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U.S. grains: Corn, soy climb on weather jitters ahead of weekend

By GFM Network News June 17, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures rose nearly three per cent on Friday and soybeans more than two per cent on broad strength in commodities and uncertainty about Midwest crop weather, analysts said. Wheat followed the higher trend, rebounding on bargain buying after a six-session slide. At the Chicago Board of Trade, July corn […] Read more

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Saudi Arabia boosts stake in G3 Canada

By Rod Nickel, GFM Network News June 17, 2016

Winnipeg | Reuters — Saudi Arabia’s agriculture company has taken control of the majority investor in grain handler G3 Canada Ltd., according to a filing, reducing Bunge Ltd.’s stake and strengthening the kingdom’s efforts to secure food supplies. G3 Global Holdings, the joint venture of U.S. agribusiness Bunge and Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co. […] Read more

Crops, News, Weather

Topsoil moisture conditions mostly good, warmth spurs excellent crop growth

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending June 13

By Saskatchewan Agriculture June 16, 2016

Seeding in Saskatchewan is expected to be completed this week, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. While there are few fields of oats and flax, as well as some greenfeed and silage, being seeded at this time, 99.5 per cent of the crop is in the ground. The five-year (2011-2015) average for this time […] Read more

(Photo courtesy Water Management Research Unit, ARS/USDA)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy, corn sag on improving weather outlooks

By GFM Network News June 16, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean and corn futures fell on Thursday as funds liquidated long positions on improving U.S. weather forecasts and broad weakness in commodity and equities markets, analysts said. Wheat followed the lower trend, pressured by the expanding U.S. winter wheat harvest and plentiful world stockpiles. At the Chicago Board of Trade, […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Corn, soy retreat on rain in Midwest, profit-taking

By GFM Network News June 15, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn and soybean futures eased on Wednesday after better-than-expected rains fell in the Midwest crop belt, prompting investors to take profits after recent highs, analysts said. Wheat futures also declined, pressured by the expanding U.S. winter wheat harvest and plentiful global stocks. At the Chicago Board of Trade, soybeans for […] Read more

Cereals, Crops

Stripe rust on the horizon for winter wheat

Keep an eye on the weather. Precipitation may bring you more than just moist soil

By Julienne Isaacs June 14, 2016

Stripe rust is moving up the Pacific Northwest, so western Canadian producers might see infections in winter wheat this spring, says Randy Kutcher, associate professor at the University of Saskatchewan. Last year, there was a lot of stripe rust throughout the continent, but it was too dry on the Prairies to become a major concern […] Read more

A close-up of emerging corn seedlings north of London, Ont. on May 24, 2016. (Ralph Pearce photo)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn rallies on weather worries

By GFM Network News June 14, 2016

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. corn futures rose 1.5 per cent on Tuesday, rallying from early weakness as updated weather forecasts raised the risk of stressful hot and dry conditions in the Midwest crop belt. Soybean futures were mixed, with favourable crop ratings pressuring deferred contracts. Wheat futures fell, dragged down by the expanding U.S. […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn climbs on weather worries, soybeans retreat

By GFM Network News June 13, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn rose about 1.7 per cent on Monday as commodity funds extended net long positions on forecasts for potentially stressful hot weather in the Midwest and the Mississippi River Delta, traders said. Soybeans and wheat turned lower, retreating from early advances. Soybeans fell on profit-taking after the spot contract on […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans notch longest bull run in 43 years

By GFM Network News June 10, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures rose for the ninth straight week, the longest bull run in 43 years, on expectations that crop problems in Brazil and Argentina will steer more export business to the U.S. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed increased demand in a monthly crop report that raised the government’s […] Read more

Crops, News, Weather

Warm week provides excellent crop growth

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending June 6

By Saskatchewan Agriculture June 9, 2016

Seeding has essentially wrapped up in the province with 98 per cent of the 2016 crop in the ground, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. The five-year (2011-2015) average for this time of year is 89 per cent seeded. Many producers have completed seeding operations and are working on in-crop herbicide applications. Topsoil moisture […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

Winter wheat

U.S. grains: Corn, soy climb on weather jitters ahead of weekend

Saudi Arabia boosts stake in G3 Canada

Topsoil moisture conditions mostly good, warmth spurs excellent crop growth

U.S. grains: Soy, corn sag on improving weather outlooks

U.S. grains: Corn, soy retreat on rain in Midwest, profit-taking

Stripe rust on the horizon for winter wheat

U.S. grains: Corn rallies on weather worries

U.S. grains: Corn climbs on weather worries, soybeans retreat

U.S. grains: Soybeans notch longest bull run in 43 years

Warm week provides excellent crop growth

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