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CBOT November 2021 soybeans (candlesticks) with ICE November 2021 canola (yellow line, left column). (Barchart)
Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans touch last December’s lows

Soy, corn production bigger than previously expected, USDA says

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybean futures dropped on Tuesday to the lowest seen since December 2020, after a U.S. government report pegged soybean and corn production to be bigger than traders had previously expected. The monthly world agricultural supply and demand estimates (WASDE) report pegged the soybean crop at 4.448 billion bushels, and soybean […] Read more
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Crops, Machinery, Markets

Cargill, ADM sell GrainBridge to ag software firm Bushel

'Network effect' expected in grains sector

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An online service farmers use to manage grain sales with ADM’s elevators and processing plants across Canada — along with Cargill and ADM elevators in the U.S. — is under new ownership. ADM and Cargill, the two major U.S.-based agribusinesses that set up GrainBridge in 2019, announced Tuesday they’ve sold it to Bushel, a Fargo, […] Read more
A typical example of a SWAT map showing multiple layers of field data including soil, water and topography, providing producers with a visual picture of variable field conditions – which helps farmers better manage crop inputs to optimize production.
Crops

Perhaps it’s time to give VRT a second look

Soil tests provide valuable information, variable-rate technology (VRT) can help you manage that

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Investing in detailed soil test analysis this fall will help Prairie farmers know the level of nutrients available as they plan the 2022 cropping season, says a Saskatchewan-based agronomist.  A soil analysis is valuable in any year, but particularly after drought conditions, says Cory Willness with CropPro Consulting headquartered at Naicam, Sask. He says having […] Read more
CBOT November 2021 soybeans (candlesticks) with 10-, 20- and 100-day moving averages (yellow, green and black lines). (Barchart)
Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall on expectations for bearish production report

Rising U.S. crude oil market helps limit soy price drop

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago soybean futures slumped on Monday, as traders jockeyed for position on what is shaping up to be a large U.S. harvest and ahead of what is expected to be a bearish U.S. production forecast this week. The benchmark Chicago Board of Trade November soybean futures contract hit technical resistance at […] Read more
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Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Bids rise with U.S. futures

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MarketsFarm — Cash wheat bids across Western Canada moved higher during the week ended Thursday in sympathy with U.S. futures markets. The strength came despite a firmer tone in the Canadian dollar. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were up by $11.40-$14.90 per tonne, according to price quotes from […] Read more
CBOT November 2021 soybeans (candlesticks) with Bollinger bands (20,2). (Barchart)
Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn weak, awaiting export news

December MGEX wheat up, CBOT wheat down

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures weakened on Friday, giving up gains made overnight on a lack of export news despite top buyer China returning to the market after a week-long holiday, traders said. Corn futures followed a similar trajectory and closed near session lows as investors waited for the U.S. […] Read more
In a dry growing season, producers may see considerable variability in crop maturity.
Canola, Crops

Canola traits increase harvest options

Pod shatter resistance can help producers get more crop in the bin

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While changing the weather is beyond anyone’s control, farmers can make the most of the canola that does grow by selecting varieties that increase harvest management options, says a researcher with Corteva Agriscience. Making the decision on whether to swath or straight cut the crop often depends on how the crop looks heading into late […] Read more
Canola, Crops

Taking a look at canola harvest options

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In considering harvest options, Corteva Agriscience reminds producers of some of the key points to consider when deciding whether to swath, delay swathing or straight cut. Swathing may be an option if the following occurs: Crop canopy is upright and not well knit together Uneven crop staging from uneven crop emergence, disease, weedy patches or […] Read more
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Crops, Markets, Reuters

‘Containergeddon’: Supply crisis drives Walmart, rivals to hire own ships

Bulk grain ships pressed into container service

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Los Angeles | Reuters — The Flying Buttress once glided across the oceans carrying vital commodities such as grain to all corners of the world. Now it bears a different treasure: Paw Patrol Movie Towers, Batmobile Transformers and Baby Alive Lulu Achoo dolls. The dry bulk cargo ship has been drafted into the service of […] Read more

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