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London | Reuters — Global grain trader Viterra’s management team in Russia plans to create an independent Russian grain exporter once the company ceases export activities in the country, the […] Read more
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Viterra to exit Russian grain trade
The company's team in Russia to create new grain exporter
Adopting a plan B in soybeans
Improving soil health interactions is key to unlocking higher yields
As the importance of soil health gains recognition, its reach extends beyond nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulphur. Boron, a micronutrient, is getting more attention among advisors and growers, mostly because […] Read more
Railways push back on feds’ proposed interswitching revival
Railways also oppose ban on replacement workers
With Easter less than two weeks away, an Easter egg in the federal government’s 2023 budget calls for a new pilot program to again provide Prairie grain shippers with extended […] Read more
ICE weekly outlook: Not a matter of when, but where canola peaks
Prevailing trend remains downward
MarketsFarm — As the rally in canola on ICE Futures continued Wednesday, an analyst stressed it’s not when this upswing ends, but where. David Derwin of PI Financial in Winnipeg […] Read more
CBOT weekly outlook: Traders await stocks, plantings reports
USDA estimates due out Friday
MarketsFarm — Traders on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) will play close attention to a pair of reports due out from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday […] Read more
U.S. grains: Wheat up on Cargill’s Russia decision
Corn firm ahead of U.S. planting report; soy up on Argentina concerns
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
Cargill plans to halt grain export activities in Russia
Viterra also set to halt grain trading in Russia, sources say
Moscow/Chicago | Reuters — Cargill said Wednesday it would take a further step back from the Russian market by stopping handling Russian grain from its export terminal from July, although […] Read more
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
Pulse weekly outlook: For growers, spring still far away
Just 'minor changes' expected in Manitoba acres
MarketsFarm — Springtime still seems distant for southern Manitoba as snow remains and freezing temperatures persist. However, provincial pulse specialist Dennis Lange said current conditions are setting up well for […] Read more
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