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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

Crops, Reuters

As it woos Syngenta, Monsanto mounts campaign to combat critics

By GFM Network News May 15, 2015

Reuters — As seed and chemical maker Monsanto woos Swiss ag chem firm Syngenta, Monsanto also is trying to win over consumers in key international markets, rolling out social media and marketing campaigns. U.S.-based Monsanto said it has recently launched interactive consumer-oriented websites in China, France, India, Argentina and Brazil, in addition to a lead […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Russia lifts wheat export duty, exports seen rising

By GFM Network News May 15, 2015

Moscow | Reuters — Russia lifted its duty on wheat exports on Friday to help domestic producers and the government said the move would boost overseas sales by one million tonnes. One of the world’s major wheat exporters, Russia initially imposed the tax from Feb. 1 until June 30 to dampen rising domestic prices and […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat retreats from one-month high

By GFM Network News May 15, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat prices fell on Friday in a technical setback from a one-month high and a seven per cent surge a day earlier, traders said. Corn and soybeans also eased as U.S. crop prospects remained bright amid generally favourable weather in the Midwest. At the Chicago Board of Trade, July wheat […] 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

The view from the AgriTeam site at Glaslyn in northwestern Saskatchewan. (Lisa Guenther photo)

Crops, Weather

Guenther: Reseeding already considered in parts of Sask.

By Lisa Guenther, GFM Network News May 15, 2015

While farmers in northwestern Saskatchewan are getting seed into the ground, warm weather tops their wish lists. Frost is “going to be our biggest enemy here, coming up this weekend, I think,” said Geoff Schick, assistant location manager for AgriTeam Services at Glaslyn, Sask., about 65 km north of North Battleford. As of Friday, weekend […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Monsanto’s Syngenta gambit seen hinging on sale of seed businesses

By GFM Network News May 14, 2015

London/Frankfurt | Reuters –– U.S. seeds giant Monsanto is trying to line up buyers for assets worth up to US$8 billion to appease competition authorities before making a fresh takeover approach for Swiss rival Syngenta, possibly within three weeks, industry sources said. Monsanto is expected to tap German chemicals group BASF, an existing joint venture […] Read more

Richardson CEO Curt Vossen said the company is in the market for acquisitions in the U.S. grain sector. (Dave Bedard photo)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Richardson targets U.S. acquisitions

By Rod Nickel, GFM Network News May 14, 2015

Winnipeg | Reuters — Richardson International, one of Canada’s largest grain handlers, is seeking expansion in the U.S. through acquisitions worth $100 million to as much as $2 billion, its CEO said Thursday. Richardson, which now owns two U.S. mills, is interested in Andersons Inc. and private companies Bartlett and Scoular, as well as co-operatives, […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat surges as funds cover short positions

By GFM Network News May 14, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures surged seven per cent on Thursday as a softer dollar inspired funds to cover short positions, analysts said. Corn followed wheat higher, while soybeans closed flat after a private forecast for record-high U.S. soybean plantings. At the Chicago Board of Trade, July wheat settled up 32-3/4 cents at […] Read more

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Prairie feed wheat relatively strong against milling wheat

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

As it woos Syngenta, Monsanto mounts campaign to combat critics

Russia lifts wheat export duty, exports seen rising

U.S. grains: Wheat retreats from one-month high

Minogue: Call your grain buyer before applying Manipulator

Guenther: Reseeding already considered in parts of Sask.

Monsanto’s Syngenta gambit seen hinging on sale of seed businesses

Richardson targets U.S. acquisitions

U.S. grains: Wheat surges as funds cover short positions

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