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Taste-testing during a Canadian Beef Advantage Seminar in Shanghai in 2013. (Canada Beef via YouTube)

China now taking Canadian bone-in beef

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News September 22, 2016

China’s premier has announced the country will accept bone-in Canadian beef from cattle under 30 months of age (UTMs) starting today, according to the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. The expanded access is expected to add another $10 million per year in exports to China in the short term, the CCA said, given that Canada’s beef cattle […] Read more

Crops, Features

Check with buyers before you treat

Buyers don’t want canola treated with quinclorac or wheat treated with chlormequat

By Julienne Isaacs September 13, 2016

The message is clear: two herbicides are no longer viable options in Western Canada. This spring, the Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA) and the Canola Oilseed Processors Association (COPA) individually announced their members will not accept canola treated with quinclorac or wheat treated with chlormequat in the 2016 crop year. The decision comes due to […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Be ready for canola harvest

Agronomy tips... from the field

By Michael Hutton September 7, 2016

When planning your canola harvest this season, remember that it’s never a bad idea to seed hybrids with a mix of maturity timings. This will allow you to space out your harvest timing as fields are coming ready. From a risk management standpoint, those different-maturity varieties will not be at the same susceptible growth stages […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Reuters

China raps Ottawa as dispute over canola exports deepens

By GFM Network News August 25, 2016

Ottawa | Reuters — A dispute over $2 billion worth of Canadian canola exports to China intensified on Thursday when Beijing criticized Ottawa’s insistence that bilateral relations could not improve until the matter is settled. The situation threatens to mar Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to China next week. “We oppose linking a concrete […] Read more

Canola in the swath near Mervin in northwest Sask. Estimates for average canola yield in the northwest sit at 39 bushels per area, according to the August 15th Sask. Ag Crop Report.

Crops, News

Saskatchewan farmers prepare to reap a monster crop

Yield estimates are above the 10-year average for all crops

By Grainews Staff August 23, 2016

As farmers in north-western Saskatchewan gear up for harvest, it looks like they may have a monster crop on their hands. The latest Saskatchewan Agriculture crop report notes that estimated yields are above the 10-year average across all crops, and the northwest is no exception. “Early pea yields are exceptional,” said Ian Weber, sales manager […] Read more

Canola, Crops

Five risk situations for stored canola

By Melanie Epp August 23, 2016

Canola growers in Western Canada often have to deal with rising temperatures in canola bins. The reasons for heating can vary, and most situations can be avoided by regularly checking bins. To further reduce the risk of spoilage, keep in mind these tips provided by Greg Sekulic, agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada.

(Photo courtesy Canola Council of Canada)

Canola, Crops, Markets

No resolution on canola dockage rules from talks in China

By GFM Network News August 16, 2016

CNS Canada — Canadian and Chinese officials met in Beijing last week to discuss potential solutions for an upcoming canola trade policy change, but were not able to find a solution ahead of a looming deadline. China’s quarantine authority is set to impose a standard that would allow just one per cent organic waste material […] Read more

Canola, Crops

Canada, China canola talks end without deal

By Rod Nickel, GFM Network News August 12, 2016

Winnipeg | Reuters — Talks between Canadian and Chinese officials ended in Beijing without China backing down from plans to toughen its inspection standard for canola, threatening $2 billion in Canadian exports of the oilseed ahead of a visit by Canada’s prime minister. Discussions will continue between the two governments, and resolving the issue is […] Read more

Canola, Crops

Bunge crush plant taking deliveries after fire

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News August 11, 2016

U.S. agrifood firm Bunge’s canola crushing plant at Nipawin in northeastern Saskatchewan is taking deliveries from farmers following an Aug. 2 fire. Bunge spokesperson Deb Seidel said via email Tuesday the plant is “partially operational” and the company expects it to be fully operational in about a month. Local media last week quoted fire officials […] Read more

(File photo courtesy Canola Council of Canada)

Canola, Crops, Reuters

Canada, China meet to solve canola spat as deadline looms

By Rod Nickel, GFM Network News August 10, 2016

Winnipeg | Reuters — Canadian officials are in Beijing this week to try to convince China to back off a plan to toughen its standard for Canada’s canola shipments, which has stalled $2 billion in trade, government and industry officials said on Wednesday. China’s quarantine authority AQSIQ told Ottawa in February that it would impose a […] Read more

Alberta Crop Report: Higher-than-average yields expected

U.S. livestock: Tight cattle supply helps CME futures rebound from collapse

U.S. grains: Soy futures post weekly loss on expectations for big U.S. crop

GFM Network News

Alberta Crop Report: Higher-than-average yields expected

U.S. livestock: Tight cattle supply helps CME futures rebound from collapse

U.S. grains: Soy futures post weekly loss on expectations for big U.S. crop

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China now taking Canadian bone-in beef

Check with buyers before you treat

Be ready for canola harvest

China raps Ottawa as dispute over canola exports deepens

Saskatchewan farmers prepare to reap a monster crop

Five risk situations for stored canola

No resolution on canola dockage rules from talks in China

Canada, China canola talks end without deal

Bunge crush plant taking deliveries after fire

Canada, China meet to solve canola spat as deadline looms

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