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Chickpeas see strength in early harvest returns

By Dave Sims September 15, 2015

CNS Canada — The chickpea harvest is slowly gathering steam across Western Canada with prices holding steady, despite the harvest pressure. In Saskatchewan, where the majority of the crop lies, one industry stakeholder estimated a fifth of the crop has been combined. “Chickpeas are 20 per cent complete or just nicely underway,” said Colin Young […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Weather

Malt barley prices strong despite ongoing harvest

By Jade Markus September 15, 2015

CNS Canada — Commodity prices typically buckle under harvest pressure, but malt barley has been acting as the shining star of cash markets. Influencers within Canada and globally have contributed to the climb, according to one industry expert. Cash prices for delivered elevator malt barley range between $5.25 and $5.75 per bushel, according to Prairie […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Alta. harvest turns up stagey crops

By Jade Markus September 14, 2015

CNS Canada –– Alberta farmers who could have used wet conditions earlier this year now have rain slowing their harvest progress. However, the biggest issue producers in the province face is field variability, according to Harry Brook, a crop specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry in Stettler. “It truly is a mess out there — […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie wheat bids climb higher

By Phil Franz-Warkentin September 14, 2015

CNS Canada — Cash wheat bids across Western Canada posted solid gains during the week ended Friday, as U.S. futures recovered from their five-year lows and Canadian basis levels showed some improvement. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were up by C$9 to $13 per tonne across the three Prairie provinces, according to […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets, Pulses, Reuters

Legumex to sell processing plants, wind down company

By Rod Nickel September 14, 2015

Winnipeg | Reuters –– Prairie special crops firm Legumex Walker said Monday it has agreed to sell its pulse and special crop processing plants and expects to sell its U.S. canola-crushing facility, allowing it to wind down the company. Winnipeg-based Legumex plans to sell its special crops division, which includes 14 plants in Canada, the […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn extends run to one-month top on USDA yield cut

By Michael Hirtzer September 14, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn surged to a one-month high while wheat and soybean futures also rose sharply on Monday as investors bet the U.S. Department of Agriculture will reduce crop production forecasts in reports due in the coming weeks. Traders also exited short positions in nearby Chicago Board of Trade contracts as September […] Read more

Crops, General, Livestock

Experts call for less waste and less meat

Kale or steak? Change in diet key to UN plan to end hunger by 2030

By Reuters, GFM Network News September 11, 2015

Rome — In trendy, hipster London or New York, it’s all about juicing, vegan diets and snacking on kale crisps. Thousands of miles away, in Nairobi or Bogota, the middle classes are more likely to reach for roasted goat or a juicy steak. Later this month, world leaders are set to endorse a U.N. goal […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy shakes off 6-year low, corn jumps on U.S. crop fears

By Tom Polansek September 11, 2015

Chicago/Reuters – U.S. soybean futures bounced on Friday after a surprise increase in the Department of Agriculture’s autumn harvest forecast knocked prices to six-year lows. Corn futures neared one-month highs after the USDA, in a monthly report, reduced its production estimate, igniting supply concerns. Traders are focused on the size of the crops because prices […] Read more

Crops, Soybeans

Manitoba soybeans near harvest, weather permitting

By Jade Markus September 11, 2015

Manitoba soybeans are edging closer to harvest, with southern fields just a week away, but rain, as always, poses a challenge to producers. Beans in southern Manitoba have ripened faster than other parts of the province, and will be ready to harvest by early next week, said Dennis Lange, farm production advisor with Manitoba Food, […] Read more

Cereals, Crops

Three things to read in your grain contract

By Jennifer Blair September 11, 2015

Do you read your grain contracts from front to back? If so, you’re one of the few who do. A University of Manitoba study found only 17 per cent of Canadian farmers read their whole grain contracts — and that’s a mistake, says a grain industry expert. “For every grain buyer out there, the terms […] Read more

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Chickpeas see strength in early harvest returns

Malt barley prices strong despite ongoing harvest

Alta. harvest turns up stagey crops

Prairie wheat bids climb higher

Legumex to sell processing plants, wind down company

U.S. grains: Corn extends run to one-month top on USDA yield cut

Experts call for less waste and less meat

U.S. grains: Soy shakes off 6-year low, corn jumps on U.S. crop fears

Manitoba soybeans near harvest, weather permitting

Three things to read in your grain contract

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