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Durum at a standstill despite fresh numbers from StatsCan

By Jade Markus December 8, 2015

CNS Canada — Even fresh domestic production numbers aren’t able to move Canada’s durum prices, one analyst says, as the market stays stagnant on lacklustre processing demand from North Africa and Europe. “I think the trade was anticipating this number for a long time,” said Jerry Klassen, manager of the Canadian office for Swiss-based GAP […] Read more

Some second growth for October grazing on Kevin Stebeleski’s pasture.

Beef Cattle, Forages

Multi-species silage is like free insurance

By Debbie Furber December 8, 2015

As spring turned to summer without giving up much rain, Kevin Stebeleski really started to wonder about his decision to give multi-species silage a try for the first time. Those worries turned moot as July rains and warm weather transformed the 100-acre field into a smorgasbord of forages that landed 8.5 tons to the acre […] Read more

Crops, Machinery, Markets

Diesel prices remain high across Prairies

By Dave Sims December 8, 2015

CNS Canada — While the price of crude oil continues to decline across North American markets, diesel remains stubbornly high in Western Canada. Prices are equal to gasoline, or in some cases, exceeding them by as much as 10 cents in some Saskatchewan and Manitoba locations. “Diesel production in the West has been crimped by […] Read more

Crops, Machinery, Reuters

CP revises offer for Norfolk Southern, rebuffed again

By Allison Lampert, Euan Rocha December 8, 2015

Reuters — Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) on Tuesday revised its bid to buy U.S. railroad operator Norfolk Southern Corp, less than a week after its prior $28.4 billion proposal was rejected but the new offer was promptly rejected again. Calgary-based CP said it was now offering $32.86 in cash and 0.451 of a share in […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans sink on liquidation ahead of USDA report

By Karl Plume December 8, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybeans extended losses on Tuesday to touch a one-week low on long liquidation and technical selling ahead of a monthly government supply and demand report, more than offsetting strong import demand from China. Corn ticked up, recovering slightly from Monday’s slide of more than two per cent as traders unwound […] Read more

News Roundup, Pasture

Saskatchewan sets tighter restrictions on land purchases

News Roundup from the November 2015 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff December 7, 2015

The Saskatchewan government is set to lay down new law on who can and can’t buy up farmland in the province, backstopped with more enforcement and heavier penalties. Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart introduced amendments to the province’s Farmland Security Act, the legislation that already prevents non-Canadians and entities that aren’t 100 per cent Canadian owned […] Read more

Cereals, Crops

Province backs new Hamilton bulk flour mill

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff December 7, 2015

With public funds in hand, Winnipeg agrifood firm Parrish and Heimbecker is set to build Ontario’s first new flour mill in three-quarters of a century, near the company’s grain terminal in Hamilton. The provincial government on Monday pledged a $5 million investment from the Food and Beverage Growth Fund arm of its $2.5 billion Jobs […] Read more

Crops, Forages, Hay, Markets, Weather

Hay producers see increased competition, lower prices

By Jade Markus December 7, 2015

CNS Canada — Canada’s export hay prices have come down from summer highs and now sit at less than half their previous levels, but despite competition from other growing regions, a weak loonie is helping Canadian producers. South Africa, Eastern Europe and Argentina have increased their alfalfa production, said Edward J. Shaw, director of market […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie spring wheat bids rise with U.S. futures

By Phil Franz-Warkentin December 7, 2015

CNS Canada –– Cash spring wheat bids across Western Canada moved higher during the week ended Monday, as gains in U.S. futures and continued weakness in the Canadian dollar both provided support. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were up by C$3-$6 per tonne during the week, according to price quotes from a […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn, soy drop from multi-week highs on profit-taking

By Karl Plume December 7, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell on Monday for the first time in six sessions and corn dropped after two sessions of gains on profit-taking and as traders took positions ahead of a government crop report due later this week. Wheat futures closed lower as earlier technical buying and short-covering support faded amid […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

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U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

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Durum at a standstill despite fresh numbers from StatsCan

Multi-species silage is like free insurance

Diesel prices remain high across Prairies

CP revises offer for Norfolk Southern, rebuffed again

U.S. grains: Soybeans sink on liquidation ahead of USDA report

Saskatchewan sets tighter restrictions on land purchases

Province backs new Hamilton bulk flour mill

Hay producers see increased competition, lower prices

Prairie spring wheat bids rise with U.S. futures

U.S. grains: Corn, soy drop from multi-week highs on profit-taking

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