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Quarantined Washington wheat negative for GMO

By Reuters August 5, 2016

Reuters — No genetically modified (GMO) wheat has been found in a Washington state farm’s crop tested after an unapproved biotech variety was discovered growing there in June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Friday. The quarantined grain will be allowed to enter the marketplace, USDA said. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed barley down, harvest pressure still to come

By Phil Franz-Warkentin August 5, 2016

CNS Canada — Feed barley prices in Western Canada are trending lower, and likely have more room to the downside as new-crop barley hasn’t even started to enter the market. “Every time we think we’ve found a bottom, it seems to drop again,” said Jared Seitz of Agfinity, an Alberta-based online brokerage. He added “we […] Read more

Cereals, Crops

Five tips for Keeping it Clean from Cereals Canada

With increased scrutiny from end-users farmers need to be vigilant to ensure their crops aren’t rejected

August 5, 2016

Stick to the pre-harvest interval (PHI). The PHI (or Spray to Swath Interval) is the number of days that must pass between the last application of a pesticide and swathing or straight combining. Read labels carefully and check out the provincial Guides to Crop Protection or consult your local provincial agronomist for more information. After[...]
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Cereals, Crops, Reuters

Korea reports no GMO in U.S. wheat imports

By Reuters August 5, 2016

Seoul | Reuters — South Korea has not detected any genetically modified wheat in tests on imports of wheat and flour from Washington state, after the discovery of unapproved GM wheat in the U.S. state prompted Japan and South Korea to suspend certain U.S. imports. South Korea, the fifth largest market for U.S. wheat, had[...]
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Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans extend rebound on robust export demand

By Tom Polansek August 5, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures jumped on Friday, extending a rebound from 3-1/2-month lows hit earlier this week, as strong export demand offset supply pressure linked to bumper harvest prospects. Wheat futures also climbed while corn crept higher as the grain markets consolidated after falling to 10-year and near two-year lows, respectively, this[...]
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Crops, Soybeans

Ontario farmers ready for Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soy

By Erin DeBooy August 4, 2016

CNS Canada — Soybean producers in Ontario are eager to start planting next season with new ammunition against Canada fleabane. Monsanto’s Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans, genetically modified with a tolerance to dicamba and glyphosate herbicides, were recently approved for import by the European Union. Monsanto planned to introduce Xtend soybeans in Canada for the[...]
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Crops, Markets

VIDEO: Canada’s agricultural markets update for Aug. 3, 2016

By D'Arce McMillan August 4, 2016

D’Arce McMillan, The Western Producer markets editor, monitors trends in the North American and global agricultural markets. Each week he hosts a market video about crops designed to help viewers understand the forces responsible for changes in the trade. The Western Producer is a member of the Glacier FarmMedia network.

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat, corn pressured by rising stockpiles

By Julie Ingwersen August 4, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat and corn futures fell on Thursday on disappointing export sales and prospects for rising global inventories, traders said. Soybean futures closed steady to modestly higher as a pick-up in export demand helped a cautious market rebound from multi-month lows this week. At the Chicago Board of Trade, September wheat[...]
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Crops, Reuters

Kellogg’s sales miss analysts’ estimates

By Reuters August 4, 2016

Reuters — Kellogg Co.’s quarterly sales dropped 6.6 per cent, missing analysts’ estimates, as demand slid further for its breakfast foods and snacks, which include Corn Flakes and Froot Loops. Kellogg also said a strong dollar was expected to hurt sales this year more than it had anticipated, mainly due to a sharp fall in[...]
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Crops, Lentils, Weather

Abandonment of some lentil acres likely

By Dave Sims August 4, 2016

CNS Canada — As thunderstorms and wet weather continue across Saskatchewan, so grows the number of lentil fields being put at risk of yield loss and potential abandonment. “Certainly in that west-central part of the province, Rosetown and other significant lentil-growing regions, we have seen some problems and crop failures due to too much moisture,”[...]
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Quarantined Washington wheat negative for GMO

Feed barley down, harvest pressure still to come

Five tips for Keeping it Clean from Cereals Canada

Korea reports no GMO in U.S. wheat imports

U.S. grains: Soybeans extend rebound on robust export demand

Ontario farmers ready for Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soy

VIDEO: Canada’s agricultural markets update for Aug. 3, 2016

U.S. grains: Wheat, corn pressured by rising stockpiles

Kellogg’s sales miss analysts’ estimates

Abandonment of some lentil acres likely

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