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U.S. EPA won’t force refiners to make up waived biofuels volumes

By GFM Network News June 15, 2018

New York | Reuters — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Friday it cannot make large oil refineries blend additional biofuels into their gasoline to make up for volumes waived under the small refinery hardship waiver program, unless Congress authorizes it. The agency’s decision was certain to anger the powerful U.S. corn lobby and […] Read more

Barley, Corn, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Optimism takes pressure off Prairie grains

By GFM Network News June 14, 2018

CNS Canada — Following recent rains across Western Canada, producers have opened their bins and are selling grain again for feed, taking some pressure off of the market. “It’s some relief from the rain that’s happened across the Prairies in the last two weeks. It’s allowing producers to comfortably sell the rest of their old-crop […] Read more

Valero Energy’s ethanol plant at Aurora, S.D., about 90 km north of Sioux Falls. (Valero.com)

Corn, Crops, Machinery, Reuters

U.S. EPA chief hints he could order more ethanol in fuel

By GFM Network News June 12, 2018

New York | Reuters — A week after the White House suspended its bid to reform the nation’s biofuels policy to aid oil refiners, the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday dangled a tantalizing prospect to Midwest corn farmers, saying the agency has the power to expand sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blends. […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Weaker corn, barley prices support feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 11, 2018

Western Canadian yearling prices traded $3 to as much as $8 above week-ago levels while calves were steady to $2 higher. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $140-$143, unchanged from week-ago levels; however, a fortuitous $5 bounce in the U.S. fed cattle market bolstered buying enthusiasm for replacements. Feeder cattle futures […] Read more

Barley south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 3, 2017. (Dave Bedard photo)

Barley, Corn, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Barley prices feeling some pressure

By GFM Network News June 8, 2018

CNS Canada — Prices for feed barley remain solid in Western Canada but demand could be lessening somewhat as the summer unfolds. “Buyers seem to have decent coverage going into later summer,” said Jared Seitz of Agfinity at Stony Plain, Alta. “So their pricing is starting to pull back.” Prices for feed wheat and barley […] Read more

The Andersons’ ethanol plant at Denison, Iowa. (AndersonsEthanol.com)

Corn, Crops, Machinery, Reuters

U.S. biofuels deal reported to be delayed indefinitely

By Reuters, GFM Network News June 6, 2018

Reuters — The Trump administration has indefinitely delayed a proposed overhaul of U.S. biofuels policy aimed at reducing costs for the oil industry, under pressure from corn state lawmakers who worry the move would undermine demand for ethanol, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The White House had been poised to announce reforms […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Features

Corn diseases to watch for this season

Corn growers will need to be on the lookout for goss’s wilt and fusarium stalk rot

By Michael Weir May 25, 2018

With seeding time fast approaching, now is a good time to take note of two corn diseases that could pose challenges to growers in 2018. One disease that has received a lot more attention in recent years is goss’s wilt, a bacterial disease of corn. Damage from sand-blasting, rain, strong winds or hail can cause […] Read more

Barley, Corn, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Barley prices hang tight, await new crop

By GFM Network News May 24, 2018

CNS Canada — The thought of sizzling days near the end of May 2017 is helping keep feed barley prices in Western Canada well supported, according to a market-watcher. “There is that memory of last year’s drought and seeing temperatures in the high 20s and 30s at the end of May,” said Allan Pirness of […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

USDA sees U.S. corn, soy, wheat supplies falling in 2018-19

By GFM Network News May 10, 2018

Washington | Reuters — U.S. soybean supplies are seen falling in the upcoming marketing year as domestic usage and exports are expected to remain strong even as production eases, the U.S. Agriculture Department said on Thursday. Domestic corn and wheat stocks are also expected to drop due to smaller harvests, according to the government’s monthly […] Read more

Barley, Corn, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: For barley acres, seeding delays will tell tale

By GFM Network News May 4, 2018

CNS Canada — After a slight delay to the start of seeding in southern Alberta, producers are out in the fields and it doesn’t yet look like they have seeded more shorter-season acres, such as in feed barley. “Southern Alberta is a little bit later than normal (for starting seeding). But most areas, they’re kind […] Read more

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle hit contract highs on tight supply

U.S. grains: Soybeans tumble on doubts over U.S.-China trade progress

Alberta harvest wrapping up: report

Tag Archives corn

U.S. EPA won’t force refiners to make up waived biofuels volumes

Feed weekly outlook: Optimism takes pressure off Prairie grains

U.S. EPA chief hints he could order more ethanol in fuel

Klassen: Weaker corn, barley prices support feeder market

Feed weekly outlook: Barley prices feeling some pressure

U.S. biofuels deal reported to be delayed indefinitely

Corn diseases to watch for this season

Feed weekly outlook: Barley prices hang tight, await new crop

USDA sees U.S. corn, soy, wheat supplies falling in 2018-19

Feed weekly outlook: For barley acres, seeding delays will tell tale

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