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University of Alberta researcher Ehsan Feizollahi helped test the use of cold plasma to decontaminate grains.

Plasma shows promise against fusarium-formed toxins

The fourth state of matter could someday be put to work at a malt house or feedlot near you

By Alexis Kienlen May 27, 2024

Researchers at the University of Alberta are harnessing a high-tech concept to decontaminate grain. They’re using cold plasma, which is created by electrical discharge in a low-pressure gas. One of the most common uses is in fluorescent lighting, which creates light with little heat. Cold plasma is the fourth state of matter, alongside solid, liquid […] Read more

Canola plants in flower in a field north of Lorette, Man. on July 20, 2022. (Dave Bedard photo)

Markets

Fund short position steady in canola

May 27, 2024

The managed money net short position in canola futures held steady during the week ended May 21, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

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News

Farm wages, benefits have room to improve, survey says

Agriculture wages lag behind fields like construction, manufacturing, transport; jobs may lack basic benefits

By Geralyn Wichers May 27, 2024

"While some agriculture employers offered these benefits, many participating organizations do not offer any flexible work arrangements or basic benefits like sick days," CAHRC wrote in a report on its 2024 survey of compensation practices in Canadian agriculture.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat rises 7 per cent this week on Russia crop worries

By Reuters, Tom Polansek May 24, 2024

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures closed nearly flat on Friday but rose seven per cent for the week as concerns grew over crop losses in Russia and other exporting countries.

Detail from the front of the CBOT building in Chicago. (Vito Palmisano/iStock/Getty Images)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat ends up on Black Sea crop worries, but rally seen losing steam

By Reuters May 23, 2024

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures extended gains on Thursday after reaching a 10-month peak a day earlier, as lingering dryness and worries over the Black Sea crop continued to underpin the market.

Crops

Saskatchewan sees good seeding progress, but behind average pace

May 23, 2024

Spring planting in Saskatchewan progressed 24 points during the week ended May 20, putting seeding at 56 per cent complete, according to the provincial Agriculture department. However, that’s 12 points behind this time last year and well below the five-year average of 76 per cent finished.

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Markets

U.S. corn still moving into feed channels, but new business slow

May 23, 2024

Corn from the United States continued to move into Canadian feed channels at a steady pace, but little fresh business is going on the books as end users turn their attention to new crop production prospects.

News

No progress on rail strike negotiations, say union, companies

Strike action delayed until CIRB hands down decision on safety implications of work stoppage

By Geralyn Wichers May 23, 2024

No progress has been made in negotiations with Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway the union representing many of their workers said yesterday.

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

Markets

CBOT Weekly: Spring wheat poised for good conditions

May 22, 2024

Planting of the spring wheat in the United States continues to be off to an excellent start, according to Tom Lilja of Progressive Ag in Fargo. Meanwhile, the heavy rains that fell as of May 21 are very likely to lead to less corn being seeded with U.S. farmers switching to soybeans.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat sets 10-month high on deteriorating Russian harvest prospects

By Reuters May 22, 2024

Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures climbed to a 10-month peak on Wednesday as worries grew about deteriorating harvest prospects in top exporter Russia, before the market turned lower.

Daily Network News

India, Japan canola crops to be steady in 2026/27 – USDA

ICE Weekly: Trade waits for canola to break out

Advance Payments Program interest free limit set at $250,000 for 2026

Cereals

Plasma shows promise against fusarium-formed toxins

Fund short position steady in canola

Farm wages, benefits have room to improve, survey says

U.S. grains: Wheat rises 7 per cent this week on Russia crop worries

U.S. grains: Wheat ends up on Black Sea crop worries, but rally seen losing steam

Saskatchewan sees good seeding progress, but behind average pace

U.S. corn still moving into feed channels, but new business slow

No progress on rail strike negotiations, say union, companies

CBOT Weekly: Spring wheat poised for good conditions

U.S. grains: Wheat sets 10-month high on deteriorating Russian harvest prospects

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