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U.S. House approves farm bill without tighter food stamps criteria

By Reuters December 12, 2018

Washington | Reuters — The U.S. House of Representatives passed the farm bill on Wednesday, capping months of acrimonious debate to finalize the legislation funding the nation’s US$867 billion food and agriculture programs. The bill, which passed by a vote of 369 to 47, will be submitted to President Donald Trump for his signature into […] Read more

Crops, Lentils, Markets, Peas

Pulse weekly outlook: Market depends on India’s fortunes

By Glen Hallick December 12, 2018

CNS Canada — When it comes to Canadian pulse crops, David Newman of Commodious Trading says producers, speculators and processors are long — and that has been of great concern to him. “You have everybody wanting to sell and you better hope that there’s someone there to take all of it,” he said. The wildcard […] Read more

Canola south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 3, 2017. (Dave Bedard photo)

Crops, Markets

Tighter StatsCan canola crop won’t affect market, analysts say

By Glen Hallick December 6, 2018

CNS Canada — Canada’s canola production has been revised lower in the latest data from Statistics Canada’s Production of Principal Field Crops report, issued Thursday. However, two observers agree the final numbers won’t have much effect on markets. “It’s not a report that’s going to allow canola to trade tremendously strong. It might trade a […] Read more

General, Machinery

Saskatchewan farm truckers exempt on new training rule

By Dave Bedard December 6, 2018

Saskatchewan semi truck drivers driving only for farming operations will get a pass on the province’s planned new mandatory minimum trucker training requirements. The province announced Monday it will require a minimum of 121.5 hours of training before a driver can obtain a Class 1 commercial driver’s licence, starting March 15 next year. A Class […] Read more

Sylvain Charlebois says increases in prices for meat-alternative proteins, such as pulses, should be expected. (Screengrab from John Greig video)

Crops, Markets

Report finds more Canadians turning to plant-based proteins

By Phil Franz-Warkentin December 5, 2018

CNS Canada — Canadians are showing more and more interest in reducing meat consumption while increasing purchases of plant-based proteins, according to data from the latest Food Price Report. The report, prepared by the University of Guelph and Dalhousie University, predicted a 1.5 to 3.5 per cent increase overall in the average Canadian food bill […] Read more

Crops, Pulses

AGT’s privatization to proceed

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News December 4, 2018

CNS Canada — AGT Food and Ingredients has announced a definitive agreement to take the publicly-traded Saskatchewan pulse and durum processing and export firm private. If all conditions are met, the deal is expected to go through in the first quarter of 2019. The buyer group, including AGT CEO Murad Al-Katib, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Weather

December StatsCan report could vary from years past

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm December 4, 2018

CNS Canada — After this fall’s long, drawn-out harvest, some analysts predict Statistics Canada’s final Production of Principal Field Crops numbers could vary from the usual pattern. StatsCan’s report, due out Thursday, is a “very uncertain” report “because that was probably one of the most bizarre falls we’ve ever had on the Prairies,” said Ken […] Read more

An ammonia and nitrogen fertilizer plant in Russia. (Saoirse_2010/iStock/Getty Images)

Crops

Fertilizer prices to rise on global production shifts

By Glen Hallick November 29, 2018

CNS Canada — Canadian fertilizer prices are expected to increase as spring draws nearer, according to industry professionals. “The further you buy out from spring, the prices tend to be a little bit lower. In making your commitments early, prices tend to edge up as you get closer to spring,” said Don Kitson of International […] Read more

Crops, Machinery, Reuters

Alberta to buy rail cars for oil

By David Ljunggren November 28, 2018

Ottawa | Reuters — The Alberta government is in talks to buy rail cars to transport 120,000 barrels per day of crude oil and expects a deal to conclude within weeks, Premier Rachel Notley said Wednesday, as the province takes actions to move oil stuck in the region because of a lack of pipeline capacity. […] Read more

A rail car from SGCC’s fleet. (Dave Bedard photo)

Crops, Machinery

No big problems seen in grain transportation so far

By Glen Hallick November 27, 2018

CNS Canada — It’s so far, so good with grain shipments to the three major Canadian ports according, to a spokesperson with Quorum Corporation, which compiles weekly performance updates on Canada’s grain handling sector. The spokesperson said there not have been any big problems recently, only a few sporadic instances in rail shipments. There has […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

Food and beverage makers’ sales predicted to slide on trade tensions: FCC

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

Food and beverage makers’ sales predicted to slide on trade tensions: FCC

Pulses

U.S. House approves farm bill without tighter food stamps criteria

Pulse weekly outlook: Market depends on India’s fortunes

Tighter StatsCan canola crop won’t affect market, analysts say

Saskatchewan farm truckers exempt on new training rule

Report finds more Canadians turning to plant-based proteins

AGT’s privatization to proceed

December StatsCan report could vary from years past

Fertilizer prices to rise on global production shifts

Alberta to buy rail cars for oil

No big problems seen in grain transportation so far

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

Blogs

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