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Ukraine 2024/25 wheat exports to be capped

By Pavel Polityuk September 3, 2024

Kyiv | Reuters – Ukraine’s farm ministry has agreed with traders and agriculture associations to limit wheat exports in the 2024/25 July-June season to 16.2 million metric tons, the ministry said on Tuesday. The government and traders annually sign a memorandum in which officials promise to maintain the existing terms of trade and not restrict […] Read more

Canola, Reuters

China hits Canada with anti-dumping probe on canola imports in response to EV tariffs

By Mei Mei Chu September 3, 2024

Beijing | Reuters – China said on Tuesday it plans to start an anti-dumping investigation into canola imports from Canada, after Ottawa moved to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, lifting prices of domestic rapeseed oil futures to a one-month peak. Canada has followed the lead of the United States and European Union, and announced […] Read more

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Canola in the U.S. South

Practical Research: Introducing massive acreage of new crops in established growing areas can put both new and established crops at risk

By Ieuan Evans September 2, 2024

Every so often I hear about how farmers in the southern states of the U.S. will soon be growing millions of acres of canola. Of course, what would be grown would be winter canola, since crucifers such as cabbage, collard and broccoli all can survive the Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee winters. They get […] Read more

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Alberta’s harvest ahead of average pace

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm August 30, 2024

Combining in Alberta reached 20 per cent complete as of Aug. 27, according to the latest provincial crop report issued Aug. 30. The harvest was eight points ahead of the five-year average. Also, nine per cent of Alberta’s crops have been swathed and 70 per cent remain standing.

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Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest marches on despite rains, hail

By Adam Peleshaty August 29, 2024

Severe storms brought strong winds, heavy rains, and, in some places, golf ball-sized hail over parts of Saskatchewan. Nevertheless, the province’s harvest continued to progress during the week ended Aug. 26, according to the agriculture department’s weekly crop report.

Crops, Markets

Pressure on farm income could push input prices down says FCC economist

By Geralyn Wichers August 29, 2024

Next year's farm input market will depend on the level of pressure on farm income, but early signs suggest input prices could come down according to recent analysis from Farm Credit Canada.

Farming Smarter’s strip tillage unit at work.

Crops, Features

Opposing exposure to erosion

Early indications in Alberta research are that soil stays put, with no adverse effect on crop performance

By Lee Hart August 28, 2024

Strip tillage and cover crops are two techniques being tested in southern Alberta applied research trials, seeking practices that will help reduce the risk of soil erosion. Farmers on the Prairies — and across North America — have made huge strides over the past 40 years in reducing soil losses by applying conservation farming practices […] Read more

File photo of grain bins in Saskatchewan. (Chinaface/iStock/Getty Images)

Crops, Markets

StatCan field crops report numbers fairly acceptable says analyst

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm August 28, 2024

Statistics Canada’s production estimates in its principal field crops report issued Aug. 28, came in better than expected according to MarketsFarm analyst Mike Jubinville. While Jubinville thought StatCan might peg the 2024/25 canola crop at around 20 million tonnes, the federal agency placed their call at 19.50 million, while a poll by Reuters expected 19.20 million.

Crops, Markets

Manitoba crop report: Harvest advances

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm August 28, 2024

Manitoba Agriculture said the provincewide harvest was at eight per cent complete, according to the department’s latest crop report released on Aug. 27.

Crops, Markets

Little faith in accuracy of August StatCan report

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm August 27, 2024

There appears to be very little credibility that will be given to Statistics Canada’s principal field crop report to be issued on Wednesday. The concerns among analysts and brokers include the timing of the report and the use of satellite imagery.

World’s first gene-edited horses are shaking up the genteel sport of polo

Feed Grains Weekly: Price likely to keep stepping back

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb, lean hogs also rise

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World’s first gene-edited horses are shaking up the genteel sport of polo

Feed Grains Weekly: Price likely to keep stepping back

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb, lean hogs also rise

Crops

Ukraine 2024/25 wheat exports to be capped

China hits Canada with anti-dumping probe on canola imports in response to EV tariffs

Canola in the U.S. South

Alberta’s harvest ahead of average pace

Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest marches on despite rains, hail

Pressure on farm income could push input prices down says FCC economist

Opposing exposure to erosion

StatCan field crops report numbers fairly acceptable says analyst

Manitoba crop report: Harvest advances

Little faith in accuracy of August StatCan report

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