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Manitoba corn crops likely unscathed

By GFM Network News June 4, 2015

CNS Canada — Manitoba’s corn crop was nearly fully seeded ahead of crop insurance deadlines in late May, but frost events in Manitoba during the same time frame didn’t likely cause any damage. Parts of southwestern Manitoba saw a significant frost event on May 29 and 30, which killed off many canola crops and sparked […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets, Weather

Bayer postpones plant opening to meet canola seed demand

By Leeann Minogue, GFM Network News June 4, 2015

Frost, wind, moisture and even flea beetles have already devastated Prairie canola crops this season, leading to unprecedented reseeding — and seed companies are struggling to meet the extra demand. Bayer CropScience announced Thursday it will postpone Friday’s scheduled grand opening of its new Lethbridge, Alta. seed processing plant, so staff can focus on meeting […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Weather concerns prompt short-covering in wheat

By GFM Network News June 4, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures jumped 2.3 per cent on Thursday, posting their third gain in the last four sessions as some weather concerns provided the impetus for traders to cover short positions. The forecast for more rain, which could slow the tail end of seeding in parts of the […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Reuters, Weather

Prairie farmers scramble for canola seed after frost

By Rod Nickel, GFM Network News June 3, 2015

Winnipeg | Reuters –– Western Canadian farmers are scrambling to find scarce canola seed as they reseed crops snuffed out by frost and insects. Farmers in the region have until mid- to late June to plant ahead of insurance deadlines, but the later they sow canola, the higher the risk of damage later from heat […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Lethbridge feed barley feels slight lift from canola

By GFM Network News June 3, 2015

CNS Canada — It seems the recent surge in canola has carried over to the feed barley market near Lethbridge. A weekend frost and other issues saw canola futures jump sharply in recent days, and according to trader Jim Beusekom at Market Place Commodities near Lethbridge, that rally has given strength to the feed barley […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Soybeans to break below US$9 before summer half over

By GFM Network News June 3, 2015

CNS Canada –– The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean market showed some short-covering-related firmness during the week ended Wednesday, but the bias is still pointed lower for the oilseed. “We could actually see the beans trade down to the low $9, then to an $8 handle. Maybe $8.90 would be my initial target for […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Canola needs more fuel to keep rising

By GFM Network News June 3, 2015

CNS Canada –– ICE Futures Canada canola contracts climbed sharply higher during the week ended Wednesday, but additional gains will need some more bullish news as the market takes a breather and consolidates. A combination of a rally in CBOT soyoil, a weaker Canadian dollar, fund buying and a weekend frost all contributed to the […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat, soybeans sag after rally

By GFM Network News June 3, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures fell on Wednesday, shrugging off weakness in the dollar as investors locked in profits following two days of sharp gains, traders said. Soybean futures ended lower, too, pressured by commercial hedging after farmers booked sales on the cash market following a rally that pushed futures prices to their […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Lentils, Markets, Reuters, Spring Wheat

Sources say BASF mulling potential bid for Syngenta

By Reuters, GFM Network News June 3, 2015

Reuters — German chemicals group BASF is considering a potential offer for Syngenta, its Swiss rival which has received a C$56 billion takeover offer from Monsanto, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. BASF is speaking to investment bankers about the possibility of an offer for Syngenta, though it has made no decision and […] Read more

West Central Road and Rail will sell its producer car loading sites, including this one at Beechy, Sask., for $22 million. (WCRR.ca)

Cereals, Crops, Lentils, Machinery, Markets, Peas, Pulses

Sask. producer car loader firm owners approve AGT bid

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News June 2, 2015

Shareholders in a western Saskatchewan producer car loading firm have approved a deal to sell their loading sites to Regina pulse processor AGT Food and Ingredients for $22 million. AGT announced Tuesday it has completed its deal, announced in April, to buy the bulk loading assets from Eston, Sask.-based West Central Road and Rail. The […] Read more

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Manitoba corn crops likely unscathed

Bayer postpones plant opening to meet canola seed demand

U.S. grains: Weather concerns prompt short-covering in wheat

Prairie farmers scramble for canola seed after frost

Lethbridge feed barley feels slight lift from canola

CBOT weekly outlook: Soybeans to break below US$9 before summer half over

ICE weekly outlook: Canola needs more fuel to keep rising

U.S. grains: Wheat, soybeans sag after rally

Sources say BASF mulling potential bid for Syngenta

Sask. producer car loader firm owners approve AGT bid

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