Other facts

• Today about 75% of the Canola crops planted in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan are GM (genetically modified food) herbicide-tolerant varieties.

• In 2004, North Dakota produced 91% of the Canola in the United States.

• Compared with sunflower, corn, peanut, and many other oils, Canola has one of the lowest ratios of saturated to unsaturated fat, which has known health benefits.

• The rapeseed blossom is a major source of nectar for honeybees.

• Canola oil is a promising source for manufacturing biodiesel, a renewable alternative to fossil fuels.