With a record short position in canola, managed money is largely in control of the market according to analyst Wayne Palmer of Exceed Grain in Winnipeg.
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ICE weekly outlook: Funds in control of market – for now
Spec funds were keeping a close eye on the weather in Brazil says analyst
Corn, soybean yields still above last year averages, despite harvest delay
Weak Canadian dollar will continue into 2024, supporting grain and oilseed prices
As of Oct. 31, we estimate the Ontario soybean harvest was 65 per cent complete and corn progress stood at 45 per cent. Intermittent rains and cooler temperatures delayed harvest progress. Weather forecasts call for cooler temperatures and additional periods of rain or snow. Farmers have been planting winter wheat in some locations but it […] Read more
ICE weekly outlook: Soy complex supporting canola
'Canola has been largely pulled up'
MarketsFarm — Amid falling crude oil prices, canola prices are staying strong, largely due to the Chicago soy complex, according to a Calgary analyst. Errol Anderson of ProMarket Communications has been impressed with canola’s recent rise. The January contract on ICE Futures was as low at $672 per tonne on Nov. 2 before rising to […] Read more
Disease management, higher yields focus for seed development
What new directions and new technologies are in the offing for 2024
The challenge of keeping pace with weeds, diseases and insects isn’t only an issue for growers. It affects seed dealers and plant breeders as well. They search for hybrids and varieties that combine superior yield with in-field performance relating to standability, test weights, durability and quality. Farmtario has invited seed companies across the province to […] Read more
Project to sequence 400 soybean genomes, improve future crops
Science Notes: Team plans to consult stakeholders in deciding priority lines to include
Soybeans are an important crop worldwide as a source of protein and biodiesel for renewable energy. But is it performing to its full potential? An effort led by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute will sequence 400 soybean genomes to develop a “pangenome” — an attempt to characterize all the […] Read more
Crop monitoring projects yield important data
Continuous monitoring projects aim to provide benchmark and understanding on performance of corn, soybeans and edible beans
The search is ongoing for more information about crop yields and the reasons they change from one year to the next. It’s a bit of a cruel twist that, as science brings more to a field, more questions accompany the findings. Chris Roelands is fine with that. For most of the past two years, he’s […] Read more
Ontario farmers sell plenty from big corn crop
Ukraine war, Russian competition limit export demand for province’s corn
As of Oct. 18, we estimate the Ontario soybean harvest was 40 per cent complete and corn progress stood at 30 per cent. Cooler temperatures delayed row crop harvest by 10 to 15 days. Harvest may stretch into November, as the latter half of October saw intermittent rains and cooler temperatures across the province. Yield […] Read more
A different cover option for soybeans
Broadcasting rye offers more harvest management options, improved soil health
Growers often fall into two categories: those who follow convention and those who set their own pace amid questions from others. Meet Reuben Stone. Operating a value-added farm business near Cobden, Ont., Stone grows several specialty crops including peas and hemp, while servicing a growing cover crop market. In the latter discipline he’s made […] Read more
Challenging soybean season shows management lessons learned
Two agronomists say soybean yields are better than expected due to genetic improvements and better knowledge among growers
Soybeans have a reputation for being able to overcome stresses while yielding a decent crop. The 2023 growing season tested this reputation, from late planting in parts of Ontario, a short dry spell immediately after that, and a wetter-than normal summer. Growers across much of the province expected to see yield losses compounded by a […] Read more
White mould mapping project underway
The current goal is to amass a large database for in-depth research on the disease
Until this past growing season, sclerotinia or white mould was third behind soybean cyst nematode and sudden death syndrome as the biggest soybean threats for most of Ontario. It likely ranks higher in eastern areas of the province, where white mould is a near perennial threat to manage, but there are scattered hot spots in […] Read more
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