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Early Sask. lentil, pea harvests likely to support prices

By Jade Markus July 16, 2015

CNS Canada –– Saskatchewan’s dryness could likely mean an earlier harvest and smaller yield for pea and lentil crops this year, according to a regional crop specialist. That means new-crop prices will be supported, said Chuck Penner, president at LeftField Commodity Research. Old crops are disappearing, he said, and the market will become active as […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets, Weather

Prairie durum prices rising as farmers aren’t selling

By Terryn Shiells July 16, 2015

CNS Canada — Prices for durum in the Prairie cash market have been on the rise recently, but there are very few actual transactions being made as farmers aren’t selling. “The companies know that, generally speaking, farmers aren’t in the mood to sell, so they’re probably trying to maybe encourage deliveries of last year’s durum, […] Read more

Stripe rust in wheat. (Yue Jin photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Cereals, Crops, Weather

Manitoba rust diseases dissipate as fusarium appears

By Dave Sims July 16, 2015

CNS Canada –– The spread of leaf and stripe rust in southern Manitoba appears to be over. The diseases, which generally target cereal crops, were thought to have blown up from the northern U.S. in late spring. Fields near Carman and Killarney both tested positive for rust in winter and spring wheat. Recent warm weather, […] Read more

A rye cover crop. (Stephen Ausmus photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Rye prices seen high, but stable

By Jade Markus July 16, 2015

CNS Canada –– Rye crops have been reacting to Saskatchewan’s heat and dryness by developing faster than they would normally be — but healthy crops elsewhere appear to be helping to keep global prices stable, at least for the time being. U.S. crops may stop rye prices from moving too turbulently, at least until Canada’s […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Reuters

Malteurop parent to buy barley trader Interbrau

By Reuters July 16, 2015

Paris | Reuters — French co-operative group Vivescia has entered into an agreement to buy German malting barley trader Interbrau GmbH from Swiss grain trading group Ameropa, the companies said Thursday. Founded in 1961, Interbrau specializes in international malting barley trading and logistics, and operates in Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia and Canada. The acquisition […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Weather

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

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Early Sask. lentil, pea harvests likely to support prices

Prairie durum prices rising as farmers aren’t selling

Manitoba rust diseases dissipate as fusarium appears

Rye prices seen high, but stable

Malteurop parent to buy barley trader Interbrau

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

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