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U.S. grains: Wheat falls on poor exports

By Mark Weinraub March 16, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell for the second straight day on Wednesday on pressure from light export demand and some easing concerns about weather damage to the developing U.S. crop, traders said. Corn futures eased on some mild technical sales while soybeans closed in positive territory, turning higher late […] Read more

Crops, Fruit/Vegetables, Reuters

Australia dumps ‘backpacker tax’ over farm, export concerns

By Matt Siegel March 16, 2016

Sydney | Reuters — Australia on Wednesday walked back from a planned tax hike on foreign travellers who work in the country, following concerns from farmers that their supply of “backpacker labour” at harvest times may dry up and undermine Australia’s ambitions of being Asia’s delicatessen. Australian fruit exports are set to hit a record […] Read more

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U.S. Senate blocks bill that would override state GMO labeling laws

By Karl Plume, Lisa Baertlein March 16, 2016

Reuters — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday blocked a bill that would nullify state and local efforts to require food makers to label products made with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) as the industry races to stop Vermont’s law from taking effect on July 1. The proposed legislation from Republican Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas comes […] Read more

(Giuseppe Carotenuto photo courtesy FAO)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

FAO chief expects food prices to fall further

By maha-el-dahan March 15, 2016

Abu Dhabi | Reuters — World food prices are seen falling further this year having settled near their lowest in seven years pressured by slowing economic growth, the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) director general said Tuesday. The FAO’s food price index, which measures monthly changes for a basket of cereals, oilseeds, dairy […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy, wheat fall after hitting multi-week peaks

By Mark Weinraub March 15, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell on Tuesday, setting back from their highest since Dec. 7 on dry weather in South America that will allow farmers to accelerate the harvest of what is expected to be a huge crop, traders said. Wheat futures also closed lower, with traders reporting mild profit taking following […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie wheat bids rise with U.S. futures

By Phil Franz-Warkentin March 14, 2016

CNS Canada — Cash spring wheat bids across Western Canada moved higher during the week ended Friday, as domestic bids tracked gains in U.S. futures. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were up by $5 to $8 per tonne over the course of the week, according to price quotes […] Read more

(Michael Thompson photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Weather woes support wheat

By Mark Weinraub March 14, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures rose to a three-week high on Monday, their eighth day of gains over nine sessions, supported by a round of short covering, traders said. Chicago Board of Trade soft red winter wheat futures hit their highest since Feb. 4 on concerns that dry weather in the U.S. Plains […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

India backstops first phase of Sask. potash mine

By Rod Nickel March 14, 2016

Winnipeg | Reuters — India’s Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals has agreed to guarantee payments on US$700 million in debt to finance the first phase of Karnalyte Resources’ Saskatchewan potash mine project, Karnalyte said Monday, adding supply even as other miners cut production. Under the deal, a subsidiary of State Bank of India and other […] Read more

Crops, Fruit/Vegetables, Markets

Liberals pressed on PACA pledge for produce growers

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff March 12, 2016

The federal opposition New Democrats have cherry-picked a Liberal election promise to fruit and vegetable growers seeking insurance against U.S. and Canadian buyers who dodge their bills. Tracey Ramsey, the NDP’s international trade critic and MP for the southwestern Ontario riding of Essex, on Tuesday tabled a motion in the Commons for Canada to set […] Read more

Crops, Pulses

Growers plan to plant pulses, but seeds scarce

By Jade Markus March 11, 2016

CNS Canada — Farmers are eager to grow peas and lentils this year, but sourcing those seeds could prove difficult, according an industry group official. “We have heard that given the expected increase in area for both peas and lentils this year, the availability of good-quality seed could be a challenge,” said Carl Potts of […] 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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U.S. grains: Wheat falls on poor exports

Australia dumps ‘backpacker tax’ over farm, export concerns

U.S. Senate blocks bill that would override state GMO labeling laws

FAO chief expects food prices to fall further

U.S. grains: Soy, wheat fall after hitting multi-week peaks

Prairie wheat bids rise with U.S. futures

U.S. grains: Weather woes support wheat

India backstops first phase of Sask. potash mine

Liberals pressed on PACA pledge for produce growers

Growers plan to plant pulses, but seeds scarce

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