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Enjoy stable diesel market while you can, analyst says

By GFM Network News March 13, 2018

CNS Canada — The short-term outlook for the diesel market in North America calls for current prices to remain largely untouched through spring planting — but it could change drastically after that. According to Tom Kloza of the Oil Price Information Service in New Jersey, prices for diesel could even get higher than crude oil. […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Pulse weekly outlook: India not a guaranteed market

By GFM Network News March 13, 2018

CNS Canada — Despite positive developments between Canada and India in regards to pulse crops, the CEO of Pulse Canada is warning producers not to rely on India as market for pulses. “India is not the market that it was eight months ago and it emphasizes the need to find alternate markets,” Gordon Bacon said. […] Read more

The best time to deal with a weed such as kochia is when it's small.

Features, Pulses

In-crop mechanical weed control

Controlling weeds mechanically can help overcome Group 2 resistant weeds in pulses

By Lisa Guenther March 13, 2018

Group 2 resistant weeds are an annual problem for lentil producers. But there are a few outside-the-box methods that may give farmers better control than herbicide alone. University of Saskatchewan grad student Alex Alba led a study looking at three in-crop mechanical weed control methods, including: Tine harrows; Rotary hoe; and, Inter-row tillage. Alba used […] Read more

Editor's column, Wheat & Chaff

Editor’s Column: Not planning for a record year

By Leeann Minogue March 13, 2018

While most of our seeding plans have been locked in for months due to rotations and seed purchases, like most grain farmers, we’re still doing some fine tuning at the margins. Should we grow lentils? Nobody seems to be predicting that Indian import markets will change any time soon. But they grew so well last […] Read more

Crops, Features

Testing the calcium response

Cavalier Agrow is running field trials to test the agronomics of calcium

By Lisa Guenther March 13, 2018

An independent ag retailer in northwest Saskatchewan is examining the agronomics of applying calcium. So far they’ve found the best yield response and economic return in the most calcium-deficient soils. “As those calcium levels went up — no surprise — our returns came down,” said Greg Frey, location manager for Cavalier Agrow near Meota, Sask. […] Read more

Codie Stoain is a young Saskatchewan farmer offering custom spraying and trucking services in hopes of one day being able to afford to expand his own land base.

Crops, News

Custom operators are farmers too

Farmer Panel: Whether your farm is growing, holding steady  or downsizing, custom work has a fit

By Lee Hart March 13, 2018

Starting out, winding down or expanding the farm business or somewhere in between — those are among the good reasons producers for this Farmer Panel are providing custom farming services. Ultimately custom farming is about providing some extra cash flow or farm income when the equipment lineup may be somewhat oversized for the farm land […] Read more

Crops, Pulses

6 strategies to manage weeds in pulse crops

From tillage to pre-seed and pre-emergent herbicide applications in pulses

By Doug Fehr March 8, 2018

Pulse crop growers face unique challenges in terms of managing weed populations in their crop. Not only are pulse crops less competitive, there are limited choices for pre-seed and in-crop herbicide applications, compared to canola and corn. Plan ahead to manage weed populations and resistance using the tools available. There are many choices for grassy […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Peas, Pulses

Pulse weekly outlook: Alberta pea area tries to hang on

By GFM Network News March 8, 2018

CNS Canada — Despite a drop in spot prices due to tariffs imposed by India on peas, one industry expert says she isn’t convinced that means acreage will drastically be reduced in Alberta this spring. “I think we’ll see a little bit of a drop, but I don’t think it will be as impactful as […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Late-season snowstorm brings Prairies moisture

By GFM Network News March 8, 2018

CNS Canada — After a winter spent waiting for snow, farmers across the southern Prairies were happy when the forecast was right and Western Canada received a late winter snowstorm. “We’ve heard moisture’s coming before and it doesn’t show up or it goes around us. So when it started snowing and it started adding up […] Read more

Columns, Markets

A review of the market fundamentals

Back to basics — the rudiments, the essentials and the nitty gritty details of fundamentals

By Brian Wittal March 7, 2018

When talking about markets you always hear the terms technicals and fundamentals. “Technicals” refers primarily to the historical and present day charting information for a commodity. This includes examining all of the formations, trend lines, etc., to determine where futures prices are going. “Fundamentals” encompasses other aspects that can influence markets — such as politics, currencies, […] Read more

Daily Network News

JBS reaches deal with U.S. meatpacking workers who went on strike

Public consultation open on national beef code of practice

Pulse weekly: Indian forecasters predict below-normal monsoon

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