Fewer Manitoba farmers grow flax than they used to, but work on new varieties may increase the oilseed’s appeal in Western ...

Two farmers are regrowing the Irish linen industry while restoring wildlife, reconnecting communities, and regenerating food ...

The Carter's small-flowered flax was discovered in the early 20th century in the Miami area, with a small range right at the very tip of Florida, where it grows in pine rockland habitat. This delicate ...

Flaxseeds are small gold or brown seeds that come from flax plants. These tiny seeds can be purchased at most grocery stores and are packed with health benefits. Here are five reasons why you ...

Fitzpatrick, director of health and nutrition with the Flax Council of Canada. In animal studies, the plant omega-3 fatty acid found in flaxseed, called ALA, inhibited tumor incidence and growth.

Production of both conventional and organic flax is difficult because, of all major field crops grown in western Canada, flax is the least competitive with weeds. This lack of weed competition makes ...