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U.S. grains: Corn, soy prices tumble on strong U.S. crop ratings

By Julie Ingwersen July 19, 2016

Chicago / Reuters – U.S. corn and soybean futures fell more than 3 per cent on Tuesday, pressured by historically high crop ratings and forecasts for moderating temperatures next week, analysts said. Wheat also declined, following the weak trend. At the Chicago Board of Trade as of 12:27 p.m. CDT (1727 GMT), December corn was down […] Read more

Canola, Crops

Five reasons to hold off on swathing canola

When exactly is the right time to cut that swath? Here are the reasons to wait

July 19, 2016

According to Angela Brackenreed, agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada, there’s been a real shift in the industry when it comes to canola swath timing. “I think there’s a much better understanding of the economics and yield benefit of waiting to swath,” she says. “My impression is that the early swathing that happens is done[...]
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Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans end higher as U.S. hot spell looms

By Julie Ingwersen July 18, 2016

Chicago / Reuters – U.S. corn futures firmed on Monday as forecasts for scorching heat this week in the Midwest, where the crop is pollinating, fuelled concerns about yield prospects, traders said. Soybeans turned higher as updated midday forecasts called for more hot and drier conditions next week, a change from previous outlooks that had predicted[...]
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Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie wheat bids tick lower in choppy week

CWRS basis levels across Western Canada range from C$13 to C$27 below the futures

By Dave Sims July 18, 2016

Commodity News Service Canada — Spring wheat cash bids across Western Canada ended slightly lower for the week ended July 18, tracking choppy action in the U.S. futures. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were one to two dollars per tonne lower, according to price quotes from a cross-section of[...]
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Julian Heath, research operations lead at the newly expanded Saskatoon facility, explains the Saskatoon plots to open-house guests. (Leeann Minogue photo)

Crops

DuPont Pioneer expands Saskatoon research facility

By Leeann Minogue July 17, 2016

DuPont Pioneer announced the expansion of its Saskatoon multi-crop research facility at an open house on Friday. The expanded facility will house breeding programs for canola, soybean and “ultra-early maturity” corn. “DuPont Pioneer is focused on developing early-maturing products, and high-yielding products for Canadian farmers,” said Bryce Eger, president of DuPont Pioneer Canada. DuPont Pioneer[...]
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Crops, Reuters

U.S. GMO label law clears Congress

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff, GFM Network News July 15, 2016

A law for mandatory labelling of foods for sale in the U.S. with genetically modified or otherwise “bioengineered” ingredients has cleared both houses of Congress and now goes to President Barack Obama. The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved the Senate’s bipartisan bill S.764 by a 306-117 vote, sending it to the White House[...]
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(Michael Thompson photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Winter Wheat

Bumper winter wheat harvest ill-timed for U.S. farmers

By Julie Ingwersen July 15, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Record-high yields are helping U.S. farmers to harvest a bumper crop of hard red winter (HRW) wheat, the most common variety here, but prices have tumbled as the world is awash in supplies. The quality of the crop is also causing headaches for flour millers, who may have to buy more[...]
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Cereals, Crops, Markets

Canada’s durum market share seen dropping

By Jade Markus July 15, 2016

CNS Canada –– Global durum values are moving lower as producers in Europe and the U.S. start selling — and leaving Canada out of the market, one analyst says. “The only one that’s not selling aggressively is Canada, and we’re losing market share, big time,” said Jerry Klassen, manager of the Canadian office for Swiss-based[...]
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Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn, soy sag on long liquidation

By Julie Ingwersen July 15, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn and soybean futures declined on Friday in a sometimes-volatile session as shifting weather forecasts for the Corn Belt prompted traders to liquidate long positions, analysts said. Wheat futures also fell, following corn and soybeans. At the Chicago Board of Trade, most-active December corn settled down 6-1/2 cents at $3.58-1/4[...]
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Erwin Northoff (r), chief of media for FAO, presents the Star Prize to Laura Rance at the 2016 IFAJ Congress in Bonn, Germany. (IFAJ.org)

Crops

FBC editorial chief wins major international awards

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff July 15, 2016

Laura Rance, editorial director of Farm Business Communications and editor of the Manitoba Co-operator, has won two major international awards for her work on African agriculture. Rance won the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) Star Prize for ‘Africa’s Hunger Games,’ published in the Winnipeg Free Press in April 2015. The same piece was awarded[...]
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U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

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U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

Crops

U.S. grains: Corn, soy prices tumble on strong U.S. crop ratings

Five reasons to hold off on swathing canola

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans end higher as U.S. hot spell looms

Prairie wheat bids tick lower in choppy week

DuPont Pioneer expands Saskatoon research facility

U.S. GMO label law clears Congress

Bumper winter wheat harvest ill-timed for U.S. farmers

Canada’s durum market share seen dropping

U.S. grains: Corn, soy sag on long liquidation

FBC editorial chief wins major international awards

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