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Rising diesel could surge with U.S. infrastructure plan

By GFM Network News January 31, 2018

CNS Canada — Diesel costs in Western Canada are roughly eight to 10 cents higher on average than anytime in 2017, and an industry expert warns that gap could grow even more with a potential surge of U.S. construction. “I think we’re already seeing more evidence of a robust, consumption-driven U.S. as more disposable income […] Read more

General, Markets

FCC sees benefits in new Trans-Pacific trade pact

By GFM Network News January 30, 2018

CNS Canada — The future of trade for the Canadian agriculture industry is looking bright from the perspective of Canada’s federal ag lending agency, with progress on the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). According to Farm Credit Canada (FCC), anytime Canada can get less-restricted access to markets it is good for agriculture. “We can […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Pulse weekly outlook: Pulse acres on downswing

By GFM Network News January 30, 2018

CNS Canada — Pulse prices in Western Canada showed some movement during the week ended Tuesday, but mostly hung rangebound as India’s import restrictions on Canadian pulses continued to hold the market in check. Yellow peas fell 25 cents to a range of $5.75 to $7 a bushel. Green peas held steady at $7.50-$8.50 a […] Read more

Crops, Features

Is private crop insurance a fit for your farm?

Two Sask.-based companies are in the market. Find out how their products work

By Leeann Minogue January 30, 2018

We’re used to dealing with private sector hail insurance companies, or at least seeing their ads. Now two companies, both based in Moose Jaw, Sask., are offering private crop insurance products to cover grain farmers’ risk. You might wonder how private companies could compete against a government-run Crop Insurance program where premiums are government subsidized to the tune […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

EU review of Bayer’s Monsanto bid postponed further

By GFM Network News January 29, 2018

Frankfurt/Brussels | Reuters — Bayer’s quest to win regulatory approval for its planned takeover of Monsanto ran into further delays on Monday as European Union antitrust investigators extended their investigation by five working days until March 12. The ongoing proceedings would have given the German drugs and pesticides maker until midnight on Monday to offer […] Read more

Crops

More canola, wheat acres expected at pulses’ expense

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News January 26, 2018

CNS Canada –– Canadian farmers will seed more wheat and canola in 2018 at the expense of pulse crops, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s latest supply/demand estimates that include their first projections for the upcoming 2018-19 crop year. Total canola acres in 2018 are forecast at 24 million by the government agency, which would […] Read more

Cereals, Features

Fifty-six per cent is not a passing grade

In a special guest editorial Vicki Dutton argues for federal action on rail service

By Vicki Dutton January 24, 2018

Knock knock jokes are as old as the hills. For those of you who never had the pleasure, they went this way: “Knock, knock.” “Who’s there?” Then a roll-your-eyes type Q & A would ensue. These days rail service feels like a knock knock joke. The billion-dollar question is when and if cars will arrive. […] Read more

Crops, Machinery

CN’s Q4 grain handle down in ‘challenging conditions’

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News January 23, 2018

U.S. income tax reform more than offset “challenging” conditions, including reduced grain handle, in Canadian National Railway’s fourth fiscal quarter. Montreal-based CN on Tuesday reported net income of $2.611 billion on total revenues of $3.285 billion for its fourth quarter ending Dec. 31, up from $1.018 billion on $3.217 billion in the year-earlier Q4. The […] Read more

Crops, News, Weather

Most hoping for rain in the forecast

With low soil moisture reserves most Prairie farmers are hoping for snow and rain early this year

By Lee Hart January 23, 2018

It would be a hard sell to convince Robert Semeniuk of Smoky Lake, Alta., that 2017 was a very dry growing season. He is the only participant in the January 2018 Farmer Panel who, on his northeast Alberta farm, had to fight with too much moisture from seeding through to harvest. In many other regions […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Pulse weekly outlook: Australia makes progress with India, Canada waits

By GFM Network News January 23, 2018

CNS Canada –– Pulse crop prices in Western Canada are holding steady while questions remain about the future of trade with India. India in November imposed a 50 per cent import tariff on peas and in December a 30 per cent tariff was placed on chickpeas and lentils. The tariffs were imposed overnight and left […] Read more

Daily Network News

Canadian drought conditions improve in March

PMRA renamed as Pesticides Regulatory Directorate

U.S. deputy farm secretary to meet with Mosaic amid high fertilizer prices

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