Cereals & Production Tips

Farmers need a simpler grain pricing system

Building U.S. currency conversions into the basis complicates price comparisons. There may be a simpler way  

By Brian Wittal May 15, 2015

Since my last two articles on wheat basis calculations I have had some interesting conversations with producers and industry people alike. One call in particular from a gentleman who works in the grain industry in Eastern Canada was very enlightening. Apparently my article was forwarded to him by one of his co-workers at a facility […] Read more

Crops, Finishers, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie feed wheat relatively strong against milling wheat

By GFM Network News May 15, 2015

CNS Canada –– Relative strength in the feed wheat market in Western Canada compared to milling wheat is making feed channels a more attractive option for some growers with lower-end milling wheat left to sell. “Right now, feed is pretty well on par with a lot of the base milling-grade wheats,” said Jared Seitz, trade […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie wheat bids up sharply as U.S. futures rally

By GFM Network News May 15, 2015

CNS Canada –– Cash bids for Canadian wheat were stronger during the week ended Thursday, as U.S. wheat futures rallied sharply higher and basis levels improved, in general. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were C$10-$13 per tonne higher, with bids ranging from about $196 per tonne in north-central Saskatchewan to $214 per […] Read more

The wheat in the top sheaf was treated with Engage Agro’s Manipulator, which slows stem growth to limit lodging. (Engage Agro photo)

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Minogue: Call your grain buyer before applying Manipulator

By Leeann Minogue, GFM Network News May 15, 2015

Farmers planning to try Engage Agro’s new plant growth regulator, Manipulator, this year will first want to call their grain buyers. Many Prairie farmers recently received letters from Winnipeg grain firm Parrish and Heimbecker, for example, stating P+H will not buy wheat treated with Manipulator this season. “We completely understand why a lot of the […] Read more

Cereals

NDSU issues warning on Elgin wheat sales

Some U.S. seedsmen may be approaching Canadian growers to sell them certified Elgin-ND seed

By Allan Dawson May 13, 2015

FP Genetics is the only legal source for Elgin-ND pedigreed seed in Canada and this spring all its seed is going to Western Canadian seed growers to produce certified seed for commercial production in 2016. Those who try to get seed from American suppliers are breaking plant breeders’ rights laws and face heavy penalties, warns […] Read more

Barley, Beef Cattle, Crops, Hogs, Markets

Feed barley feeling ‘downward sag,’ trader says

By GFM Network News May 11, 2015

CNS Canada — Feedlot demand for cash barley is weakening slightly as cattle producers prepare to turn animals loose on pastures, but prices are still hanging in there, according to one participant. “Farmers aren’t really selling a whole lot at these levels,” said Allen Pirness of Market Place Commodities in the feedlot alley near Lethbridge, […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Cash wheat market up slightly with U.S. futures

By GFM Network News May 11, 2015

CNS Canada — Cash bids for Prairie wheat were steady to slightly higher during the week ended Friday, finding support from strength in U.S. wheat futures markets. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were steady to C$3.50 per tonne higher, with bids ranging from about $186 per tonne in north-central Saskatchewan to $204 […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Wheats in CWRS, CPSR classes up for review

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News May 9, 2015

Owners of Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheat varieties have until month’s end to decide whether to put their products through more trials, or let their varieties be reclassified. The Canadian Grain Commission on Friday announced a review of the CWRS and CPSR wheat classes will start immediately, citing […] Read more

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Benigno Aquino, president of the Philippines, leave Parliament Hill at the end of Aquino’s visit to Ottawa. (Deb Ransom photo courtesy PMO)

Cereals, Livestock, Markets

Canada, Philippines to talk about free trade talks

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News May 8, 2015

Canada and the Philippines have launched “exploratory discussions” toward a possible free trade agreement, from which Canadian livestock and grain producers could expect to gain. Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Philippines’ President Benigno Aquino announced the discussions Friday in Ottawa during Aquino’s state visit, which ends Saturday. A Canada-Philippines free trade agreement “would strengthen […] Read more

Cereals, Features

Crop research company develops faster genome mapping system

Faster gene mapping will help wheat breeders develop new wheat varieties more quickly

By Leeann Minogue May 7, 2015

The Israeli research company NRGene has broken new ground when it comes to speed in mapping maize genomes. It used to take months, or even years to map a complete genome. Now, NRGene has mapped five maize genomes in just five weeks. Guy Kol is one of the company’s founders, and its vice-president of research […] Read more

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