Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures reached a 12-week high on Friday as escalating tensions in Russia's war with Ukraine increased uncertainty about Black Sea exports.
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U.S. grains: CBOT wheat hits 12-week peak on Black Sea tensions
U.S. livestock: Profit-taking pushes down CME cattle futures after gains
Traders booked profits ahead of the weekend, after the markets previously found support from gains in equities and improved processor margins that should boost demand for slaughter-ready cattle. Beef processors were earning $54.30 for each head of cattle they slaughtered, after losing money on each animal just a month ago, HedgersEdge.com data shows.
Alberta weekly crop report: Harvest yields are coming in lighter than expected
Combining of major crops in Alberta progressed 23 points during the week ended Sept. 10, reaching 54 per cent, according to the province's latest weekly crop report. While dry weather helped to advance the harvest, crop yields were not meeting expectations.
Labour savings only the beginning with automated calf feeders
Labour savings are the main reason dairy and veal producers express interest in automated calf feeding systems. But once installed, producers find the systems have other benefits too.
Federal government pledges AgriRecovery funds for New Brunswick potato growers
New Brunswick potato growers have been promised up to $25 million in AgriRecovery funds after excessive moisture in 2023 caused "extraordinary" costs.
Students and employers prepare for changing agriculture landscape
Students, employers and educators explored diverse options in agricultural careers at Canada's Outdoor Farm Show 2024 during the show's Career Crawl.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Cash prices for spring wheat, durum mostly higher on the week
Cash prices for Canada Prairie Red Spring Wheat and Canadian Western Amber Durum were up for the week ended Sept. 12, while those for Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat were mostly higher.
China’s carrot-and-stick tactics on EU nations start to pay off
China appears to allow no room for negotiations or concessions with Canada
Beijing, as a vote on EU duties on China-made electric vehicles looms, employed a carrot-and-stick approach to deal with the 27-strong bloc, but appears to have no concessions for Canadian canola.
EU allows member states to boost farmer payments after protests
European Union member states can increase the funds they pay to farmers, the European Commission said on Friday, after protests by farmers earlier in the year forced policymakers to scale back climate rules.
U.S. grains: Corn ends higher despite USDA raising US yield outlook
Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended higher on Thursday, rebounding from a drop to near two-week lows after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) raised its estimate of the U.S. corn crop, traders said.
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