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U.S. farmers seek approval of GMO corn settlement with Syngenta

By GFM Network News March 12, 2018

Reuters –– U.S. farmers suing Syngenta over its decision to commercialize a genetically modified (GMO) strain of corn before China approved importing it sought court approval on Monday of a record US$1.51 billion settlement with the Swiss seed company. The deal covers U.S. corn producers, grain handling facilities and ethanol plants nationwide that sold corn […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: USDA report sways soy, corn

By GFM Network News March 8, 2018

CNS Canada — Thursday’s world agricultural supply and demand estimates (WASDE) report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture caused a stir in corn and soybean markets on the Chicago Board of Trade. “The Brazil and Argentine numbers (were) really not too terribly exciting. And the world numbers (were) basically kind of going exactly the opposite […] Read more

Canola, Corn, Crops, Reuters

Smucker drops bid to buy Wesson Oil after U.S. objects

By GFM Network News March 6, 2018

Washington | Reuters — J.M. Smucker Co. said on Tuesday it will abandon its plan to acquire Conagra Brands’ Wesson Oil brand after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission had moved to block the deal arguing it would likely lessen competition and violate anti-trust law. Mark Smucker, CEO of J.M. Smucker, said “it is not in […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Growing degree days versus corn heat units

Q & A with CPS

By Jade Delaurier March 2, 2018

Q: What are growing degree days (GDD) and how do they differ from Corn Heat Units (CHU)? A: Temperature plays a significant role in the development and maturity rate of crops. A good indicator of potential maturity is growing degree days (GDD). Corn heat units (CHU) is a measurement of cumulative heat over the growing […] Read more

Barley, Cereals, Corn, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie feed grain prices on rise

By GFM Network News March 1, 2018

CNS Canada — Prices are rising for feed grains in Lethbridge, with buyers starting to consider their options. “Seems every day this last week we’re surprised at higher offers being triggered than the day before,” said Jared Seitz, trade manager with Agfinity Inc. In Lethbridge, feed barley bids last week were at $5 per bushel […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Soy, corn traders shift gaze to U.S.

By GFM Network News February 28, 2018

CNS Canada — As February ends, attention is shifting from South America to the U.S. for traders at the Chicago Board of Trade. “We’re about to flip the calendar into March, when people start paying more attention to the conditions in the U.S.,” said Rich Feltes of RJ O’Brien in Chicago. Attention for the past […] Read more

Barley, Corn, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle markets absorbing price uncertainty

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 27, 2018

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were quite variable throughout the week due to the uncertain price structure in the deferred position. Yearling prices differentiated by nearly $15 across the Prairies while lighter calves were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. Adverse weather throughout January and February has tempered demand for replacement cattle. Southern Alberta has received […] Read more

Cereals, Corn, Crops, Livestock, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie feed grains following corn’s lead

By GFM Network News February 22, 2018

CNS Canada — A lack of available barley and steady rise in feed corn prices has pushed the market higher in southern Alberta. According to Jim Beusekom of Market Place Commodities at Lethbridge, barley prices have risen from $220 per tonne, since the start of February, to the current price of $230 per tonne. “The […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Soy faces bullish charts, bearish fundamentals

By GFM Network News February 21, 2018

CNS Canada — Soybean futures at the Chicago Board of Trade posted solid gains over the past month on the back of weather concerns in Argentina. While there’s more room to the upside from a technical standpoint, the fundamentals are starting to become old news. “I think the Argentine story is a little bit exaggerated, […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Reuters

ADM, Syngenta settle suit over biotech corn exports

By GFM Network News February 16, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grain merchant Archer Daniels Midland has settled a lawsuit with Syngenta over the seed company’s launch of a biotech corn strain that roiled grain exports to China, according to regulatory documents filed on Friday. ADM sued Syngenta four years ago for selling the corn variety known as Agrisure Viptera or […] Read more

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U.S. farmers seek approval of GMO corn settlement with Syngenta

CBOT weekly outlook: USDA report sways soy, corn

Smucker drops bid to buy Wesson Oil after U.S. objects

Growing degree days versus corn heat units

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie feed grain prices on rise

CBOT weekly outlook: Soy, corn traders shift gaze to U.S.

Klassen: Feeder cattle markets absorbing price uncertainty

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie feed grains following corn’s lead

CBOT weekly outlook: Soy faces bullish charts, bearish fundamentals

ADM, Syngenta settle suit over biotech corn exports

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