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The gap between gasoline and diesel prices at retail has recently narrowed, as shown at this Winnipeg truck stop on April 1. (Dave Bedard photo)

Diesel prices expected to see pressure in second quarter

By Dave Sims April 1, 2015

CNS Canada — The spring thaw may bring lower diesel prices to farmers in North America, according to a New Jersey-based oil expert. “A lot of new refining, worldwide, is coming on for diesel,” said Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst at the Oil Price Information Service. Compared to other fuels such as gasoline or jet […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy extends rally sparked by plantings report

By Mark Weinraub April 1, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures jumped 1.6 per cent on Wednesday, their third straight day of gains, as the U.S. government’s forecast for smaller-than-expected plantings of the oilseed continued to fuel buying. Corn and wheat also rose, rebounding from sharp losses on Tuesday as bargain buyers stepped in despite huge global supplies. A […] Read more

(Manitoba Co-operator file photo by Laura Rance)

Crops, Weather

Manitoba lifts fertilizing ban early

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff April 1, 2015

Manitoba farmers are cleared to apply spring fertilizer and manure on their fields, now that the ban which was supposed to last for another week and a half has been lifted. Soil temperatures across the province have risen to the point that the restriction — otherwise in effect each year between Nov. 10 and the following […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

U.S. EPA to require weed-resistance restrictions on glyphosate

By Carey Gillam March 31, 2015

Reuters — U.S. regulators will put new restrictions on the world’s most widely used herbicide to help address the rapid expansion of weeds resistant to the chemical, Reuters has learned. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed it will require a weed resistance management plan for glyphosate, the key ingredient in Monsanto’s immensely popular Roundup […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn hit by one-two punch of plantings, stocks data

By Tom Polansek March 31, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– A double-whammy of U.S. crop reports pegging corn plantings and inventories above traders’ estimates knocked down grain futures on Tuesday and fuelled forecasts for further price declines. Taken together, the data lifted expectations for corn supplies after U.S. farmers brought in a record harvest last year, signalling a boon for livestock […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

USDA sees corn acres, stocks above expectations, record soy seedings

By Mark Weinraub March 31, 2015

Washington | Reuters — U.S. farmers were seen cutting their corn plantings by less than expected in 2015 even as supplies ballooned to the highest since 1987, U.S. government data showed on Tuesday. The U.S. Agriculture Department, in its closely watched prospective plantings report, also predicted that farmers would devote a record 84.635 million acres […] Read more

This 2009 photo of alfalfa plots highlights the long-term consequences of neglecting soil phosphorus. The alfalfa in the front of the photo received composted beef cattle manure after years of receiving no phosphorus. The alfalfa at the back of the plot did not receive any additional phosphorus and has suffered dramatically. (Martin Entz photo)

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Minogue: Rebalance your fields’ phosphorus bank accounts

By Leeann Minogue March 31, 2015

While your crop rotations and your seeding practices have evolved into something your grandfather might not recognize, recommended phosphorous guidelines for Manitoba farmers haven’t changed in more than 20 years. Over the past year, Manitoba soil fertility experts came together to fill this gap. John Heard (Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development), Cindy Grant (Agriculture […] Read more

Crops, Reuters, Weather

Ocean warming suggests 50 per cent chance of El Nino

By Colin Packham March 31, 2015

Sydney | Reuters — Recent warming of the Pacific Ocean may signal an El Nino weather event is forming, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology said on Tuesday. Climate models indicate the central tropical Pacific Ocean is likely to continue to warm, with El Nino thresholds to be reached or exceeded by mid-year, the weather bureau […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Mosaic bracing for royalty hit from Sask. potash policy

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff March 30, 2015

U.S. fertilizer firm Mosaic Co. expects Saskatchewan’s new changes to its potash royalty structure to cost the company up to an extra US$100 million in 2015. Minnesota-based Mosaic said Monday its “expected impact” from Saskatchewan’s retroactive move in its 2015 budget will increase the company’s 2015 pre-tax payments by $80 million to $100 million (all […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie wheat bids weaken slightly, basis improves

By Terryn Shiells March 30, 2015

CNS Canada –– Wheat cash bids across Western Canada moved slightly lower in most classes during the week ended Friday, amid softness in U.S. futures and improving basis levels. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were steady to down about $4 per tonne, with bids ranging from $207 per tonne in north-central Saskatchewan […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle make gains, hogs mixed

CBOT Weekly: Little change expected from USDA

U.S. grains: Soy and corn ease as traders await US crop report

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U.S. livestock: Cattle make gains, hogs mixed

CBOT Weekly: Little change expected from USDA

U.S. grains: Soy and corn ease as traders await US crop report

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Diesel prices expected to see pressure in second quarter

U.S. grains: Soy extends rally sparked by plantings report

Manitoba lifts fertilizing ban early

U.S. EPA to require weed-resistance restrictions on glyphosate

U.S. grains: Corn hit by one-two punch of plantings, stocks data

USDA sees corn acres, stocks above expectations, record soy seedings

Minogue: Rebalance your fields’ phosphorus bank accounts

Ocean warming suggests 50 per cent chance of El Nino

Mosaic bracing for royalty hit from Sask. potash policy

Prairie wheat bids weaken slightly, basis improves

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