

Prairie forecast: Stormy start in the east, slightly cooler west
Issued Feb. 7, covering Feb. 7 to 14, 2024

Grain grading tools not just at the elevator
Learn how to assess what you have in the bin

U.S. grains: Soybeans firm on bargain-buying ahead of USDA report
Wheat futures rose while corn ended lower on forecasts for rain in Argentina

EU recommends ambitious 2040 climate target, goes light on farming
In face of farmer protests, EU weakens some recommendations related to agriculture

Protein sector faces labour crunch: report
Nearly two thirds of agri-food companies can't hire all the workers they need

Yield challenge to tap competitive, community spirit
Nutrien Ag Solutions’ puts up $55,000 in prize money for community organization

U.S. grains: Soybeans move higher on technical trading ahead of government reports
Strong dollar weighed heavy on wheat; corn pressured by sluggish exports

Funds still sitting on large net short position in canola
Soybeans' net short position increased by about 5,000 contracts

Italy’s farmers head to Rome in tractor convoy protest
Protests in France, Germany eased; farmers blocked Dutch-Belgian border

Ukraine’s farm unions ask government to protect free EU market access
The European Commission has proposed limited Ukrainian imports to pacify protesting farmers