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Saskatchewan spring planting virtually complete

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm June 13, 2024

At 98 per cent complete, spring planting in Saskatchewan has essentially wrapped up for 2024, although for rain has delayed farmers’ last rounds in the northeast and east-central regions of the province. For the week ended June 10, it was the northeast that received the most precipitation in Saskatchewan. The province’s latest crop report noted […] Read more

The federal government has invested over $5 million to spur growth and resilience in the barley sector. Photo: InnaTarasenko/iStock/Getty Images Plus

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Funding boost announced for barley research in Western Canada

By Miranda Leybourne June 13, 2024

The federal government has invested over $5 million into the barley sector, aimed at creating more resilient varieties that can handle climate change. Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay on June 12 announced $5,257,073 earmarked for the Canadian Barley Research Coalition. The funding echoes similar announcements for research clusters dedicated to commodities like canola […] Read more

New crop pricing for barley is becoming available at levels lower than old crop prices, says grain broker Agfinity. Photo: File

Barley, Corn, Markets

Feed weekly: Prairie barley market steady with good new crop projections

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 13, 2024

Feed barley bids are holding relatively steady in Western Canada, showing little movement over the past month as end users await the new crop amid relatively favourable growing conditions. Drought fears had encouraged some demand earlier in the year, but “now that those fears have been alleviated, (buyers) are starting to dig in,” according to […] Read more

Cereals, Reuters

Strategie Grains cuts EU wheat crop forecast as harvesting starts

By Gus Trompiz June 13, 2024

Paris | Reuters – Strategie Grains lowered its monthly forecast for this year’s soft wheat crop in the European Union, confirming its expectation for a four-year low in production as harvesting gets under way. The consultancy now sees 2024/25 soft wheat production in the 27-country bloc at 121.8 million metric tons, 1.7 million tons less […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Canadian Grain Commission announces grain grading changes

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 12, 2024

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) announced several grain grading changes for the 2024-25 crop year to better meet the needs of the domestic grain sector and global buyers. “The Canadian Grain Commission values stakeholder input and is implementing these changes based on feedback from the sector. They will support continued growth and Canada’s reputation as […] Read more

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Seeding very close to wrapping up in Alberta

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm June 10, 2024

Spring planting in Alberta has almost wrapped up for this year, with the agriculture ministry pegging it at 97 per cent complete province-wide as of June 4. Seeding advanced 20 points on the week with the pace at the five-year average. The greatest overall progress was made in northeastern, northwestern and central Alberta. The northeast […] Read more

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Markets

Feed Grain Weekly: Prices drift down as seeding nears completion

June 6, 2024

The recent influx of moisture across the Prairies put pressure on feed grain prices, according to an Alberta-based trader.

Crops

Manitoba farmers make good progress despite rain

June 5, 2024

Spring planting in Manitoba entered the home stretch at 83 per cent complete as of June 5. Manitoba Agriculture reported a 19-point gain from the previous week as farmers contended with wet conditions across much of the province.

Markets

Bigger cereal, pulse crops for Australia as canola contracts

June 3, 2024

Winter crop production in Australia has been projected to increase nine per cent at 51.3 million tonnes for 2024/25. That’s according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences which issued its latest supply and demand report on June 3.

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Livestock, Markets

‘Status quo’ for Prairie feed market

May 30, 2024

Feed grain bids in Western Canada lack any clear direction for the time being, as farmers finish up spring seeding around consistent rains.

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle rebound on technical buying

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall as rapid harvest overshadows China trade hopes

Good weather pushes Alberta harvest along

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