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Keith Currie of Collingwood, Ont. has been elected for a one-year term as OFA president. (John Greig photo)

OFA elects new president

By John Greig November 22, 2016

Keith Currie is the new president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture , defeating incumbent Don McCabe in an election this week at the farmer organization’s convention. Currie emphasized the need for unity in the agriculture industry during his remarks before the vote. It’s more important than ever for the agriculture industry to work together, […] Read more

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Seven steps to accurate soil testing

November 22, 2016

Many Prairie farmers spend $250,000 or more on fertilizer each year. Are you getting your moneys worth? Applying fertilizer nutrient that is not needed is a waste of money. If you don’t apply a needed fertilizer, you’ll see a loss in yield and revenue. Soil testing can provide an excellent picture of the nutrient levels[...]
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Canola, Crops

Canola crush hits new weekly record

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 21, 2016

CNS Canada — Canadian canola crushers hit a new weekly record during the second week of November, processing more than 200,000 tonnes of canola for the first time ever. The canola crush during the week ended Wednesday came in at 203,951 tonnes, according to the most recent Canadian Oilseed Processors Association report. The previous record[...]
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Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy climbs on Asian oilseed strength, export data

By Julie Ingwersen November 21, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures climbed more than two per cent on Monday and set a three-week high, led by strength in Asian oilseed markets and stronger-than-expected weekly export data, analysts said. Corn and wheat futures were also higher but trailed the advances in soybeans. Chicago Board of Trade January soybeans settled up[...]
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Crops, Markets

Baltic Dry Index hits highest levels in nearly two years

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 18, 2016

CNS Canada — The Baltic Dry Index has posted sharp gains over the past month, rising to its highest levels in nearly two years. The BDI settled at 1,257 points on Friday, having gained roughly 400 points over the past two weeks. The index was last this high in November 2014, and has shown steady[...]
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Barley, Crops, Markets

Malt barley market weaker with increased supplies

By Jade Markus November 18, 2016

CNS Canada — Despite reports of quality issues this year, malt barley prices are soft, as increased quantity put a damper on the market. Spot malt barley prices are about $4.75-$4.85 per bushel in Western Canada, Prairie Ag Hotwire data said, which compares with last year’s harvest prices of about $5.25-$5.75. “We do have a[...]
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Crops

OMAFRA seen needing a soil health ‘tuneup’

By John Greig November 18, 2016

Ontario’s environmental commissioner is calling on the provincial ag ministry to rebuild its soil health expertise and find ways to encourage farmers to adopt soil-friendly production practices, to deal with what she calls a “catastrophic” loss in soil organic matter levels. The report recommends better soil carbon level monitoring and 10-year programs to financially encourage[...]
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Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat climbs on short-covering ahead of weekend

By Julie Ingwersen November 18, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures rose about one per cent on Friday as dry weather and expectations of a drop in U.S. wheat plantings prompted short-covering ahead of the weekend, analysts said. Corn and soybeans also firmed in largely technical moves. Chicago Board of Trade December wheat settled up five cents at $4.08[...]
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Crops, Weather

Cash advances to be offered on unharvested grain

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff November 17, 2016

Farmers who weren’t able to wrap up their harvest this fall on account of lousy weather may still be eligible for cash advances under the federal Advance Payments Program. The Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), which administers the program for farmers in Western Canada, said that effective Tuesday it will accept new seeded cash advance[...]
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Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grain exports slide after Trump win batters peso

By Karl Plume November 17, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Mexican demand for U.S. grain imports has slumped along with the country’s sinking peso as buyers withdrew from the market amid soaring costs in the week since Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election, traders and industry analysts said. Corn prices in pesos jumped more than 10 per cent overnight for[...]
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Crops

OFA elects new president

Seven steps to accurate soil testing

Canola crush hits new weekly record

U.S. grains: Soy climbs on Asian oilseed strength, export data

Baltic Dry Index hits highest levels in nearly two years

Malt barley market weaker with increased supplies

OMAFRA seen needing a soil health ‘tuneup’

U.S. grains: Wheat climbs on short-covering ahead of weekend

Cash advances to be offered on unharvested grain

U.S. grain exports slide after Trump win batters peso

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