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Pulses: India remains at forefront of pulse market

By MarketsFarm Team October 20, 2015

CNS Canada –– Following are a few highlights in Canadian and world pulse markets on Tuesday morning, Oct. 20. • 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 hoarding. […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Soybeans

Mitsui buys half of non-GMO U.S. grain, soybean handler

By Reuters October 19, 2015

Reuters — The U.S. arm of Japanese commodities trader Mitsui has bought a 50 per cent stake in Bluegrass Farms of Ohio, a grain handler and breeder of non-genetically modified soybeans, the companies said Monday. The deal, which closed on Friday, is valued at about US$15 million including debt, said Bluegrass owner and CEO David […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Pulses: India imposing stock limits in bid to ease prices

By MarketsFarm Team October 19, 2015

CNS Canada — Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Monday morning, Oct. 19. • With local pulse prices continuing to rise sharply, the Indian government has imposed limits on how many pulses food processors, importers, exporters and retailers can hold. Prices are nearly double what they were a […] Read more

Cereals, Corn, Crops, Forages, Markets

Feed: El Nino pressures barley crop down under

By MarketsFarm Team October 19, 2015

CNS Canada — Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world feed grains markets on Monday, Oct. 19. • CBOT corn futures were down by two to three cents per bushel at midday Monday, as harvest pressure in the U.S. and improving corn conditions in the Black Sea region weighed on prices. • […] Read more

(Stephen Ausmus photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Weather

U.S. grains: Wheat hits four-week low as relieving rains forecast

By Michael Hirtzer October 19, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. wheat futures fell to the lowest levels in about a month while corn and soybeans also eased on Monday, pressured by forecasts for crop-friendly rains and plentiful global supplies, traders and analysts said. Showers this week were likely to benefit parched wheat fields in Russia and the southern U.S. Plains […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Suits stack up over alleged Roundup cancer link

By Carey Gillam October 17, 2015

Reuters — Personal injury law firms around the U.S. are lining up plaintiffs for what they say could be “mass tort” actions against agrichemical giant Monsanto that claim the company’s Roundup herbicide has caused cancer in farm workers and others exposed to the chemical. The latest lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Delaware Superior Court by three […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Machinery, Markets, Reuters

U.S. EPA launches probe into benefits of biofuels program

By Chris Prentice, GFM Network News October 17, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s in-house investigators have launched a review of the environmental benefits stemming from the country’s decade-old program requiring the use of corn-based ethanol in gasoline. The investigation, to be conducted by the Inspector General for EPA, will examine whether the agency has complied with reporting requirements and […] Read more

Durum’s higher protein and gluten content make it best suited for pasta processing. (Scott Bauer photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairies see high-protein wheat crop, but few premiums

By Jade Markus October 16, 2015

CNS Canada –– Every year is a different story for wheat crop quality and protein levels — but the saturation of high-protein wheat in the market may mean fewer premiums for Prairie growers this year. The premium price for high-protein wheat has eroded to the point where there’s a shift from grain companies in the […] Read more

Crops, Forages, Hay, Markets

Hay prices stabilize in Sask., Man.

By Dave Sims October 16, 2015

CNS Canada –– Timely rains have drastically improved the forage crop outlooks for Saskatchewan and Manitoba, while also putting prices back into their normal ranges. “Skyrocketing hay prices have stabilized… supplies are good,” said Terry Kowalchuk, a provincial forage crop specialist in Regina. Prices are mostly back down into the $80-$100 per tonne range, he […] Read more

(Michael Thompson photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Spring Wheat

U.S. grains: Wheat falls below $5 on global supply, forecasts

By Julie Ingwersen October 16, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell roughly two per cent on Friday, dropping below US$5 a bushel amid plentiful global supplies and forecasts for timely rains in the U.S. Plains, analysts said. Corn firmed after hitting a one-month low ahead of a busy U.S. harvest weekend. Soybean futures fell on […] Read more

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

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Pulses: India remains at forefront of pulse market

Mitsui buys half of non-GMO U.S. grain, soybean handler

Pulses: India imposing stock limits in bid to ease prices

Feed: El Nino pressures barley crop down under

U.S. grains: Wheat hits four-week low as relieving rains forecast

Suits stack up over alleged Roundup cancer link

U.S. EPA launches probe into benefits of biofuels program

Prairies see high-protein wheat crop, but few premiums

Hay prices stabilize in Sask., Man.

U.S. grains: Wheat falls below $5 on global supply, forecasts

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