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PotashCorp says not actively discussing K+S takeover

By Rod Nickel September 16, 2015

Reuters — PotashCorp is not actively discussing its takeover proposal with Germany’s K+S, but remains interested in a combination of fertilizer producers that would aid North American potash sales and offer new access to Europe, CEO Jochen Tilk said Wednesday. PotashCorp’s standing offer of 7.9 billion euros (C$11.75 billion) or 41 euros per share is […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn, wheat fall for second day on harvest, ample supply

By Michael Hirtzer September 16, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grains were lower on Wednesday, with both corn and wheat easing about one per cent for their second straight session of declines on pressure from the advancing corn harvest and plentiful global grain supplies. Soybeans reversed from earlier gains to turn narrowly lower, in light trading volumes in each commodity […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Wheat basis levels improve, futures stay bearish

By Jade Markus September 16, 2015

CNS Canada –– Canada’s spring wheat basis has hit fresh highs to spur producer selling, but overall the market remains bearish. “It does seem kind of counterintuitive to see cash prices strengthening right during harvest,” said Brenda Tjaden Lepp, co-founder of FarmLink Marketing Solutions in Winnipeg. Over the past week, quoted basis levels for Canada […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Russian farm lobby says crop reports artificially high

By Reuters September 16, 2015

Moscow | Reuters — Russian regional officials are pressuring farmers to report more grain crop than they actually harvest this year, the head of farmers’ lobby the Grain Union said on Tuesday. Arkady Zlochevsky said the difference between the actual harvest and the declared figures was not significant. However, his comments could be troubling for […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans hit three-week high as crop condition declines

By Michael Hirtzer September 15, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. soybeans rose to a three-week high on Tuesday, underpinned by a U.S. Department of Agriculture report showing a slight deterioration in crop ratings that could result in lower yields. Wheat and corn declined at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) in relatively thin volumes in all three commodities, with many […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses, Weather

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

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PotashCorp says not actively discussing K+S takeover

U.S. grains: Corn, wheat fall for second day on harvest, ample supply

Wheat basis levels improve, futures stay bearish

Russian farm lobby says crop reports artificially high

U.S. grains: Soybeans hit three-week high as crop condition declines

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

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