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U.S. grains: Corn firms on short-covering

By Julie Ingwersen April 10, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures climbed about two per cent on Monday on short-covering ahead of the Midwest planting season and chart-based buying, analysts said. Wheat futures were also higher on short-covering while soybeans closed almost flat, retreating from early advances. Chicago Board of Trade May corn settled up 7-1/2 cents at $3.67 […] Read more

Crops, Markets

FCC sees increase in Canadian farmland values slowing

By Allan Dawson April 10, 2017

Farmland values in Canada, on average, appreciated in 2016 — and while it was less of an increase than the year before, the gain easily beat a bank GIC. Land prices here in Manitoba, which have been rising steadily since 1992, on average gained 12 per cent in both 2015 and 2014. But after four […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Peas

Peas hold range ahead of upcoming production

By Jade Markus April 7, 2017

CNS Canada — A policy extension from major pulse buyer India has brought short-term support to Canada’s dry pea market, but values are hanging in a range, price- and demand-wise. India in late March extended its fumigation policy requirement for three months, allowing the market some breathing room, though officials still hope to come to […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn sags, soy posts longest weekly skid in 30 months

By Julie Ingwersen April 7, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures drifted to a one-week low on Friday as traders adjusted positions ahead of a monthly U.S. government report that analysts expect to show rising grain inventories and big South American crops. Soybeans closed narrowly mixed but the most-active contract posted a fifth weekly decline, its longest losing streak […] Read more

Palmer amaranth. (United Soybean Board photo)

Corn, Crops, Pasture, Reuters

Minnesota finds source of Palmer amaranth on CRP land

By Renita D. Young, Tom Polansek April 6, 2017

Reuters — An invasive weed likely entered Minnesota through seed planted on land in a U.S. conservation program, state agriculture officials said on Thursday, bringing to a close an official probe of a growing threat to agricultural production. Infestations of the weed, Palmer amaranth, have affected other states in the U.S. Midwest through seed planted […] Read more

(Stephen Ausmus photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat falls in thin trade

By Julie Ingwersen April 6, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures fell on Thursday on technical selling, hitting their lowest level since last week on a lack of supportive news and plentiful global inventories, analysts said. Corn and soybeans also sagged. Chicago Board of Trade May wheat settled down 6-1/2 cents at $4.23-1/4 per bushel (all figures US$). CBOT […] Read more

Soft white spring wheat. (StonehengeOrganics.com)

Crops, Spring Wheat

Refuge sought for West’s midge-tolerant SWS wheats

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff April 6, 2017

Refuge seed and other stewardship measures will be needed for the “majority” of soft white spring (SWS) wheat varieties grown on the Prairies, to protect the midge-tolerant trait many of them have now been found to have. That’s the assessment of seed marketing agency SeCan, which sells at least three SWS varieties now found to […] Read more

Crops, Machinery

Grain equipment firm AGI buys into dryer market

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff April 5, 2017

The Winnipeg parent firm for grain bin, auger and conveyor brands such as Westeel, Twister, Westfield, Wheatheart and Batco has bought its way into the grain dryer and stationary grain handling businesses. Ag Growth International (AGI) announced Tuesday it has bought up all shares in a Nebraska-based competitor, Global Industries, for US$100 million — a […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans rebound on Argentina rains

By Julie Ingwersen April 5, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybeans rebounded on Wednesday from multi-month lows sparked a day earlier by fears of harvest delays in Argentina, while China’s return to the market after a holiday helped boost prices, analysts said. Corn and wheat followed the strength in soybeans, but rising stockpiles of corn-based ethanol pressured corn futures at […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Steady canola awaits acreage data

By Phil Franz-Warkentin April 5, 2017

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts fell to their lowest levels in six months during the week ended Wednesday, but uncovered support to the downside and may be entering a period of consolidation. “On canola, we’re seeing a stabilization period after a sharp downward move,” said Jerry Klassen, manager of Canadian operations with […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Corn firms on short-covering

FCC sees increase in Canadian farmland values slowing

Peas hold range ahead of upcoming production

U.S. grains: Corn sags, soy posts longest weekly skid in 30 months

Minnesota finds source of Palmer amaranth on CRP land

U.S. grains: Wheat falls in thin trade

Refuge sought for West’s midge-tolerant SWS wheats

Grain equipment firm AGI buys into dryer market

U.S. grains: Soybeans rebound on Argentina rains

ICE weekly outlook: Steady canola awaits acreage data

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