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U.S. grains: Corn, wheat near three-month low on improved weather

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News May 27, 2014

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grain futures fell as much as two per cent on Tuesday, with corn and wheat hitting roughly three-month lows, as favourable crop conditions and signs of easing tensions in major export hub Ukraine sparked investor long liquidation, traders said. Bull spreading in Chicago Board of Trade corn and soybean futures […] Read more

Seeding goes full speed ahead on Jay Millard’s field near Livelong, Sask. on Wednesday, May 21. (Lisa Guenther photo)

Crops, Weather

Guenther: NW Sask. growers hustle within seeding window

By Lisa Guenther, GFM Network News May 23, 2014

Jay Millard is chipper so far this seeding season. “The weather’s been good. It’s warmed up and things are growing. That’s as good as it gets,” he said. Millard farms about 3,500 acres in the Livelong area, about 90 km northwest of North Battleford, Sask. As of Friday he has about 2,000 acres under his […] Read more

(Manitoba Co-operator photo by Allan Dawson)

Corn, Crops, Weather

Warm weekend to help Man. farmers hang onto corn acres

By GFM Network News May 22, 2014

CNS Canada — Corn growers in Manitoba have gotten off to a slower start than normal when it comes to planting due to cold, wet weather this spring. Farmers in the main corn growing regions of the province have been able to get a fair bit of the crop planted, however, and warm weather expected […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans, Weather

U.S. weather to determine price direction for CBOT beans, corn

By GFM Network News May 22, 2014

CNS Canada — Soybean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade were higher during the week ended Wednesday, with new-crop gains outpacing old-crop as traders worked to correct the spread between the two, participants said. Old-crop values found some support from continued worries about tight U.S. supplies, with all contracts lifted by signs of persistent […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Wet weather not likely to spur more sunflower planting

By GFM Network News May 21, 2014

CNS Canada — If seeding delays persist this spring, sunflowers remain a crop that can be planted later on — but while there’s some talk of increased U.S. acres, they’re not seen to be as likely in Canada. North Dakota and some parts of South Dakota are experiencing delayed seeding of small-grain crops due to […] Read more

Crops, Reuters, Weather

California drought will cost thousands of farm jobs, study says

By GFM Network News May 20, 2014

Sacramento | Reuters — California’s drought will cause thousands of workers to lose their jobs and cost farmers in the state’s Central Valley breadbasket US$1.7 billion, researchers said in the first economic study of what may be the state’s driest year on record. The most populous U.S. state is in its third year of what […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Weather

El Nino weather hits many crops, boosts soybeans: study

By GFM Network News May 17, 2014

Oslo | Reuters — The El Nino weather phenomenon that is likely to strike this year damages world maize, rice and wheat yields but boosts soybeans, according to a study on Thursday that could help farmers plan what to grow. The Japanese-led report gave what it called a first global set of maps linking yields […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Weather

U.S. grains: CBOT wheat drops for eighth day

By GFM Network News May 16, 2014

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures fell for an eighth straight session on Friday, on track for their longest losing streak since June, due to poor demand for U.S. offerings on the export market despite the streak of declines. “There is not a lot of business being done,” said Mark Schultz, analyst at Northstar […] Read more

Hogs, Livestock, Markets, Reuters, Weather

Weather weighs in with virus on U.S. hog weights

By GFM Network News May 16, 2014

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. hogs have started to shed pounds after hitting record weights recently and the trend may continue with warmer weather, underpinning prices for market-ready hogs that have slid 15 per cent in 1-1/2 months from their all-time highs. Hog weights rose to a record high 287.5 lbs. for the week of […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Pasture, Weather

West’s ranchers sending cattle out to pasture early

By GFM Network News May 15, 2014

CNS Canada — The late spring has prompted many Prairie cattle owners to put their animals on pasture weeks ahead of schedule, according to three industry watchers. “They are probably three weeks early (in Alberta) compared to when they should be turning them out,” said forage specialist Barry Yaremcio at the provincial Ag-Info Centre at […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

Weather

U.S. grains: Corn, wheat near three-month low on improved weather

Guenther: NW Sask. growers hustle within seeding window

Warm weekend to help Man. farmers hang onto corn acres

U.S. weather to determine price direction for CBOT beans, corn

Wet weather not likely to spur more sunflower planting

California drought will cost thousands of farm jobs, study says

El Nino weather hits many crops, boosts soybeans: study

U.S. grains: CBOT wheat drops for eighth day

Weather weighs in with virus on U.S. hog weights

West’s ranchers sending cattle out to pasture early

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