Cavalier County, North Dakota issued BDO Zone 'A' rating for canola seed
Cavalier County, North Dakota issued BDO Zone 'A' rating for canola seed
May 27, 2026 – Cavalier County Job Development Authority, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative announced the issuance of a BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Cavalier County, North Dakota. This represents the first Rating in the state of North Dakota and the first Rating in the United States for canola seed, rated for 565,000 tons per year within a 75-mile radius of Munich, ND.
Cavalier County’s ‘A’ rating denotes high prospective viability of Feedstock Supply and Infrastructure and low expectations of default risk in the Zone. The region is one of the strongest canola-producing areas on the continent, supported by a large and well-established agricultural base. Over 5,000 multi-generational canola farmers operate within the Supply Zone, and many manage more than 1,000 acres. The area benefits from strong transportation options, favorable regulations, robust on-farm storage, a mature market, and an experienced workforce, all of which support the region’s overall readiness and provide a solid foundation for biobased development.
Shannon Duerr, Executive Director of the Cavalier County Job Development Authority, stated, “The A rating confirms what we’ve known for a long time. Our producers have deep knowledge and experience growing canola, and Cavalier County has been a leader in canola production for years.”
Craig Schommer, Mayor of the City of Munich, stated, “As mayor and on behalf of the entire city of Munich and the surrounding area we are very pleased to have been given an A rating for our biomass-based project development potential.”
Lawrence Henry, Langdon City Commissioner and Research Specialist at the Langdon Research Center, stated, “Canola is a major driver in the NE ND farm economy. The climate in NE ND is perfect for canola and is a huge part of the success in canola production.”
Austin Lafrenz, President of the Cavalier County Commission, stated, “The BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating is an exciting opportunity for growth and validates our potential. This region is known for record yields and good quality canola.”
Jordan Solomon, Chairman of the BDO Zone Initiative, stated, “Cavalier County’s ‘A’ rating reflects a solid foundation for canola seed-based development, along with clear pathways for improvement.”
To see the full BDO Zone Rating for Cavalier County, ND, please click here, or visit www.bdozone.org.
Originally published at bdozone.org.