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Prairies can expect far better harvest weather this fall

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News 1 day ago

MarketsFarm — Prairie farmers are likely going have good weather over the next few weeks, according to Scott Kehler of Weatherlogics. “We got a pretty significant warm-up across most of the Prairies through to the end of September. It should be fairly warm and not too much in the way of precipitation,” he said. “At […] Read more

Crops, Lentils, Markets

Saskatchewan lentil crop projections raise skepticism

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News 2 days ago

MarketsFarm — There’s a little skepticism towards Statistics Canada’s projections for this fall’s lentil crop in Saskatchewan. The federal agency on Monday pegged the province’s 2020 lentil crop to come in at around 2.61 million tonnes on about 3.73 million acres. That’s almost a 26 per cent jump in production on a 13.2 per cent […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Chinese demand leading factor in bullish soy market

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News 3 days ago

MarketsFarm — China’s demand for U.S. soybeans has been the major factor behind the bullish soy complex at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), according to Terry Reilly of Futures International in Chicago. China has been on something of a buying tear, with sales being announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on a […] Read more

Crops, Lentils, Markets

Pulse weekly outlook: Lentil crop expected to spike in Alberta

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News 4 days ago

MarketsFarm — One bright spot for Alberta agriculture in 2020 has been the province’s lentil crop. The amount of the pulse grown this year skyrocketed by more than 173 per cent than compared to 2019, according to Statistics Canada. The federal agency reported Monday that lentil production in Alberta is set to hit a record […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets, Weather

ICE weekly outlook: Canola shows volatility after long weekend

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News September 9, 2020

MarketsFarm — Although there remains a lot of canola to be combined, one trader believes most harvest pressure on the market has already passed. “The farmers who wanted to sell off of the combine or shortly after, probably have done so already,” said Jerry Klassen, an independent Winnipeg commodities trader. There will still be some […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Gains for CWRS, CPSR as durum drops

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News August 28, 2020

MarketsFarm — Wheat bids in Western Canada were higher for Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheats the week ended Thursday. However, prices for Canada Western Amber Durum (CWAD) dropped. Support came from significant increases in Chicago, Minneapolis and Kansas City wheat futures, but a stronger Canadian dollar held back […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: How long can canola rally last?

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News August 27, 2020

MarketsFarm — Canola on ICE Futures has continued to push higher over the last week largely due to the growing strength in soyoil on the Chicago Board of Trade. “We got soyoil at a seven-month high and that’s certainly a supportive factor in continuing to underpin our market,” said Keith Ferley, a trader with RBC […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Increases for CWRS and CPSR, durum steady

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News August 21, 2020

MarketsFarm — Cash wheat bids in Western Canada continued to build this week, on momentum from the previous week. Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Red Spring (CPRS) wheats saw price increases for the week ended Thursday. Meanwhile, prices for Canada Western Amber Durum (CWAD) held steady. Support came from increases in Chicago, […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Early harvest pressures Alberta prices

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News August 20, 2020

MarketsFarm — Feed prices in Alberta took something of a tumble this week, Allen Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge reported. Feed prices in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, meanwhile, were steady. “Six weeks ago we were seeing harvest, at best, at the end of August. With the heat wave that’s been upon us the last […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans, Weather

CBOT weekly outlook: Rain needed across U.S. Midwest

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News August 20, 2020

MarketsFarm — Dry conditions across the U.S. Midwest were among the factors that could affect commodity prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) if rain doesn’t come soon, according to Scott Capinegro of Barrington Commodities at Barrington, Ill. Dry conditions in the region could lead to price increases for corn and soybeans. “Across northern […] Read more

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Prairies can expect far better harvest weather this fall

Funds’ net long keeps growing in canola

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U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures end up on firm cash trade

Prairies can expect far better harvest weather this fall

Funds’ net long keeps growing in canola

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Prairies can expect far better harvest weather this fall

Saskatchewan lentil crop projections raise skepticism

CBOT weekly outlook: Chinese demand leading factor in bullish soy market

Pulse weekly outlook: Lentil crop expected to spike in Alberta

ICE weekly outlook: Canola shows volatility after long weekend

Prairie cash wheat: Gains for CWRS, CPSR as durum drops

ICE weekly outlook: How long can canola rally last?

Prairie cash wheat: Increases for CWRS and CPSR, durum steady

Feed weekly outlook: Early harvest pressures Alberta prices

CBOT weekly outlook: Rain needed across U.S. Midwest

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