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(File photo courtesy Canola Council of Canada)

Chinese protein preference becoming big obstacle for canola

By GFM Network News November 17, 2017

Winnipeg | CNS Canada — As China’s consumption of higher-protein foods continues to grow, so too does its selectiveness for which oilseeds it will pursue on the open market. So far, it’s a race canola does not seem to be winning. “The big demand factor in China is protein, rather than vegetable oil,” said Felix […] Read more

Crops

Get the facts before spending big money on micronutrients

By Ross H. McKenzie September 21, 2017

Think you might have a micronutrient deficiency in your fields? Take these four steps before spending any money on micronutrient fertilizer, says Ross McKenzie, who became the province’s best-known fertilizer authority during his lengthy career with the province.

Crops, Markets

Canola market dips to rally, heat stress hits wheat crops

By GFM Network News July 31, 2017

CNS Canada – The ICE Canada canola market had a bit of a wild ride during the week ended July 28, with the November contract falling to its lowest level of the past month at one point before the brakes were hit on the drop and the market rallied $25 in three days. Fund traders […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Weather issues, tight stocks lift canola

By GFM Network News May 24, 2017

CNS Canada –– The ICE Futures Canada canola market lost ground during the week ended Wednesday, pushed down by losses in the U.S. soy complex. A corruption scandal in Brazil sparked a steep selloff in soybeans during last Thursday’s session, which affected oilseeds around the world, including canola. Canola’s dominant July contract lost $4 during […] Read more

Believe it or not, this is a soil test in progress and it can tell you a lot about the health of your soil. Photo: Staff

Crops

VIDEO: Underground undies measuring the health of soil

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News April 20, 2017

Are you bold enough to soil your undies? The Soil Conservation Council of Canada (SCCC) is and it recently kicked off National Soil Conservation Week by burying several pairs of men’s cotton underwear up to the waistband. After 60 days in six inches of soil, what will it all mean? A healthy soil will show that the […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Seven deadly sins of grain marketing

By Angela Lovell March 10, 2017

Brian Voth has been telling producers about the “seven deadly sins of grain marketing” for several years, and although the catchy title gets them through the door to listen to him, the advice they go away with is invaluable. “What I talk about is, essentially, how to make marketing plans by doing it in reverse, […] Read more

Crops

Sunflowers fight for acres in crowded Manitoba fields

By GFM Network News February 9, 2017

CNS Canada — Better prices have created some optimism for sunflower growers in Western Canada — a feeling that may be needed to help the crop maintain acres in the face of so much competition. “I think in Manitoba we’re going to be battling for acres compared to some of those competitive crops,” said Darcelle […] Read more

Canola, Cereals, Crops

Eight things to look for in your soil test report

By Ross H. McKenzie February 6, 2017

When you understand your soil reports, you’re in a better position to develop fertilizer plans with your agronomist. All soil testing labs report the same basic information, but each lab has its own unique format. No matter what your report looks like, first, check the information at the top: your name, address, field name, etc. […] Read more

Canola, Cereals, Markets, Pulses

Top three marketing resolutions for 2017

By Jennifer Blair January 17, 2017

This year, instead of making a New Year’s resolution to lose some weight or save some money, consider resolving to improve your marketing plan. PI Financial’s David Derwin has three simple marketing resolutions to get you started.

Crops

Four steps to a fair land rental agreement

By Angela Lovell January 9, 2017

As land values increase, so do land rental rates, but commodity prices don’t always follow the same trajectory, although input costs might. So how do you come to an arrangement to rent land that is fair and profitable for both parties, because that’s the number one consideration if both want a stable, long-term deal. “Communication […] Read more

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Tag Archives Oilseeds

Chinese protein preference becoming big obstacle for canola

Get the facts before spending big money on micronutrients

Canola market dips to rally, heat stress hits wheat crops

ICE weekly outlook: Weather issues, tight stocks lift canola

VIDEO: Underground undies measuring the health of soil

Seven deadly sins of grain marketing

Sunflowers fight for acres in crowded Manitoba fields

Eight things to look for in your soil test report

Top three marketing resolutions for 2017

Four steps to a fair land rental agreement

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