Cereals & Production Tips

Durum at a standstill despite fresh numbers from StatsCan

By GFM Network News December 8, 2015

CNS Canada — Even fresh domestic production numbers aren’t able to move Canada’s durum prices, one analyst says, as the market stays stagnant on lacklustre processing demand from North Africa and Europe. “I think the trade was anticipating this number for a long time,” said Jerry Klassen, manager of the Canadian office for Swiss-based GAP […] Read more

Cereals, Crops

Province backs new Hamilton bulk flour mill

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News December 7, 2015

With public funds in hand, Winnipeg agrifood firm Parrish and Heimbecker is set to build Ontario’s first new flour mill in three-quarters of a century, near the company’s grain terminal in Hamilton. The provincial government on Monday pledged a $5 million investment from the Food and Beverage Growth Fund arm of its $2.5 billion Jobs […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie spring wheat bids rise with U.S. futures

By GFM Network News December 7, 2015

CNS Canada –– Cash spring wheat bids across Western Canada moved higher during the week ended Monday, as gains in U.S. futures and continued weakness in the Canadian dollar both provided support. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were up by C$3-$6 per tonne during the week, according to price quotes from a […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Lethbridge feed wheat stays steady, barley moves downward

By GFM Network News December 2, 2015

CNS Canada –– Feed barley prices have come down while wheat holds steady in Lethbridge, Alta., the centre of Western Canada’s livestock feeding sector. The price of feed barley at Lethbridge fell about $10 a tonne throughout November to sit at about $210-$212 per tonne — for three main reasons, according to Jim Beusekom of […] Read more

Barley, Livestock, Machinery, Spring Wheat

Alta. to tweak farm worker bill for ‘clarity’

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News December 1, 2015

With consultations only just out of the gate and the legislation awaiting second reading, the Alberta government already plans to amend Bill 6, its farm and ranch worker protection bill, for “greater clarity.” While not mentioning recent vocal protests over the bill, provincial Labour Minister Lori Sigurdson announced Tuesday the bill will be amended to “make clear what […] Read more

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U.S. EPA finalizes 2016 renewables target at 18.1B gallons

By GFM Network News November 30, 2015

New York | Reuters — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants energy companies to blend 18.1 billion gallons (68.5 billion litres) of biofuels into the nation’s fuel supply next year, more than in a proposal laid out in May, it said in announcing final rules on renewables use for 2014-16 on Monday. The EPA’s long-awaited […] Read more

Cereals, Columns

The new G3’s cross-Canada future

Understanding Market Bulls and Bears: Brian Wittal sees the new CWB as a strong competitor in the Canadian grain industry

By Brian Wittal November 30, 2015

In 2012 the CWB’s monopoly powers were stripped away. Over the next couple of years the new entity purchased or entered into joint ventures with producer-owned grain handling facilities and built a number of new concrete facilities across the Prairies to try to remain a relevant player in the grain handling and marketing business in […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie wheat bids stay rangebound

By GFM Network News November 30, 2015

CNS Canada — Cash wheat bids across Western Canada were relatively unchanged for the week ended Friday, eking out minimal gains, as U.S. futures stabilized and basis levels followed suit. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were up to $1 higher across the three Prairie provinces, according to price quotes from a cross-section […] Read more

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Cereals, Corn, Crops, Reuters

Argentina ag minister says grain export taxes on way out

By Reuters, GFM Network News November 29, 2015

Buenos Aires | Reuters –– Argentina’s incoming government will abolish export taxes on corn and wheat the day after it assumes office and reduce the export tax on soy by five per cent, designated Agriculture Minister Ricardo Buryaile confirmed to the daily Clarin. President-elect Mauricio Macri won the election last Sunday on a platform of […] Read more

Crops, Winter Wheat

Profiting from winter wheat

When Greg Stamp looks at the numbers  on his farm, winter wheat pencils in well

By Greg Stamp November 25, 2015

With price spreads between feed wheat and milling winter wheat compared to HRSW very narrow this fall, it looks very attractive to grow a winter crop on either irrigation or dry land. Irrigated and dry land winter wheat can yield 20 to 30 per cent more than HRSW. And, if you’re selling into the feed […] Read more

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