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Grain Commission issues new crop year reminders for Western producers and industry

By GFM Network News July 17, 2013

The Canadian Grain Commission reminds the grain industry and producers about grain grading changes that come into effect on August 1, 2013 in Western Canada. Roughage tolerances for triticale and rye Currently, commercial cleanliness requirements for Triticale, Canada (CAN) and Rye, Canada Western (CW) do not include tolerances for roughage. As recommended by the Western […] Read more

Crops, General

Federal funds for eastern canola and soy research

By GFM Network News July 17, 2013

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz has announced up to $3.3 million from the AgriInnovation Program for the Eastern Canada Oilseeds Development Alliance (ECODA). A government release said the funds will be used for research on production of canola and food-grade soybeans on eastern Canadian farms. This project builds on a previous investment of $3.1 million under […] Read more

Crops, General, Markets

Soybeans rise for 3rd session on weather-damage fears

By Reuters, GFM Network News July 17, 2013

U.S. new-crop soybeans rose for the third day on Wednesday on fears hot weather could damage the harvest, despite forecasts saying temperatures could cool slightly. Fundamentals * Chicago Board of Trade November soybeans rose 0.16 percent to $12.88-1/4 a bushel, having firmed 1.8 percent on Tuesday. * December corn climbed 0.29 percent to $5.12-1/4 a […] Read more

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India onion prices fuel food inflation

By GFM Network News July 17, 2013

Onion prices in India hit a two-and-a-half-year high on Wednesday riding a supply squeeze due to last year’s drought in key growing areas, and traders expect prices to spiral up further in a month as demand remains strong due to Ramadan. Onion is a common ingredient in many Indian dishes. Soaring prices of the vegetable […] Read more

Crops, General, Livestock

Oil exec says ethanol RINs ‘out of control,’ urges action

By Reuters, GFM Network News July 16, 2013

A leading U.S. oil executive urged legislators on Tuesday to relax a requirement to use renewable fuel in gasoline, blaming an “out of control” market in biofuel credits known as RINs for adding to fuel costs in a recent run-up in gasoline prices. At a Senate Energy Committee hearing, lawmakers sought answers for why a […] Read more

Crops, General, Weather

Southwest Manitoba crops affected by storm: report

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News July 16, 2013

A storm system that brought heavy rains, strong winds and hail to the Southwestern region of Manitoba caused some damage to crops during the week ended July 15, a report from Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives said. According to the report, the storm affected field and forage crops, as well as shelterbelts and farm […] Read more

Crops, General, Markets, Weather

Alberta crops on schedule to avoid fall frosts

By GFM Network News July 16, 2013

The majority of crops in Alberta are developing at a good pace, with most areas on schedule to avoid fall frosts, according to a provincial crop specialist. Neil Whatley, crop specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development said that most of the province has received beneficial weather recently, which has helped fields develop at a […] Read more

Crops, General

Mosaic to slow potash production

By Reuters, GFM Network News July 16, 2013

Mosaic Co will run its Canadian potash mines at less than 75 per cent of capacity collectively for maintenance in the current third quarter, as prices for the crop nutrient slip. The U.S. fertilizer company will curtail production at its Colonsay, Sask. mine, chief financial officer Larry Stranghoener said on Tuesday, adding that Mosaic may […] Read more

General, Livestock

CFIA suspends operations at Beking Poultry Farm

By GFM Network News July 16, 2013

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said July 9 that it has suspended the registration of Beking Poultry Farm, a federally registered shell egg producer in Oxford Station, Ontario. CFIA said the registration was suspended because the operator was not meeting the standards for the Canada A grade as stated in the Egg Regulations. CFIA […] Read more

General, Machinery

TPG Capital LP among MacDon bidders

By GFM Network News July 16, 2013

TPG Capital LP is one of the final bidders for MacDon Industries Ltd, a Winnipeg-based manufacturer of agricultural machinery looking to sell itself for around $1 billion, three people familiar with the matter said July 8. The private equity firm is working on making a binding bid for MacDon by the mid-July deadline for final […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures higher on screwworm news

Trade mission heads for Japan as Canada becomes the country’s top pork supplier

U.S. grains: Soybeans drop on lack of Chinese demand, wheat hits contract lows

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures higher on screwworm news

Trade mission heads for Japan as Canada becomes the country’s top pork supplier

U.S. grains: Soybeans drop on lack of Chinese demand, wheat hits contract lows

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Grain Commission issues new crop year reminders for Western producers and industry

Federal funds for eastern canola and soy research

Soybeans rise for 3rd session on weather-damage fears

India onion prices fuel food inflation

Oil exec says ethanol RINs ‘out of control,’ urges action

Southwest Manitoba crops affected by storm: report

Alberta crops on schedule to avoid fall frosts

Mosaic to slow potash production

CFIA suspends operations at Beking Poultry Farm

TPG Capital LP among MacDon bidders

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