Reuters — Chicago wheat futures rallied and closed higher on Wednesday, after global grain trader Cargill said it would take a further step back from the Russian market by no […] Read more
Cereals
U.S. grains: Wheat up on Cargill’s Russia decision
Corn firm ahead of U.S. planting report; soy up on Argentina concerns
Finding ways to maximize grain drying efficiency
Costs are not coming down, but some options can make a difference
Despite higher commodity prices, growers are being encouraged to examine their costs across all facets of their farming operations. The impact of higher drying costs was the focus of a […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soybeans, wheat gain on planting doubts
CBOT corn steadies
Reuters — U.S. wheat and soybean futures closed higher on Tuesday and corn closed nearly flat as traders had doubts about planting delays and adverse weather with an eye toward […] Read more
Interest-free cash advances get extra lift in federal budget
Fertilizer diversification, solids non-fat processing also up for funding
Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland’s latest budget envelope for Canadian farmers up against rising costs of production includes a temporary boost to the interest-free portion of cash advances. Freeland’s 2023 […] Read more
Food sales grew but margins tightened in 2022, FCC says
Modest further growth expected this year
Food and beverages sales increased in Canada last year, even as margins hit an historic low and consumers chose Canadian less. According to the latest FCC Food and Beverage Report, […] Read more
U.S. grains: Chicago grains up on U.S. planting uncertainty
Hard wheats 'leading the way'
Mexico City | Reuters — Chicago corn futures reversed losses to close higher on Monday on concerns about U.S. planting delays, and wheat and soy also made gains. Corn made […] Read more
Insurers covering Ukraine grain corridor shipments for now
More clarity needed soon, Lloyd's exec says
London | Reuters — Insurers continue to cover grain shipments from Ukraine through a United Nations-backed corridor although more clarity will be required soon, a senior Lloyd’s of London official […] Read more
U.S. grains: Chicago corn, wheat reverse gains to close lower
Export sales of wheat, soybeans fall below forecasts
Mexico City | Reuters — Chicago corn futures reversed session gains to close lower Thursday, with the most-active contract hitting its highest price since February on a boost from Chinese […] Read more
Light signals from neighbouring weeds alter crop plant growth, yield
University of Guelph and USDA researchers uncover a new defense mechanism in plants
In the battle between weeds and crops, weeds are winning. A new theory developed by a University of Guelph researcher suggests why. For the first time, plant scientists have shown […] Read more
Dreyfus to step up spending after earnings boost
'Complementary' acquisitions envisioned
Paris | Reuters — Louis Dreyfus Co. (LDC) could nearly double annual investments in the coming years as rising profits help it pursue expansion in its traditional crop trading and […] Read more