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U.S. grains: Wheat falls as supply risks ease

By Michael Hirtzer June 12, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures fell to their lowest level in 1-1/2 weeks on Friday, surrendering more gains from a recent rally, weighed down by plentiful supplies and slow export sales. Corn and soybean prices also eased, with overall favourable U.S. crop conditions contributing to the downward pressure on prices. Wheat slid from […] Read more

(Todd Rosenberg photo via KraftFoodsGroup.com)

Dairy Cattle, Fruit/Vegetables, General, Markets

Canadian, U.S. regulators clear Heinz and Kraft merger

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff June 11, 2015

Antitrust regulators in both Canada and the U.S. have fixed their seals of official inaction on ketchup giant H.J. Heinz’s play for control of Kraft Foods Group. Canada’s Competition Bureau has confirmed that it wrapped its review of the proposed deal and issued its “no action” letter to the companies on Wednesday. A “no action” […] Read more

Crops, Forages, Weather

Prairies’ forage a tale of mixed moisture levels

By Dave Sims June 11, 2015

CNS Canada — Forage crops in Saskatchewan and Alberta are badly in need of rain, while alfalfa is already being cut in Manitoba, a testament to the difference in moisture levels across Western Canada. The majority of the snow in Alberta was gone by the end of March, according to the chairwoman of the Alberta […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Flax market falling in anticipation of large new crop

By Terryn Shiells June 11, 2015

CNS Canada –– Spot prices for flax in Western Canada have dropped off in the last couple of days, reacting to expectations of large new-crop production in other parts of the world. “If you look at the main line companies, they’ve gone from C$13 to $14 a bushel, down to $11.60,” said Grant Fehr, flaxseed […] Read more

(Michael Thompson photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat slips to one-week low on raised supply outlook

By Michael Hirtzer June 11, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures extended losses to the lowest levels in a week on Thursday, pressured by gains in the dollar and after the U.S. Department of Agriculture raised its supply outlook. Soybeans and corn also eased as the stronger greenback made U.S. goods less attractive in international markets. The dollar climbed […] Read more

Pacific sea surface temperature anomalies for the week centred on June 3. (CPC.ncep.noaa.gov)

Crops, Pasture, Reuters, Weather

U.S. agency sees El Nino likely to last into 2016

By Reuters June 11, 2015

New York | Reuters — A U.S. weather forecaster warned on Thursday the El Nino weather pattern that can cause droughts in Asia and heavy rain in the Americas will likely last into next year, longer than previously expected and potentially roiling crops and commodity prices. The Climate Prediction Center (CPC), an agency of the […] Read more

Crops, Reuters, Weather

Warming Pacific waters seen fuelling lengthy El Nino

By Reuters June 10, 2015

Sydney | Reuters –– Pacific Ocean temperatures continue to warm, supporting El Nino weather conditions for the rest of 2015, Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology said Tuesday. An El Nino can have devastating consequences for agriculture globally, causing heavy rains and floods in South America and scorching weather in Asia and as far away as east […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Iraq recaptures some grain silos seized by Islamic State

By Jonathan Saul June 10, 2015

London | Reuters — Iraq has re-taken control of some grain silos previously seized by Islamic State, but most of the grain held cannot be used as militants aim to destroy sites when retreating, a senior grain official said Tuesday. Islamic State, the breakaway al Qaeda group, which declared an Islamic caliphate across parts of […] Read more

NORAC’s boom height control systems are already compatible with several Topcon products. (TopconPositioning.com)

Crops, Machinery

GPS firm buys sprayer boom control maker NORAC

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff June 10, 2015

Saskatoon tech firm NORAC Systems, best known today for its automated boom height control systems for field sprayers, is set to become part of a major U.S. GPS systems firm. California-based Topcon Positioning Group announced Wednesday it will buy NORAC for an undisclosed sum, as the latest of Topcon’s recent plays in the precision ag […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

Richardson buying bigger margarine market share

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff June 10, 2015

Prairie grain and agrifood firm Richardson International is going long on shortening with a deal for major Canadian margarine firm Golden Gate. Privately-held, Winnipeg-based Richardson is no stranger to the margarine business as the owner of the Canola Harvest brand, having bought Canbra Foods in 1999 and Innovative Foods in 2011. Owned and operated by […] Read more

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Crops

U.S. grains: Wheat falls as supply risks ease

Canadian, U.S. regulators clear Heinz and Kraft merger

Prairies’ forage a tale of mixed moisture levels

Flax market falling in anticipation of large new crop

U.S. grains: Wheat slips to one-week low on raised supply outlook

U.S. agency sees El Nino likely to last into 2016

Warming Pacific waters seen fuelling lengthy El Nino

Iraq recaptures some grain silos seized by Islamic State

GPS firm buys sprayer boom control maker NORAC

Richardson buying bigger margarine market share

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