. According to Statistics Canada, Canadian flax production reached 1.035 million tonnes in 2005-2006. As one of the five major Canadian crops (including wheat, barley, oats and canola), flax is exported mainly to Europe (60 per cent), the United States (30 per cent), Japan (four per cent) and South Korea. BP Herd Health: New, advanced tools for diagnosing erysipelas Nutrition: Flax oil can help improve fatty acid profile for sows and litters
Ag in the House: Oct. 6 – 10 Tuesday, October 14, 2025 The Liberal government held its position on supply management when the Bloc Quebecois pressed MPs on the topic during question period last week. On Oct. 7, Yves Perron, the Bloc’s agriculture critic, reminded the House about Bill C-202 and how it protects supply management. He asked... Read this article online
Horror movies filmed in rural Ontario Tuesday, October 14, 2025 As picturesque as rural Ontario and its farm settings can be, the landscape can also create the perfect backdrop to send chills down a spine. With that at top of mind and in celebration of all things spooky and horror in October, here are some horror movies filmed around rural... Read this article online
Winter Rules For Spreading Manure in Alberta Monday, October 13, 2025 As winter approaches, Alberta farmers are reminded to review the rules for spreading manure on frozen or snow-covered ground. Under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA), farms with nine months or more of manure storage are not permitted to spread manure during the winter unless... Read this article online
AITC SK launches third Acres for Education campaign Monday, October 13, 2025 Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) is encouraging farmers, ranchers, and agri-businesses across the province to participate in the third annual Acres for Education fundraising campaign. This initiative helps bring agriculture to life for thousands of students by connecting... Read this article online
Alberta Harvest Surges Ahead with Warm Dry Weather Monday, October 13, 2025 According to the AFSC and Alberta Government Crop Reporting Survey, Alberta’s 2025 harvest has made strong progress under warm and dry conditions. As of September 23, 77 percent of major crops were harvested — an 18 percent increase over the previous week. The pace is well ahead of the... Read this article online