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Cheaper wheat export prices out of the Black Sea have been increasingly sidelining competitors.
Comment, Markets

Market bears continue to nibble on wheat as large crops loom

It’s going to take something significant to spark a meaningful price rally at this point

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Wheat traders breathed a sigh of relief in early March as Chicago futures rose, possibly signalling that the market is at least temporarily satisfied with recent contract lows. Speculators have piled into the short side of the wheat market in recent weeks, likely limiting further price falls. But bigger global crops on tap for 2019
male farmer standing proud and satisfied
Comment, Other

Comment: Is food dividing Canada?

Social media and other communications seem to be driving the wedge deeper, not healing the rift

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For many years, farmers have tried to convey their message, their lifestyles really, to an undereducated populace when it comes to agriculture and rural Canada. They have taken to social media with touching stories and countless messages, telling Canadians what things are like out on the farm. Some called it “agvocacy.” But Canada’s new food
Many farmers are keenly aware that the non-farming public has gained considerable market and political power over what they see as “unsustainable” food production practices.
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Comment: If you want to see the future, you need to look ahead

Everyone wants to be seen as sustainable but what does that buzzword even mean?

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To most farmers and ranchers, “sustainable” is a word that, like exercise or vacation, has a dictionary definition and a personal definition. The difference between the two, however, often is the difference between the local fair and the World’s Fair. These folks aren’t alone. Almost everyone and everything from commodity groups to coal companies make
With over 1.3 billion people, China represents a potent market for Canada's agri-food sector.
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Comment: Huawei, SNC-Lavalin and sick pigs

Our relationship with China is a make-or-break one for Canadian aspirations to grow food exports

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Relations between China and Canada have never been more uncertain. The SNC-Lavalin affair has exposed the Trudeau government to attacks from Chinese authorities, who claim Canada has unfairly treated Huawei’s executive Meng Wanzhou. She was arrested in Vancouver in December, at the request of the U.S. due to allegations of a conspiracy to defraud banks.
Schools are providing services on multiple fronts that require significant investment in training staff.
Comment, Other

Comment: The costs of evolving education in Manitoba

Some change may be necessary but a recent article offered a very simplistic interpretation

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As a lifetime farmer and school trustee for over 25 years, I wish to give my perspective on an article in the November 15, 2018 edition of the Co-operator, by Alexandra Burnett and Rodney Clifton of the Frontier Center for Public Policy. The article commented on how some policy changes by the provincial government are
Comment: Building a safe and strong farm for my family
Comment, Other

Comment: Building a safe and strong farm for my family

Living and working in the same place means risks for your family that must be managed

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Whether in a city, town or on a farm, raising a family is a challenge no matter where you call home. When raising a family on a farm, the experience isn’t just challenging; it is also incredibly rewarding. But what makes raising kids on a farm so rewarding, is also what makes it the most
Corn has recently been under pressure from big crop pegs out of South America and chart-based selling, as well as general uncertainty in the markets over the future of U.S.-China trade.
Comment, Markets, Other

Comment: Long positions on corn liquidated

Funds sold their entire CBOT corn long position undetected during U.S. govt. shutdown

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Within the span of six weeks, commodity funds dumped bullish bets in Chicago-traded corn futures and options without the market’s knowledge. Market participants were under the impression that speculators closed out January relatively optimistic toward the grains. However, data from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) confirmed otherwise on Feb. 19. Hedge funds and
Comment, Opinion, Other

Comment: Keep education decisions local

A drive to centralize decision-making will not serve rural Manitoba well

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Those who live in rural communities in Manitoba know how important it is to keep programming and services such as health care and education local. Bit by bit, core programming has been centralized and decisions made further away from those who depend on these vital services. But this is not so for education. And people
In 1986, when Tim Hortons Roll Up The Rim campaign started, cities were still a few years away from launching recycling programs.
Comment, Opinion, Other

Comment: ‘Roll Up The Rim To Win’ needs an environmental reboot

Canada’s iconic fast-food brand is beginning to fall out of step with the times

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Tim Hortons needs to reconsider its ‘Roll Up The Rim’ promotion. The entire campaign rests on the physicality of the cup itself. Almost 300 million cups are produced for the campaign, which usually ends in mid-April. Some winners have been required to send in the entire cup to claim their prize, instead of just ripping
"...the likelihood of an industry-wide agreement on either of the proposed models is low..." – Western Canadian Wheat, Barley and Oat Commissions.
Cereals, Comment

Comment: Farmer push-back on cereal seed royalty proposals

Most people don’t like change or paying more but a lack of trust could be a factor too

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Western Canada’s wheat, barley and oat grower commissions say it’s unlikely farmers will accept either one of the two options to get farmers to pay more royalties for cereal seed. Some push-back was to be expected, but the seed industry no doubt was, and likely still is, hoping its arguments, including that farmers will gain

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