Grain handler G3 Canada has announced its third move into Alberta, with plans for an elevator near Morinville, about 25 km north of Edmonton. The Winnipeg company said Thursday it will start construction “shortly” at its chosen site just west of town, connecting to Canadian National Railway (CN) track on the north side of Highway […] Read more
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Building a market for Ontario truffles
When Kathleen Galias and Patrick Hazen bought their 10 acres outside of Guelph there was a six-acre open field they…
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Project to fund 2000 acres of cover crops
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) has announced that the Canadian Agricultural Partnership has granted $500,000 for UTRCA staff…
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Making technology work for healthier soil
Building and maintaining soil health increasingly involves technology. The challenge for farmers is deciding which approach they invest in to…
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Evaluating cover crops for the long term
It’s widely recognized that cover crops boost soil organic matter, but their long-term agronomic and economic benefits are less well…
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DON-infected corn storage and ethanol trials proposed
Here’s the latest news on the managing of the DON-infected corn crop. Get the good corn off: Minister Hardeman Ontario…
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Agricorp announces corn salvage program
Agricorp, the provincial crop insurance agency, will now cover corn infected by over five parts per million of deoxynivalenol (DON)…
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Hemp prices seen likely to stay consistent in 2019
CNS Canada — Canadian prices for hemp likely won’t change very much in 2019, according to Clarence Shwaluk of Fresh Hemp Foods in Winnipeg. Even the passage of the U.S. 2018 Farm Bill, which would legalize hemp in that country, shouldn’t have much of an impact on prices. The new bill is expected to be […] Read more
Canola funds reduce net short position
CNS Canada — Fund traders lowered their net short positions in ICE Futures canola during the week ended Tuesday, according to the latest commitment of traders (CoT) report compiled by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). According to the latest report, managed money and other reportable speculators decreased their net short position in canola […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soybeans down again, corn ends higher
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell on Friday for a second session as traders reacted to smaller-than-expected purchases this week by China coupled with ballooning global supplies, traders said. Corn futures firmed on prospects for China to start buying U.S. supplies of the yellow grain, while wheat declined, consolidating a day after reaching […] Read more
How Ontario’s new DON testing cost-share program works
With vomitoxin (DON) levels so prevalent in this year’s corn crop, the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) says a new DON testing cost-sharing initiative will help producers strategically market their grain. Why it matters: OSCIA says cost-sharing will help farmers know how severe their deoxynivalenol (DON) issues are, and how to market their […] Read more
‘Bigger pie’ seen for hemp as industry evolves
CNS Canada — Canada’s hemp industry will have an eventful year in 2019 as the industry expands with more processing facilities and legislative changes. One such legislative change was the legalization of hemp in the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill. The bill passed this week in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives and awaits […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Prairie feed grain market inching higher
CNS Canada — The feed grain market in Western Canada is starting to firm up as a lack of farmer selling has supplies tightening. “It seems like we’re kind of moving higher here at the moment. Markets have a firmer tone to them for now,” said Allan Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. “Barley […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soybeans sag as China sale fails to impress
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell to a one-week low on Thursday as confirmation of a 1.13 million-tonne U.S. soybean sale to China failed to impress traders who are shifting their focus to burdensome U.S. and global supplies, analysts said. Wheat futures rose, almost hitting a two-month top, supported by signs of rising […] Read more
U.S. confirms China soybean purchase, but no clarity over more sales
Chicago/Washington | Reuters — U.S. government officials on Thursday hailed China’s first meager purchase of U.S. soybeans since its trade war with the United States began in July and said they hoped for, but could not guarantee, more to come. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced private sales of 1.13 million tonnes of U.S. […] Read more
Opinions differ on quinoa prices in 2019
CNS Canada — There are opposing views on what will happen with Canadian quinoa prices in 2019. One buyer believes the specialty crop will increase a few cents per pound; another believes the price will slightly decrease in the New Year. Dan Boulton of NorQuin at Saskatoon said there is a world shortage of quinoa, […] Read more
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