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ICE weekly outlook: Canola runs into headwind

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 15, 2017

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts are running into major upside resistance from a chart standpoint, with a turn lower more likely than additional gains in the near term. “The demand component for canola remains quite strong, although domestic crush margins have diminished,” said Mike Jubinville of ProFarmer Canada. Soyoil futures at the […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Argentine flood fears underpin corn, soy

By Dave Sims February 15, 2017

CNS Canada — Weather concerns in South America continue to dominate the attention of many traders, despite the fact growing conditions for corn and soybeans have generally been favourable in Brazil over the past week. “It’s been good in Brazil but Argentina has had issues with flooding,” said Ted Seifried of Zaner Group in Chicago. […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy futures rally, corn hits 7-1/2 month peak

By Mark Weinraub February 15, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade soybean, corn and wheat futures firmed on Wednesday, recovering from weakness in the overnight trading session on a round of technical buying, traders said. Corn futures staked out a fresh top, peaking at its highest since June 30 while wheat was trending near the 7-1/2 month high […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Reuters

Italy’s pasta labeling plan raises Canadian concerns

By Isla Binnie, Rod Nickel February 15, 2017

Winnipeg/Rome | Reuters — Canada has raised concerns with Rome about Italy’s plan to require country-of-origin labels on pasta sold there, Canada’s agriculture minister said on Wednesday about a move that is alarming Canadian wheat exporters just as a free trade deal gained European approval. Rome sent a draft decree to the European Commission in […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Soybeans

Syngenta to shed southwestern Ontario seed storehouse

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff February 15, 2017

Crop chemical and seed firm Syngenta Canada plans to shut and sell its seed distribution site in southwestern Ontario by the end of May. The company announced Wednesday it would shut its operations at Cottam, about 30 km southeast of Windsor, “not later than May 31.” The Cottam site, formerly a seed processing plant, was […] Read more

Syngenta’s headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo courtesy Syngenta)

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Canada’s competition watchdog clears Syngenta takeover

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff February 14, 2017

Canada’s farmers aren’t likely to see less competition for their crop chemical dollars if the owner of Adama Canada buys Syngenta, the Canadian antitrust watchdog has ruled. The Competition Bureau on Tuesday issued a “no action” letter for the takeover of Syngenta by China National Chemical Corp. (ChemChina), saying the deal is “unlikely to result […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets, Weather

‘Mini-harvest’ likely to weigh on feed grains

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 14, 2017

CNS Canada –– Seasonal lows in the Western Canadian feed grain market may stick around longer than normal this year, as the industry awaits the abnormal spring harvest of those fields left to overwinter this year. “The seasonals are fairly consistent,” said Jim Beusekom of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge, adding “we usually see the […] Read more

A gaucho drives a carriage through the pampas (lowland plains), a primary farming and ranching region of Argentina. (CIA.gov)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy drops on South American harvest outlook

By Mark Weinraub February 14, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell to a six-day low on Tuesday, pressured by the rapidly advancing harvest of a record crop in Brazil and much-needed rains in Argentina. Corn and wheat futures also weakened, setting back from 7-1/2-month highs in the absence of bullish news. Declines in corn and wheat were limited […] Read more

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The rise of the 777 sunflower rust race

February 14, 2017

If it seems like rust is becoming a bigger problem for Manitoba sunflower crops, that’s because it is. Researchers have identified a new virulent race of sunflower rust that made up nearly two-thirds of the rust cases in Manitoba during the 2016 growing season. Left unchecked, the disease deprives the plant of nutrients, and can[...]
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Vegreville’s giant pysanka is a well known landmark in eastern Alberta. (Vegreville.com)

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Viterra plans new eastern Alberta elevator

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff, GFM Network News February 14, 2017

Glencore’s Prairie grain handling arm Viterra plans to stake a new claim in the northeastern Alberta market with a new high-throughput elevator at Vegreville. The company announced Monday it has picked up the necessary regulatory approvals and expects to start construction along Canadian National Railway (CN) track this spring. The elevator is expected to have[...]
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ICE weekly outlook: Canola runs into headwind

CBOT weekly outlook: Argentine flood fears underpin corn, soy

U.S. grains: Soy futures rally, corn hits 7-1/2 month peak

Italy’s pasta labeling plan raises Canadian concerns

Syngenta to shed southwestern Ontario seed storehouse

Canada’s competition watchdog clears Syngenta takeover

‘Mini-harvest’ likely to weigh on feed grains

U.S. grains: Soy drops on South American harvest outlook

The rise of the 777 sunflower rust race

Viterra plans new eastern Alberta elevator

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