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Canary seed growers optimistic for 2024

By GFM Network News April 16, 2024

David Nobbs, chair of the Canary Seed Development Commission of Saskatchewan and pulse merchant for Purely Canada Foods, said exports are on pace for 110,000 to 120,000 tonnes in 2023-24, compared to 150,000 to 160,000 in a typical year. Statistics Canada (StatCan) projected 125,000 tonnes of exports for 2023-24, compared to 147,000 the previous year.

The Chicago Board of Trade building on May 28, 2018. (Harmantasdc/iStock Editorial/Getty Images)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Markets react calmly to Iran drone attack on Israel

Grain, soy futures end lower; USDA winter wheat ratings decline

By Reuters, GFM Network News April 15, 2024

CBOT soy, corn and wheat futures closed lower on Monday, anchored by ample grain supplies, slow export demand and a decline in crude oil futures after concerns eased about Iran's weekend drone attack on Israel, analysts said.

How many ounces do you get in a pint? That depends on where you are — or, at least, where your pint glass came from.

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The facts we stumble over

Why the frost on your windshield didn't kill your crop, and other nuggets of wisdom

By Ieuan Evans April 15, 2024

When I undertook field research trials in Alberta in the 1970s on fungicides and insecticides for disease and insect control, I was often stymied by the Imperial (Canadian), U.S. and metric measurement systems. While the metric system was fairly straightforward and in its Canadian infancy, I had a hard time reconciling U.S. and Canadian measurement […] Read more

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Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybean futures rally, defying bearish USDA report

By Reuters, GFM Network News April 12, 2024

Chicago Board of Trade grain and soybean futures rallied on Friday on money flow from managed funds, rising demand and weather concerns, analysts said.

Markets

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Spring wheat advances, durum lower

By GFM Network News April 12, 2024

Western Canadian spring wheat bids were steady to higher during the week ended April 11, while durum prices fell below the C$400 per tonne mark entirely.

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Food and beverage sales to fall in 2024; processor margins to improve

Stabilizing or declining input prices working their way through the supply chain, FCC says

By Geralyn Wichers, GFM Network News April 12, 2024

Farm Credit Canada is predicting Canadian food and beverage sales will fall slightly this year as consumers manage tight budgets. Gross margins, however, should increase as the effects of falling commodity prices work their way through the supply chain, the farm lender said in an April 9 news release.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn futures drop despite lower US supply numbers

By Reuters, GFM Network News April 11, 2024

Chicago corn futures dipped on Thursday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture projected domestic ending stocks will remain at a five-year high, despite a reduction from last month.

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Markets

USDA holds steady on Brazilian production estimates

By GFM Network News April 11, 2024

Soybean and corn production in Brazil remains uncertain after a pair of conflicting reports released April 11.

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Markets

Feed Grain Weekly: Seeding preparations begin in Alberta

By GFM Network News April 11, 2024

As growers prepare to seed in parts of Alberta, the lack of moisture during the winter continues to be a concern. However, a major snowstorm which brought various amounts of precipitation to the central part of the province has relieved some stress.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy drops, corn ticks up ahead of Brazil and US crop reports

By Reuters, GFM Network News April 10, 2024

Chicago Board of Trade soy fell on Wednesday after hitting a one-month low as traders awaited a U.S. Department of Agriculture supply and demand report and Brazil's Conab crop forecast.

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

Cereals

Canary seed growers optimistic for 2024

U.S. grains: Markets react calmly to Iran drone attack on Israel

The facts we stumble over

U.S. grains: Soybean futures rally, defying bearish USDA report

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Spring wheat advances, durum lower

Food and beverage sales to fall in 2024; processor margins to improve

U.S. grains: Corn futures drop despite lower US supply numbers

USDA holds steady on Brazilian production estimates

Feed Grain Weekly: Seeding preparations begin in Alberta

U.S. grains: Soy drops, corn ticks up ahead of Brazil and US crop reports

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