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ICE November 2021 canola (candlesticks) with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages (yellow, green and black lines). (Barchart)

ICE weekly outlook: Canola remains expensive

By Glen Hallick, GFM Network News August 18, 2021

MarketsFarm — Concerns over the likelihood of a much smaller canola crop than previously anticipated, coupled with a very tight supply situation, continued to underpin values this week. That price rationing in turn has kept canola more expensive than other edible oils, according to trader Keith Ferley of RBC Dominion Securities in Winnipeg. “The market […] Read more

A dugout near Birtle, Man., shows the effects of an extremely dry year.

Beef Cattle, Cow-Calf, Livestock, News

Watch water quality and mineral consumption during drought

By Lisa Guenther August 18, 2021

As drought grips Western Canada and parts of Ontario, producers need to watch water quality and mineral consumption. Dr. Cheryl Waldner, professor and research chair at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, says that total dissolved solids and sulphates are two issues that farmers and ranchers should be testing for right now. Waldner was one […] Read more

Cattle graze near Dauphin, Man. in late July. (Manitoba Co-operator photo by Alexis Stockford)

Livestock, Weather

Feds lock in AgriRecovery funds before election call

Ottawa's pledged share now up to $500 million

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News August 16, 2021

Just hours ahead of a federal election call, the federal government has committed $500 million to cover its share of federal/provincial AgriRecovery support plans for drought-hit farmers across Canada’s West. Shortly before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit Sunday to Rideau Hall seeking the dissolution of Parliament for a federal election, Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau confirmed […] Read more

Heat and drought conditions this growing season have forced canola to develop early.
Photo: Greg Berg

Canola, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Something of a tough week for canola

By Glen Hallick, GFM Network News August 13, 2021

MarketsFarm – It was a bit of a tough week for canola on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), although there was something of a bright spot after the release of the August supply and demand estimates from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). As one trader put it, canola did its job by increasing in […] Read more

Canola, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Major canola supply issues ahead

By Glen Hallick, GFM Network News August 11, 2021

MarketsFarm – There’s a looming problem that’s on the verge of surfacing in the Canadian canola market – many growers will be unable to fulfill their contracts due to lower production. The drought across the Prairies dashed canola production estimates from the initially anticipated 20 million tonnes, to something that could be in the range […] Read more

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Saskatchewan commits over $100 million in drought support to livestock producers

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff August 10, 2021

With drought burning off pastures, drying water sources and raising feed costs, Saskatchewan’s provincial government pledged $119 million in drought relief to livestock producers. “We are acting swiftly to support Saskatchewan producers in retaining their breeding herd,” said David Marit, Saskatchewan’s agriculture minister. The funds, directed through the federal-provincial AgriRecovery program, would be available on […] Read more

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces financial support for the province's farmers and ranchers to offset drought-related costs.

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Alberta government pledges immediate drought aid to livestock producers

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff August 6, 2021

In a bid to support farmers and ranchers through a widespread drought, the Alberta government has slated $136 million to Alberta’s livestock producers to purchase feed and water, and cover fencing costs. Alberta Agriculture and Forestry is committing to an initial $94 per head payment, with an additional $106 per head payment to be made […] Read more

Smoke hangs over a pasture in a dry year.

News, News Roundup, Weather

How to reduce health effects of wildfire smoke at weaning time

A strong calf vaccination program is the most important step, experts say.

By Piper Whelan August 6, 2021

Reducing stress at weaning time may be even more important this year, due to challenging conditions over the summer. With wildfire smoke persisting across much of Canada, coupled with extremely dry conditions in some regions, producers need to be aware of how these factors can affect the health of their calves at weaning. “This is […] Read more

A sharply smaller spring wheat harvest due to drought may force bakers to change how they work with flour. Photo: DanielBendjy/E+/Getty Images

Cereals, Reuters, Spring Wheat

Millers, bakers fret as drought withers North America’s spring wheat

By Karl Plume, Rod Nickel, GFM Network News August 5, 2021

Reuters – Millers and bakers are draining wheat reserves and paying more for spring wheat used in baking, as drought shrivels crops across the Canadian Prairies and northern U.S. Plains that produce more than half of the world’s supply. U.S. and Canadian farmers are bracing for a sharply smaller spring wheat harvest due to the […] Read more

Canola, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Volatility expected in canola markets

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News August 5, 2021

MarketsFarm – The ICE Futures canola market saw some large price moves during the week ended Aug. 4, hitting their lowest levels in a month as investors booked profits before recovering to hold relatively range-bound overall. More choppiness is expected over the next few weeks, as the market waits to get a better handle on […] Read more

Canada says Australia has re-opened market access for beef and beef products

China’s soymeal glut raises demand doubts ahead of US soybean export season

Potash miner K+S reports Q2 core profit miss, confirms 2025 guidance

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Canada says Australia has re-opened market access for beef and beef products

China’s soymeal glut raises demand doubts ahead of US soybean export season

Potash miner K+S reports Q2 core profit miss, confirms 2025 guidance

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ICE weekly outlook: Canola remains expensive

Watch water quality and mineral consumption during drought

Feds lock in AgriRecovery funds before election call

ICE weekly outlook: Something of a tough week for canola

ICE weekly outlook: Major canola supply issues ahead

Saskatchewan commits over $100 million in drought support to livestock producers

Alberta government pledges immediate drought aid to livestock producers

How to reduce health effects of wildfire smoke at weaning time

Millers, bakers fret as drought withers North America’s spring wheat

ICE weekly outlook: Volatility expected in canola markets

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