Brussels | Reuters — The European Union is preparing 100 million euros (C$147.4 million) in compensation for farmers in five countries bordering Ukraine and plans to introduce restrictions on imports […] Read more
Cereals
EU plans import curbs on Ukraine grain, farmer supports for border countries
Grain would be let into five countries only for export
New precision crop monitoring technology offers great potential
SWAT Cam is the latest in summarizing crop performance
The latest technology to provide enhanced imaging and monitoring of field conditions was previewed April 3 with a webinar launch among dozens of agronomists, certified crop advisors, growers and other […] Read more
Some 155,000 federal public workers on strike over pay dispute
Some AAFC, CGC work to be affected
Ottawa | Reuters — More than 155,000 public sector workers in Canada began a strike Wednesday after failing to reach a wage deal with the federal government by a Tuesday […] Read more
Ukraine agrees with Poland on resumed grain transit
Ukraine also trying to salvage Black Sea grain deal
Warsaw | Reuters — Poland agreed on Tuesday to lift a ban on the transit of Ukrainian grain and food products, but Ukraine said a wartime deal allowing it to […] Read more
U.S. grains: Chicago grains flat or higher on Ukraine concerns
Rains expected to cause U.S. planting delays
Mexico City | Reuters — Chicago grain and soy futures closed nearly flat or higher on Tuesday as traders assessed the impact of several countries banning Ukrainian grain, and the […] Read more
Czech farmers say Ukraine imports squeezing them out of EU grain markets
Government not planning import ban
Prague | Reuters — Czech farmers have 40 per cent more grains in stock than a year ago as surging Ukrainian exports to European markets have replaced Czech exports, the […] Read more
Prairie soil moisture picture growing clearer
Alberta driest; Saskatchewan variable; Manitoba mostly OK
It’s a variable soil moisture picture on the Prairies as seeding season draws nearer. The east has enough moisture — and in some cases too much. And it gets progressively […] Read more
U.S. grains: Chicago soybeans up on major U.S. crush
USDA says winter wheat at 27 per cent good or excellent condition
Mexico City | Reuters — Soybean futures gained following strong U.S. crushing data on Monday, while wheat and corn also closed higher after several eastern European countries banned grain and […] Read more
Bans on Ukrainian grain imports mount as Kyiv seeks transit deal
Poland, Hungary ban imports; Slovakia follows
Kyiv/Rava-Ruska, Ukraine | Reuters — Slovakia on Monday joined Poland and Hungary in banning grain imports from Ukraine as even Kyiv’s staunchest allies come under domestic pressure to shield their […] Read more
CGC, other fed workers to strike Tuesday night if no wage deal reached
Tax season, passport renewals may also be affected
Ottawa | Reuters — Some 155,000 public workers in Canada will go on strike at midnight on Wednesday if they are unable to reach a wage deal with the federal […] Read more