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U.S. grains: Corn rises, soy eases on outlooks for drier weather

By Michael Hirtzer July 16, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. corn edged slightly higher while soybeans reversed from earlier gains to turn lower on Thursday as drier weather outlooks for next week were seen as benefiting both crops after record rains in the Midwest in recent months limited yield potential. Corn was in the early phases of its pollination period […] Read more

A diamondback pupa. (Photo courtesy Canola Council of Canada)

Canola, Crops, Fruit/Vegetables, Reuters

Genetically modified diamondback moth offers pest control hope

By Kate Kelland July 15, 2015

London | Reuters –– Scientists in Britain say they have developed a way of genetically modifying and controlling an invasive species of moth that causes serious pest damage to cabbages, kale, canola and other similar crops worldwide. In what they said could be a pesticide-free and environmentally-friendly way to control insect pests, the scientists, from […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Prairies should see rain this week, except where needed most

By Jade Markus July 15, 2015

CNS Canada –– Most of the Prairies are expected to get well-timed rain that will maximize growing potential, except for where it’s needed most, according to a U.S. weather specialist. Saskatchewan Drew Lerner, president at World Weather Inc., based near Kansas City, said the driest areas in southwestern Saskatchewan will not get rain. “That region […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets, Weather

ICE weekly outlook: Canola faces resistance

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 15, 2015

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts traded within a wide range during the week ended Wednesday, but settled mixed as the market reacted to conflicting outside factors. While the nearby bias has shifted lower in the most active months, ongoing production uncertainty in Western Canada should remain supportive in the long run, according […] Read more

Crops, Markets

CBOT weekly outlook: Soy headed above US$11 if weather stays wet

By Terryn Shiells July 15, 2015

CNS Canada — Soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) moved higher during the week ended Wednesday, and could be headed above the US$11 per bushel level if weather in the U.S. Midwest stays too wet, an analyst said. “If weather remains somewhat unfavourable we could see, over the medium term, prices maybe […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Pasture

An annual checkup for native pasture

The Grazing Response Index is simple, and inexpensive

By Debbie Furber July 15, 2015

The grazing response index (GRI) is a simple do-it-yourself way to evaluate the impact of grazing pastures, and it doesn’t cost anything but your time. “The GRI gives quick feedback each year, but doesn’t replace comprehensive assessments every five years or so to gather the full set of information for monitoring long-term trends,” explains Dr. […] Read more

Traffic between Delhi and Agra. Prime Minister Narenda Modi is urging reforms to free up land for roads and other development. (CIA.gov)

Crops, Reuters

India’s Modi battles opposition to key land reform

By frank-jack-daniel July 15, 2015

New Delhi | Reuters — India’s opposition parties boycotted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest attempt to build consensus around a business-friendly land bill Wednesday, boding badly for his ambitious agenda of economic reform in a parliament session that starts next week. Almost half of India’s 31 chief ministers spurned Modi’s invitation to meet him in […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat, soy fall on fund liquidation, better weather

By Michael Hirtzer July 15, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybeans and wheat fell on Wednesday, pressured by investment fund selling tied to outlooks for drier weather in the U.S. and reduced export demand. Corn futures reversed from earlier losses to finish narrowly higher as midday weather outlooks predicted hot temperatures that could stress plants during the crucial pollination phase. […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Influential hedge fund takes stake in Syngenta

By Mike Stone July 14, 2015

Reuters — Hedge fund Paulson + Co. has taken a stake in Syngenta, and could push for the board of directors of the Swiss pesticide maker to accept a takeover offer from U.S. seed company Monsanto, people familiar with the matter said Tuesday. Monsanto, the world’s largest seed company, made a US$45 billion bid for […] Read more

Ukraine’s Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk and Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper meet at Meech Lake’s Willson House at Chelsea, Que. on Tuesday. (Deb Ransom photo courtesy PMO)

Beef Cattle, Cereals, Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Pulses

Talks wrap on Canada/Ukraine free trade pact

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff July 14, 2015

Canada’s crop and livestock producers expect to benefit soon from a free trade agreement with Ukraine, on which the two countries’ governments have now formally completed talks. Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Tuesday, during a visit from Ukraine’s Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, that trade negotiations between the two countries wrapped up in Kiev on July 9, and […] Read more

Feed Grain Weekly: Barley seeing low prices, demand

2025/26 canola production jumps nearly 13 per cent

Crop tour finds strong corn, soy potential along with diseases in Illinois, western Iowa

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Feed Grain Weekly: Barley seeing low prices, demand

2025/26 canola production jumps nearly 13 per cent

Crop tour finds strong corn, soy potential along with diseases in Illinois, western Iowa

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U.S. grains: Corn rises, soy eases on outlooks for drier weather

Genetically modified diamondback moth offers pest control hope

Prairies should see rain this week, except where needed most

ICE weekly outlook: Canola faces resistance

CBOT weekly outlook: Soy headed above US$11 if weather stays wet

An annual checkup for native pasture

India’s Modi battles opposition to key land reform

U.S. grains: Wheat, soy fall on fund liquidation, better weather

Influential hedge fund takes stake in Syngenta

Talks wrap on Canada/Ukraine free trade pact

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