Cereals & Production Tips

Russian harvesting technology has advanced beyond that illustrated in this Soviet-era poster.

Barley, Crops, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Black Sea in it for the long haul

The Former Soviet Union, once Canada's largest wheat customer, is now its largest competitor

By GFM Network News October 29, 2015

Black Sea wheat exports are projected at an all-time high this year, and there is good reason to have confidence in this forecast. During the 2015/16 marketing year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that the states of the former Soviet Union excluding Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia (FSU-12) will export a record 45 million […] Read more

Crops, Oats

Oats steady and low, but price-wise the worst is over

By GFM Network News October 28, 2015

Manitoba’s oat market is sitting low and stagnant, but since the commodity traditionally tracks corn futures, prices aren’t likely to depreciate further, says a U.S. analyst. “I think Manitoba farmers were expecting a lot better and Saskatchewan farmers were expecting a lot worse, but really when the combines got in the field—you know everything was […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie wheat bids up as basis improves

By GFM Network News October 26, 2015

CNS Canada — Cash wheat bids across Western Canada moved higher during the week ended Friday, as basis levels showed some improvement at most locations. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were up by C$7-$8 per tonne on average across the three Prairie provinces, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Demand for North American durum now a balancing act

By GFM Network News October 22, 2015

CNS Canada — North American durum prices are teetering on an edge and could tip higher or lower as the balance between producer selling and demand fluctuates, one U.S. analyst says. Canada’s production came in lower than expected due to drought during the growing season, which propped up durum prices, despite wheat’s global supply glut. […] Read more

There are five new cereal varieties on the market for 2016, in addition to all the high-performing varieties that have come to market in the past few years.

Cereals, Crops

New cereal varieties ready for 2016

Put these seven new cereal varieties into your list of possibilities for next spring's planning

By Leeann Minogue October 22, 2015

There are seven new cereal varieties on the market for 2016, in addition to all the high-performing varieties that we’ve seen in the past few years. Farmers in durum growing areas may be interested in Secan’s new AAC Marchwell VB, the first midge tolerant durum. FP Genetics Elgin ND Elgin ND was developed by North Dakota […] Read more

In spite of expectations for increased seeding of winter wheat, the immediate challenges include the price per bushel and managing fusarium head blight. (Ralph Pearce photo)

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans, Winter Wheat

Pearce: Winter wheat’s challenges go beyond just the seeding

By Ralph Pearce, GFM Network News October 22, 2015

For the past five growing seasons, winter wheat has taken it on the chin in terms of its status as one of the Big Three crops in Eastern Canada. Compared to soybeans, which have seen a steady climb to the three million-acre mark in those five seasons, wheat has suffered from poor seeding conditions with […] Read more

Cereals, Corn, Crops, Markets, Weather

Man. corn harvest progresses rapidly despite moisture issues

By GFM Network News October 21, 2015

CNS Canada — Manitoba’s corn harvest is nearly finished and may be bringing farmers above-average yields, according to a provincial crop specialist — though some producers have had to make tough decisions when it comes to drydown. The province’s latest crop report for the week ended Oct. 13 pegged grain corn’s harvest progress at 45 […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Alta. feed prices hang steady despite swings in quality

By GFM Network News October 21, 2015

CNS Canada –– As harvest winds to a close across the Prairies, some feedlot operators say they’ve noticed more feed barley and feed wheat out there than they initially thought. The quality of the feed varies greatly, with some second-cut wheat being accepted as high-quality with reasonable protein, while other loads arrive with sprouting, bleaching […] Read more

Crops, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

U.S. wheat futures expected to retest nearby lows

By GFM Network News October 20, 2015

CNS Canada –– U.S. wheat futures may have corrected off of nearby lows, but the nearby path of least resistance remains pointed lower, according to a market analyst. “In the big picture, we have plenty of supplies and demand has been lacklustre,” said Randy Martinson of Progressive Ag at Fargo, N.D. With export demand eroding, […] Read more

Barley, Cereals, Corn, Crops, Forages, Livestock, Markets, Oats, Soybeans, Spring Wheat

Feed: Frost pressures Australian barley

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News October 20, 2015

CNS Canada –– Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world feed grains markets on Tuesday, Oct. 20. • The Grains Industry of Western Australia is predicting the area will harvest a 3.19 million-tonne barley crop in 2015-16. However, some recent frosts are casting questions on whether that mark will be reached. • […] Read more

GFM Network News

U.S. grains: Soybean futures inch higher on China trade optimism

CBOT Weekly: China, shutdown guiding the market

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