Bunge will process InVigor Gold, BASF's canola-quality Brassica juncea hybrid, the two companies announced, a step towards commercial launch in the United States in 2027.

The crop is designed for hotter, drier environments and soils with less organic matter. Its grain meets canola-quality standards, as affirmed by the Federal Grain Inspection Service, and can be delivered on its own or mixed with conventional black-seed canola (Brassica napus) for crushing.

BASF introduced growers to InVigor Gold in 2025 and in June announced the first hybrid, InVigor Gold L322, with initial commercial availability planned for growers in Montana, North Dakota and Washington from 2027.

"InVigor Gold canola is designed to unlock new canola acres in more challenging growing environments, giving farmers another option to consider in their rotations," said Hugo Borsari, vice president of business management for seeds in North America at BASF Agricultural Solutions.

Mark Riou, Bunge's senior director of canola trading for North America, said reliable processing and market access are essential for grower confidence as canola production expands, and that Bunge will start with its Warden, Washington, facility.

For farmers in drier areas, a processor willing to take the new crop settles one of the main questions before planting a new oilseed. The announcement was carried by American Ag Network.

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Source: American Ag Network