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Yellow mustard. (Photo courtesy Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission)

Mustard growers relish price spike from supply squeeze

By Luc Cohen, Rod Nickel October 22, 2015

Reuters — From Canada to India, there is a squeeze on mustard that has put producers in a pickle. Prices of the yellow condiment dabbed on hot dogs and pretzels have leaped to their highest level in seven years this autumn as growers in Western Canada, which supplies three-quarters of the world’s traded mustard seed, […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Dow reviews options for farm chemical/seeds unit

By Sneha Banerjee, Swetha Gopinath October 22, 2015

Reuters — Dow Chemical said it would “review all options” for its farm chemicals and seeds unit, which has reported falling sales for nearly a year, and suggested that it might buy Corning’s stake in a silicon joint venture. Dow is also selling its stake in a Kuwaiti JV that produces a chemical used in […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Feed: Australia prepares for dry weather

By MarketsFarm Team October 22, 2015

CNS Canada — Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world feed grains markets on Thursday, Oct. 22. • CBOT corn futures were down one to two cents at midday Thursday. Favourable weather conditions in the U.S. corn belt enabled farmers to accelerate the harvest. • Feed barley bids in the key cattle […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Pulses: Raids on pulse hoarders in India

By MarketsFarm Team October 22, 2015

CNS Canada — Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Thursday morning, Oct. 21. • Shortages and resulting high local prices in India remain at the forefront of the global pulse market. The government recently imposed restrictions on how many tonnes companies can store, in an effort to curb […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Global markets: Apple in China, U.S. oil rig flatlining

By MarketsFarm Team October 22, 2015

CNS Canada –– The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. APPLE CEO SAYS HE IS NOT WORRIED ABOUT OPENING STORE IN CHINA — Apple CEO Tim Cook has said he is not concerned about opening a new store in China, despite the country’s recent economic downturn. China has seen losses in […] Read more

In spite of expectations for increased seeding of winter wheat, the immediate challenges include the price per bushel and managing fusarium head blight. (Ralph Pearce photo)

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans, Winter Wheat

Pearce: Winter wheat’s challenges go beyond just the seeding

By Ralph Pearce October 22, 2015

For the past five growing seasons, winter wheat has taken it on the chin in terms of its status as one of the Big Three crops in Eastern Canada. Compared to soybeans, which have seen a steady climb to the three million-acre mark in those five seasons, wheat has suffered from poor seeding conditions with […] Read more

Cereals, Corn, Crops, Markets, Weather

Man. corn harvest progresses rapidly despite moisture issues

By Jade Markus October 21, 2015

CNS Canada — Manitoba’s corn harvest is nearly finished and may be bringing farmers above-average yields, according to a provincial crop specialist — though some producers have had to make tough decisions when it comes to drydown. The province’s latest crop report for the week ended Oct. 13 pegged grain corn’s harvest progress at 45 […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Alta. feed prices hang steady despite swings in quality

By Dave Sims October 21, 2015

CNS Canada –– As harvest winds to a close across the Prairies, some feedlot operators say they’ve noticed more feed barley and feed wheat out there than they initially thought. The quality of the feed varies greatly, with some second-cut wheat being accepted as high-quality with reasonable protein, while other loads arrive with sprouting, bleaching […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soybean prices expected to rise

By Jade Markus October 21, 2015

CNS Canada –– The ongoing U.S. harvest has pressured CBOT corn and soybeans in recent sessions, but support for the commodities will ramp up long-term, moving prices higher, according to a U.S. analyst. “I think you’re going to see demand improve and you’re going to see weather problems in South America emerge,” said Sean Lusk, […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Bounce possible for rangebound canola

By Phil Franz-Warkentin October 21, 2015

CNS Canada –– ICE Futures Canada canola contracts held rangebound during the week ended Wednesday, but could be due for a move higher if the market follows its typical seasonal patterns. The November canola contract has trended sideways over the past month, with prices ranging from $460 to $480 per tonne. That price range is […] 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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Mustard growers relish price spike from supply squeeze

Dow reviews options for farm chemical/seeds unit

Feed: Australia prepares for dry weather

Pulses: Raids on pulse hoarders in India

Global markets: Apple in China, U.S. oil rig flatlining

Pearce: Winter wheat’s challenges go beyond just the seeding

Man. corn harvest progresses rapidly despite moisture issues

Alta. feed prices hang steady despite swings in quality

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soybean prices expected to rise

ICE weekly outlook: Bounce possible for rangebound canola

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