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Seeding underway in southern Alberta

By Phil Franz-Warkentin April 29, 2016

CNS Canada — Alberta farmers are in the early stages of seeding this year’s crop, with operations expected to become more widespread over the next few weeks. “Southern Alberta is the most advanced, and (farmers) have been plugging away for as long as two weeks in some areas,” said Mark Cutts, a crop specialist with […] Read more

Canola seed, oil and meal. (Photo courtesy Canola Council of Canada)

Canola, Crops, Markets

Weekly canola crush hits yearly low

By Phil Franz-Warkentin April 29, 2016

CNS Canada — Canada’s weekly canola crush dropped sharply over the week ended Wednesday, but some of the decline is likely tied to an overstatement of what was processed the previous week. The weekly canola crush came in at only 110,909 tonnes, which compares with 180,078 tonnes the previous week, according to data from the […] Read more

Crops, Machinery

Cost index for railways’ grain revenue cap gets boost

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff April 29, 2016

The loonie’s decline since last year has led federal regulators to dial up the index guiding how much money Canada’s big two railways get to keep from hauling Prairie grain. The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) announced Friday it will raise its volume-related composite price index (VRCPI) by 4.8 per cent, to 1.3275, for the 2016-17 […] Read more

Crops, Pulses

Fababean acreage muted this year

By Dave Sims April 28, 2016

CNS Canada –– Lower pricing and a softer supply/demand ratio has fababeans trailing some of their more high-profile pulse cousins when it comes to grower intentions across the Canadian Prairies this year. “The marketplace is really being driven by lentils and peas. The indication for many growers is to put their acres into those type […] Read more

Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich (l) and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. (Government.ru)

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Spring Wheat

Russia seen extending wheat export tax for 2016-17

By Reuters April 28, 2016

Moscow | Reuters — Russia is likely to extend its wheat export tax for the 2016-17 marketing year, which starts on July 1, because the levy is at a minimum level under current market conditions, traders and analysts said. The government has also indicated it is unlikely to change the tax ahead of the next […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn rallies on export demand

By Mark Weinraub April 28, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures rose 1.9 per cent on Thursday, with concerns about crops in South America spurring export demand for U.S. supplies, traders said. Soybean futures closed lower despite strong exports, with traders locking in profits after prices rallied to their highest since August. Wheat futures were mixed, with benchmark soft […] Read more

Western bumblebee. (Stephen Ausmus photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Reuters

In risks to bees, study finds not all neonics equal

By Kate Kelland April 28, 2016

London | Reuters — A group of chemical insecticides known as neonicotinoids that have been banned in Europe due to fears about potential harm to bees have been found in new research to have very differential risks for bumblebees. Scientists who conducted the research said their findings showed that at least one neonicotinoid in the […] Read more

Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev. (Akorda.kz)

Crops, Reuters

Kazakhstan land protests widen in challenge to leader

By Reuters, GFM Network News April 27, 2016

Almaty | Reuters — Hundreds of people staged street protests in two cities in Kazakhstan on Wednesday over land reform, Kazakh media and local activists reported, a rare act of defiance that could pose a challenge to the leadership of President Nursultan Nazarbayev. The protests, a continuation of demonstrations that began on Sunday, were sparked […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Still room higher for canola

By Phil Franz-Warkentin April 27, 2016

CNS Canada –– ICE Futures Canada canola contracts moved higher during the week ended Wednesday, with the biggest gains in the front months. While the market ran into some resistance on Wednesday, there is still more room to the upside from both a chart and fundamental perspective. “We’re still in an upward trend; we haven’t […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy set for profit-taking pressure

By Jade Markus April 27, 2016

CNS Canada — Soybeans and corn at the Chicago Board of Trade have seen weather-related support from traders in previous sessions, but one U.S. analyst expects prices to move lower with profit-taking. Soybeans — “We’re finally getting some weather stories here,” said John Weyer, director of Walsh Trading’s commercial hedging division. Heavy rainfall and flooding […] Read more

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

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Seeding underway in southern Alberta

Weekly canola crush hits yearly low

Cost index for railways’ grain revenue cap gets boost

Fababean acreage muted this year

Russia seen extending wheat export tax for 2016-17

U.S. grains: Corn rallies on export demand

In risks to bees, study finds not all neonics equal

Kazakhstan land protests widen in challenge to leader

ICE weekly outlook: Still room higher for canola

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy set for profit-taking pressure

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