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Although it’s more likely for plants to develop IDC in moist soil conditions, the disorder can also occur in drier environments due to moisture in the soil pushing salt toward the surface. When this moisture evaporates, the salt is left behind, which reduces iron uptake by the plant.

Crops, Features, Soybean Guide 2023, Soybeans

Iron deficiency chlorosis continues to affect soybean crops

If you’re a soybean producer, IDC should be on your radar

By Jim Timlick October 24, 2023

It’s not exactly a household name, but iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) can pose a serious threat to soybean producers on the Prairies. IDC is a nutrient deficiency that can cause yellowing of soybean foliage and stunt plant growth. In extreme cases, it can lead to significant yield losses. The problem typically develops in fields where […] Read more

One Canada Square (tower at centre) houses the London head office of the International Grains Council (IGC). (Iliffd/iStock/Getty Images)

Crops, Markets

Cuts to corn output drag IGC’s overall estimates lower

Wheat production estimate up, soy down

By GFM Network News October 19, 2023

MarketsFarm — Reductions to global corn production for 2023-24 resulted in the International Grains Council cutting some of its numbers in its monthly supply and demand report issued Thursday. The London-based IGC reduced its forecast for world corn output from its September call of approximately 1.222 billion tonnes, to 1.219 billion. Although total use in […] Read more

ICE November 2023 canola with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Which way will canola go?

Basis levels have recently improved

By GFM Network News September 21, 2023

MarketsFarm — As September winds down, ICE Futures canola is poised to either climb higher or fall back, according to analyst Errol Anderson, president of ProMarket Communications in Calgary. That movement will largely be determined by the direction taken by November soybeans on the Chicago Board of Trade, which currently has support at US$13 per […] Read more

Aeration and regular monitoring of bins is the best way to mitigate spoilage.

Crops, Wheat & Chaff

Moisture content and temperature key to successful grain storage

Q & A with an expert

By Sola Ajiboye August 15, 2023

Q: What should growers focus on to ensure a successful harvest this year? A: This starts with crop staging for harvest. Swathing prior to combining and straight cutting are the two most common harvest methods for field crops in Western Canada. The decision to swath or straight cut will depend on farm planning, the risk […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Little change seen in USDA’s WASDE report

U.S. corn, soy, wheat production figures down from July report

By GFM Network News August 12, 2023

MarketsFarm — August figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) world agricultural supply/demand estimates (WASDE) provided very few surprises and not much change after their release Friday. However, crop production and carryout estimates were tightened from those in July. USDA’s 2023-24 corn production estimate declined by 209 million bushels from July to 15.111 billion, […] Read more

ICE November 2023 canola with Bollinger bands (20,2). (Barchart)

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Canola prices ‘cheap’ but rangebound

Trade also watching U.S. soy complex

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News August 10, 2023

MarketsFarm — ICE Futures canola contracts held relatively rangebound during the week ended Wednesday, in choppy activity as traders wait to get a clearer picture on the size of this year’s crop. “Overall, canola is relatively cheap,” said Ken Ball of PI Financial in Winnipeg. He pointed to wide crush margins — over $200 per […] Read more

Crops, Pulses, Weather

Pulse weekly outlook: Average yields expected for Manitoba crops

Beans, soy may still benefit if rain comes

By GFM Network News August 9, 2023

MarketsFarm — Pulse crops in Manitoba fared well against the elements which included sporadic rainfall and normal to below-normal temperatures for much of the past month. Provincial pulse specialist Dennis Lange in Altona said field peas should begin harvesting operations next week. “As far as pea acres go, we’re looking at about 145,000 acres. That’s […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Soybeans

USDA June soybean crush seen at 175.5 million bushels

If estimate realized, would be smallest monthly crush since September

By GFM Network News July 31, 2023

Chicago | Reuters – U.S. soy processors likely crushed 5.265 million short tons of soybeans, or 175.5 million bushels, in June, according to the average forecast of eight analysts surveyed by Reuters ahead of a monthly U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report. If the estimate is realized, it would be down from the 189.3 million […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

CBOT weekly update: U.S. Fed decision one of many factors

Russia’s withdrawal from Black Sea Grain Initiative, attacks on Ukrainian ports have caused erratic price movement

By GFM Network News July 26, 2023

Marketsfarm – The decision by the United States Federal Reserve on July 26 to raise its key interest rates mostly served as a distraction on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) from other events affecting grain futures. The central bank continued its efforts to wrangle inflation by pushing interest rates up 25 basis points to […] Read more

The Chicago Board of Trade building on May 28, 2018. (Harmantasdc/iStock Editorial/Getty Images)

Corn, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly update: Dry conditions, war propel prices upward

Rally may push well into the week of July 24 and perhaps further: broker

By GFM Network News July 19, 2023

MarketsFarm – Prices on the Chicago Board of Trade continued to rally on July 19, and to Scott Capinegro of Barrington Commodity Brokers of Barrington, Ill., they appeared set to push higher. Capinegro pointed to the hot and dry weather across much of the United States as the main reason for the gains being made […] Read more

Daily Network News

Health Canada stops sales of coccidiosis medication Deccox on procedural issue

Canadian cattle herd sees first annual increase since 2018

Olymel parent company sees increased earnings in 2025

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