RE:BC Low Carbon Fuel Market PricingHere is another factoid for you.
Ahem... California does NOT make any winter-spec renewable diesel. Obviously not suitable for cold northen climates.
I think you will find that even the conservative BC government would care about canola farmers up north in BC.
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Where is canola produced in BC? The majority of canola is grown in the BC Peace region around the cities of Dawson Creek and Fort St. John. Northern BC has the perfect climate for growing canola -- with our longer day length and cooler nights, we get increased oil quality and quantity. Most grain farms in the region grow canola as part of their crop rotation - that’s when farmers grow different crops each year to balance soil nutrients and minimize pests.
Why is canola such a popular crop for growers in BC? Canola is a popular crop in the BC Peace region and has many environmental and economic benefits. As most of the canola varieties that we grow are herbicide-tolerant, we have the ability to get improved weed control with less impact on other living things -- so insects that are helpful to the land can thrive. And since herbicide-tolerant crops mean you don’t have to till (turn over) the soil as much, these crops are good for the earth: soil erosion is reduced, carbon is stored, and the soil retains moisture during dry times.
What is canola used for? One of the main uses for Canola is oil. The seeds are up to 44% oil - more than double the oil content of soybeans.
https://www.weheartlocalbc.ca/bcs-golden-crop-how-canola-promotes-sustainable-farming-practices/