Crops & Production Tips

Global markets: U.S. Federal Reserve to meet this week

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News October 27, 2015

CNS Canada –– The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. U.S. FEDERAL RESERVE TO MEET, MAKE POLICY ANNOUNCEMENT — Members of the U.S. Federal Reserve are starting their meeting on Tuesday, and are expected to conclude on Wednesday. Markets fell ahead of the meeting as investors were uncertain about the outcome […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Feed: Cheap Brazilian corn bound for U.S.

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News October 27, 2015

CNS Canada –– Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world feed grains markets on Tuesday, Oct. 27. • CBOT corn futures were weaker on Tuesday, with the December contract quoted at US$3.8025 per bushel at midsession, as the advancing U.S. harvest weighed on values. • Sorghum production in Mexico “has been plagued […] Read more

Although it will still appear green, once infected, the stem of the plant will have a vertical yellow or brown band extending up its side.

Canola, Crops

Verticillium wilt found in Manitoba

Be on the lookout for this canola yield-stealer at the end of the season, when the plant begins to ripen

By Melanie Epp October 26, 2015

Verticillium wilt, caused by Verticillium longisporum, was detected in canola in Manitoba last summer. While verticillium wilt is common in northern Europe — it’s the number one disease in oilseed crops in Sweden — this was the first case of the disease in an oilseed crop in North America. What is verticillium wilt? Verticillium longisporum […] Read more

Crops, News

Dow enlists a new stacked trait

Dow is registering Enlist seeds, corn and soybeans tolerant to glyphosate and 2,4-D

By Leeann Minogue October 26, 2015

The biggest new development on the horizon for Dow Seeds corn and soybeans is the Enlist weed control system. Enlist corn and soybean seeds will be tolerant to both glyphosate (Group 9) and 2,4-D (Group 2). “We’ll be adding the additional tolerance of 2,4-D to the glyphosate trait that’s already in corn and soybeans,” says […] 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

(Stephen Ausmus photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat jumps more than four per cent on weather concerns

By GFM Network News October 26, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures surged more than four per cent on Monday as recent floods in parts of Texas and forecasts for continued dry weather in the U.S. Plains buoyed the market that had been falling in recent weeks. Futures prices for corn crept higher as U.S. farmers continued to cling to […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Pulses: Feed pea benchmarks declining

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News October 26, 2015

CNS Canada — Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Monday morning, Oct. 26. • Shortages and resulting high local prices in India remain at the forefront of the global pulse market. The government recently imposed restrictions on how many tonnes companies can store in an effort to curb […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Feed: U.S. cattle on feed edge up

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News October 26, 2015

CNS Canada –– Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world feed grains markets on Monday, Oct. 26. • CBOT corn futures were stronger on Monday, with the December contract quoted at US$3.845 per bushel, as a rally in wheat provided spillover support. However, the advancing US harvest and generally improving yield prospects […] Read more

Crops, Markets

CP books more grain revenue on less grain in Q3

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News October 25, 2015

Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) boosted its income from Canadian grain by five per cent in its third quarter ending Sept. 30, on its way to its highest-ever Q3 gross revenue. Across all its business segments, the Calgary-based railway on Tuesday reported net income of $323 million on $1.709 billion in revenue for the quarter, down […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Reuters

Monsanto clears USDA regulatory hurdle for new GM corn

By GFM Network News October 24, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday signed off on a new genetically modified type of corn developed by Monsanto after a review concluded it posed no significant threat to agricultural crops, other plants or the environment. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced it would deregulate Monsanto’s MON […] Read more

Daily Network News

JBS reaches deal with U.S. meatpacking workers who went on strike

Public consultation open on national beef code of practice

Pulse weekly: Indian forecasters predict below-normal monsoon

Crops

Global markets: U.S. Federal Reserve to meet this week

Feed: Cheap Brazilian corn bound for U.S.

Verticillium wilt found in Manitoba

Dow enlists a new stacked trait

Prairie wheat bids up as basis improves

U.S. grains: Wheat jumps more than four per cent on weather concerns

Pulses: Feed pea benchmarks declining

Feed: U.S. cattle on feed edge up

CP books more grain revenue on less grain in Q3

Monsanto clears USDA regulatory hurdle for new GM corn

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