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ICE weekly outlook: Canola watching weather

By Phil Franz-Warkentin October 12, 2016

CNS Canada — Snow, rain and cold temperatures over the past week helped canola futures trend higher, hitting their strongest levels in three months. With about a fifth of the crop facing harvest delays, more gains are possible, but the large U.S. soybean crop remains a bearish influence in the background. “Farmers continue to struggle […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans drop on weather view

By Mark Weinraub October 7, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn and soybean futures weakened on Friday on forecasts for dry weather in the Midwest that will allow farmers to pick up the pace of what is expected to be a record harvest of both crops, traders said. Wheat futures also eased as investors squared positions ahead of a key […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Manitoba sunflowers ready for harvest

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News October 7, 2016

CNS Canada — Most sunflower fields in southern Manitoba are ready for harvest, but the province first needs to see some drier weather. A handful of fields have seen some harvest activity already, “but the bulk is still to come,” said Ben Friesen, purchasing manager with Scoular Canada at Winkler, Man. “If the sun shines, […] Read more

A satellite view of Hurricane Matthew at about 1 p.m. ET on Oct. 6, as the hurricane regained Category 4 status. (NASA/NOAA GOES Project)

Crops, Fruit/Vegetables, Reuters, Weather

U.S. farmers race to ready for Hurricane Matthew’s blast

By Chris Prentice October 6, 2016

New York | Reuters — Hurricane Matthew, the fiercest Caribbean storm in nearly a decade, roiled commodities markets and forced companies from cane refiners to orange juice makers to shutter as it whipped its way toward the southeastern U.S. on Thursday. Southeastern companies were closing down operations ahead of a storm that could threaten some […] Read more

Crops, Forages, Weather

High-quality forages tougher to find this year

By Dave Sims October 6, 2016

CNS Canada — There seems to be no shortage of forages in Western Canada this year, as wet weather has allowed grasses to keep progressing at a steady rate. Finding high-quality hay could be the challenge, however, according to crop watchers in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. “It’s been tough for guys to put four to five […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Soybeans, wheat edge higher on short-covering

By Michael Hirtzer September 27, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grain and oilseed futures were mostly higher on Tuesday, with soybeans rebounding from an earlier five-month low on support from investor short-covering ahead of a U.S. Department of Agriculture quarterly stocks report due on Friday. Rainfall delayed the U.S. corn and soybean harvests, while heavy precipitation could curb wheat output […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Weather

Malt barley growers face tough questions in soggy Alberta

By Dave Sims September 22, 2016

CNS Canada — Unseasonably wet conditions in Alberta this year are causing quality concerns for malt barley growers there. Harvest typically begins in late August for many growers, but steady downpours have forced delays across much of the province. “We actually started Sept. 1, but we only got two days in before it started to […] Read more

The Northern Lights over Winnipeg as seen from the International Space Station in January 2012. (NASA.gov)

Crops, Weather

Grain trade still wary of satellite-based StatsCan estimates

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News September 20, 2016

CNS Canada — Statistics Canada’s second attempt at using satellite imagery to determine the size of the country’s crops is in line with trade guesses when it comes to canola — but market participants are still taking the new methodology with a grain of salt. The model-based principal field crop estimates, released Tuesday, are calculated […] Read more

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California to limit pollutants from diesel exhaust to cow gas

By Sharon Bernstein September 19, 2016

Reuters — California on Monday moved to restrict air pollutants from sources as diverse as diesel trucks and cow flatulence, the latest of several efforts in the most populous U.S. state to reduce emissions leading to climate change. Under a bill signed Monday by Democratic Governor Jerry Brown, the state will cut emissions of methane […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Rainy Midwest sparks rally in corn, soybeans

By Julie Ingwersen September 16, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures rose 1.9 per cent on Friday as worries about rains delaying the Midwest harvest prompted traders to cover short positions ahead of the weekend, analysts said. Soybeans and wheat followed corn higher. Chicago Board of Trade December corn futures settled up seven cents at $3.37 per bushel (all […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans rise on short-covering ahead of weekend, crop tour

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb higher to end week

Draft ‘MAHA’ commission report avoids pesticide crackdown feared by farm groups

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans rise on short-covering ahead of weekend, crop tour

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ICE weekly outlook: Canola watching weather

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans drop on weather view

Manitoba sunflowers ready for harvest

U.S. farmers race to ready for Hurricane Matthew’s blast

High-quality forages tougher to find this year

U.S. grains: Soybeans, wheat edge higher on short-covering

Malt barley growers face tough questions in soggy Alberta

Grain trade still wary of satellite-based StatsCan estimates

California to limit pollutants from diesel exhaust to cow gas

U.S. grains: Rainy Midwest sparks rally in corn, soybeans

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