Crops & Production Tips

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

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn, soy turn lower on technical selling, dollar surge

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News October 22, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. corn and soybean futures turned lower on Thursday, reversing from one-week highs on technical selling and pressured by steep gains in the dollar that made U.S. commodities less attractive in export markets. Wheat futures also fell, retreating from gains early in the session at the Chicago Board of Trade. The […] 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

Yellow mustard. (Photo courtesy Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Mustard growers relish price spike from supply squeeze

By Rod Nickel, GFM Network News October 22, 2015

Reuters — From Canada to India, there is a squeeze on mustard that has put producers in a pickle. Prices of the yellow condiment dabbed on hot dogs and pretzels have leaped to their highest level in seven years this autumn as growers in Western Canada, which supplies three-quarters of the world’s traded mustard seed, […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Dow reviews options for farm chemical/seeds unit

By GFM Network News October 22, 2015

Reuters — Dow Chemical said it would “review all options” for its farm chemicals and seeds unit, which has reported falling sales for nearly a year, and suggested that it might buy Corning’s stake in a silicon joint venture. Dow is also selling its stake in a Kuwaiti JV that produces a chemical used in […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Feed: Australia prepares for dry weather

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News October 22, 2015

CNS Canada — Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world feed grains markets on Thursday, Oct. 22. • CBOT corn futures were down one to two cents at midday Thursday. Favourable weather conditions in the U.S. corn belt enabled farmers to accelerate the harvest. • Feed barley bids in the key cattle […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Pulses: Raids on pulse hoarders in India

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News October 22, 2015

CNS Canada — Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world pulse markets on Thursday morning, Oct. 21. • 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

Global markets: Apple in China, U.S. oil rig flatlining

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News October 22, 2015

CNS Canada –– The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. APPLE CEO SAYS HE IS NOT WORRIED ABOUT OPENING STORE IN CHINA — Apple CEO Tim Cook has said he is not concerned about opening a new store in China, despite the country’s recent economic downturn. China has seen losses in […] 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

Columns, Crops

A potential opportunity knocks

For a young farmer, the opportunity to buy land close to home is a life-changing prospect

By Toban Dyck October 21, 2015

I brought Glenfiddich but they offered Laphroaig. I’ll chat about land with either brand of scotch in my hand, but if put to a fight, the smoky and absolutely delicious Laphroaig wins every time I’m not buying. I put up nominal resistance, saying something awkward and barely intelligible about how they shouldn’t waste their good […] Read more

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Demand for North American durum now a balancing act

U.S. grains: Corn, soy turn lower on technical selling, dollar surge

New cereal varieties ready for 2016

Mustard growers relish price spike from supply squeeze

Dow reviews options for farm chemical/seeds unit

Feed: Australia prepares for dry weather

Pulses: Raids on pulse hoarders in India

Global markets: Apple in China, U.S. oil rig flatlining

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

A potential opportunity knocks

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