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Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat higher on global supply fears; soybeans climb, corn eases

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Chicago | Reuters – U.S. wheat futures rose more than 2 percent on Tuesday as European wheat markets climbed on concern about tightening global supplies, traders said. Soybean futures firmed on renewed export demand for U.S. supplies while corn ended modestly lower, pressured by better-than-expected weekly U.S. crop condition ratings. Chicago Board of Trade September […] Read more
The camera arm was invented by Saskatchewan farmer Roland Wohlgemuth as a way to allow drivers to safely monitor how a grain trailer is being loaded without leaving the truck cab.
Equipment, Features

Load your grain trailer without the guesswork

New Prairie-grown camera arm device makes monitoring the hopper easier and safer

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Roland Wohlgemuth is an enterprising farmer who grows wheat, canola and peas on his 3,000-acre spread near Benito, Man. He’s been at it for 20 years, and like most producers, Wohlgemuth is well versed in finding solutions to problems that inevitably arise from time to time on the farm. One of them is quite ingenious […] Read more
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Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn, soy retreat on U.S. rains, broad declines in commodities

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Chicago | Reuters – U.S. corn and soybean futures declined on Monday, pressured by beneficial weekend rains in the Corn Belt and spillover weakness from outside commodity markets including crude oil and gold, analysts said. Wheat followed the weaker trend, with a firmer dollar adding to bearish sentiment. Chicago Board of Trade December corn settled […] Read more
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Beef Cattle, Cereals, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: DDGs becoming another feed option

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MarketsFarm – As traditional feed grains such as barley and wheat become more expensive due to persistent drought-like conditions in the Prairies, many feedlots are using alternative sources of feed for their animals. Dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGs), the grain by-products which remain after starch has been fermented through the making of alcohol or […] Read more
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Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans climb on exports, end week lower

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Chicago | Reuters – Chicago soybean futures gained on Friday after a second day of fresh export sales buoyed demand prospects, though forecasts for rain across the U.S. Midwest through the weekend capped gains. Corn was little changed while wheat added as harvest setbacks in North America, Russia and Western Europe raised concern over tightening […] Read more
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Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn, soy firm on demand strength

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Chicago | Reuters – Chicago corn and soybeans climbed on Thursday on stronger export sales, though gains were capped by rainfall across parts of the U.S. Midwest. Wheat traded near even before ending slightly lower, supported by firmer grains complex and distressed crops across North America. The market also awaits the U.S. Department of Agriculture monthly […] Read more
Insect infestations and mould growth are the main causes of grain quality degradation. For example, insects can increase from being barely noticeable to a major infestation in just three to four weeks during the months with higher temperatures.
Crops, Features

Ten tips for successful grain storage

Two storage experts discuss how to preserve cereal crop quality in the bin

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Grain farmers can breathe a sigh of relief once harvesting is done, but the job isn’t over until the crop is out of the bin and in the hands of buyers. That’s why preserving the quality and, therefore, the value of stored grain is so important. We asked two storage experts — Ken Hellevang, extension […] Read more

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