86 / SEEDWORLD.COM JANUARY 2019 Seed and grain cleanerS for the world Crippen Northland Superior Supply Co. 8-851 Lagimodiere Blvd. Winnipeg, MB Ph: 204-925-6141 www.northlandsuperior.com Air Screen Cleaners Indented Cylinder Length Separator Gravity Separator NATIONAL NMSU REGENTS APPROVE NEW INDUSTRIAL HEMP PRODUCTION REGULATIONS Beginning in 2019, farmers in New Mexico will be allowed to produce industrial hemp. Regulations for growing the crop, approved by the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Board of Regents, are expected to benefit grow- ers and create a new eco- nomic driver for the state. The rule will be administered by the New Mexico Department of Agriculture. Industrial hemp, while related to marijuana, contains less than 0.3 percent of the chemical THC. It is used across the country in fibers and fab- rics and its oils are extracted REGULATORY ROUNDUP Keeping you informed of legislative and regulatory changes at the state, national and international levels — from lawsuits to approvals to other regulatory issues affecting your business. for use in a number of cosmet- ics and other products. “In terms of economic development, it is highly desirable for our state and New Mexico State University to explore opportunities to diversify our economy,” says State Sen. Mary Kay Papen. “It’s another tool that allows New Mexico farmers to diver- sify their crop base and seek new market opportunities. I appreciate NMDA for work- ing closely with stakeholders to develop the regulations to guide this emerging industry.” CIBUS FILES REGISTRATION FOR PROPOSED INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING Cibus Ltd. announced it has publicly filed a registra- tion statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of shares of Cibus common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the offering have not yet been determined. Cibus intends to list its common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market under the trading symbol “CBUS.” INTERNATIONAL HIGH OLEIC CANOLA OIL ELIGIBLE FOR HEART- HEALTHY CLAIM On November 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that oils containing a high level of oleic acid, such as high oleic (HO) canola oil, can now carry a new quali- fied health claim. The claim is based on a review of the scientific evidence on the cardiovascular benefits of the consumption of oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat, instead of saturated fat. The claim states that, “supportive but not conclusive scientific evidence suggests that daily consumption of about 1½ tablespoons (20 grams) of oils containing high levels of oleic acid, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.” To use the claim, it must also be clear that to achieve this benefit, these oils, “should replace fats and oils higher in saturated fat and not increase the total number of calories you eat in a day.” The Canola Council of Canada is a full value chain organization representing canola growers, processors, life science companies and exporters. Keep it Coming 2025 is the strategic plan to ensure the canola industry’s continued growth, demand, stability and success. BLUEPRINT FOR UK PULSES IN A POST-BREXIT WORLD The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has released a “Blueprint for UK Pulses in a post-Brexit world’ to present its proposals for meeting the challenge of future funding for UK agriculture. “More than ever, the UK needs to focus on sustainabil- ity, the environment and public good, and in this context, pulses are under-represented,” said Roger Vickers, Chief Executive of PGRO. “The changes and challenges of Brexit present an opportunity for growers, researchers and traders to realize the full poten- tial of pulses (protein crops/ legumes such as dry peas and beans/vegetable legumes). “Enormous quantities of soya and other oilseeds are consumed in the UK animal feed industry annually and this is the main cause of the annual protein deficit. Increased UK pulse production can signifi- cantly offset this trading and environmental imbalance. “By educating and giving a lead to dietary change to include a greater proportion of vegetable protein in the form of pulses and pulse- derived ingredients, there is a huge opportunity to bring major societal and economic benefits and reduction in health care costs.” SW