The U.S. Department of Agriculture released two cattle reports on Friday July 23, confirming trade speculation that the U.S. herd would be the smallest since record-keeping began in 1973. USDA […] Read more
U.S. cattle herd smallest on record
New board members for Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency
The Alberta government has announced three new board members for the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA). They include: • Veterinarian Dr. David Chalack, who has been named new board […] Read more
Wheat briefly breaks $6 per bushel in Chicago
Chicago nearby wheat futures briefly broke above $6.00 a bushel for the first time in 13 months on Thursday, driven by concerns over drought in the Former Soviet Union.The CBOT September wheat future peaked at $6.10 during the session, but closed up 8 1/4 cents at $5.96.Black Sea exporters — the former Soviet countries of[...]
Wheat, durum and malting barley PROs increase
Wheat values in the Canadian Wheat Board’s July 2010 Pool Return Outlook (PRO) for the 2010-11 crop year are up between $6 and $14 per tonne from last month. Durum […] Read more
Ohio on watch for Western bean cutworm
Ohio State University Extension entomologists have issued an alert to watch for Western bean cutworm egg masses and larvae, which have been found in Ohio for the first time since […] Read more
Ohio on watch for Western bean cutwork
Ohio State University Extension entomologists have issued an alert to watch for Western bean cutworm egg masses and larvae, which have been found in Ohio for the first time since […] Read more
In this case, hog is bigger than cow
Weed control officials across Canada are reportedly receiving many calls of concern about giant hogweed following national media reports last week. Officials in Ontario are encouraging residents to be on […] Read more
Three wheats, two flaxseed varieties deregistered
The Canadian Grain Commission has announced pending deregistration of five wheat and flax varieties. Two flax varieties, CDC Mons and CDC Normandy, will be deregistered effective August 1, 2013. They […] Read more
CWB staff return to building after bomb scare
Staff at the Canadian Wheat Board head office in Winnipeg returned to work at appoximately 11:30 a.m. Tuesday after an apparent bomb scare. The building was cleared about two hours […] Read more
Manitoba weekly insect and disease report
Manitoba’s weekly insect and disease update summary reports that: • Armyworms continue to be found in cereal fields, although many are now starting to turn to pupae. • Root rot, […] Read more
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