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Glencore’s head office in Baar, Switzerland. (Glencore.com)

Glencore’s head barley trader leaves post

By GFM Network News, Reuters November 13, 2019

Paris | Reuters –– Glencore Agriculture removed head barley trader Mathieu Kleine from his post last week, market sources familiar with the matter said. The grain merchant, which is part owned by diversified commodity group Glencore, dismissed Kleine due to disappointing results, two of the sources said. It was not clear if Kleine was still

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market consolidation continues

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen November 12, 2019

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were unchanged from week-ago levels. Larger pre-sort calf sales were held across the prairies. Buying interest was barely sufficient to support the market at the current levels. The risk tolerance shifted from medium to low this past week. Discounts appeared to be more severe on unweaned and unvaccinated calves. Colder

Cereals, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Barley, feed wheat at par in southern Alberta

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin November 8, 2019

MarketsFarm – Feed barley prices in southern Alberta’s feedlot alley moved higher over the past few weeks, but the price rise will likely slow down as barley trades at par with feed wheat. Feed barley and feed wheat are both currently trading at around C$225 per tonne delivered into Lethbridge, Alta. “That’s a sell signal

Crop Report, News, Weather

Manitoba harvest estimated 89 per cent complete

FINAL of 2019: Manitoba Crop Report for November 5

By Manitoba Agriculture November 5, 2019

Southwest Region Intermittent snow flurries, mixed precipitation, and cold and cloudy weather has slowed harvest progress. Some snow accumulations creating small snowbanks in windrows and field edges is postponing harvest until melted. North of PTH 45, producers are reporting snow on swaths did not melt and are waiting for good weather conditions to finish harvest.

Cereals, News

Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers seeks director nominees

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff November 5, 2019

The Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA) is seeking farmers for its board. There are four seats to be filled on the board of directors, for four-year terms. Nominations open Nov. 1, and close Nov. 30. All nominees must be members in good standing of the organization, and have the support of five members

Alberta’s canola harvest is so far pegged at about 71 per cent complete. Photo: Lisa Guenther/File

Crops, Weather

Poor weather continues to hamper Alberta harvest

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team November 1, 2019

Snow, rain and cold winds continued to hamper harvest operations in Alberta during the week ended Oct. 29, according to the latest provincial crop report. Total harvest progress across the province was pegged at 81 per cent done, which was up eight points from the previous week. Southern Alberta was farthest along, at 95 per

Cereals, Livestock, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Feed grain prices a mixed bag

By GFM Network News November 1, 2019

MarketsFarm – Feed grain prices reflected the mixed bag of harvest conditions across the Prairies, which produced feed grains of varying quality. In particular, for feed wheat that came off the fields dry and in good condition, prices were around C$5.50 per bushel. However, there’s about a 50-cent discount for tough feed wheat, and moisture

In spite of all the weather challenges Sask. producers have faced this fall, hope remains that crops will make it to the bin before harvest season is over. Photo: File/Greg Berg

Crops, Markets

Saskatchewan harvest progresses under adverse conditions: report

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team October 31, 2019

MarketsFarm – Saskatchewan farmers continued to plug away at the harvest over the past week, with 90 per cent of the crop in the bin as of Oct. 28, according to the latest provincial report. That was up seven points from the previous week, but still behind the five-year average of 96 per cent complete.

Crop Report, News, Weather

Losses expected for unharvested cereal crops, flax

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for October 29

By Manitoba Agriculture October 29, 2019

Southwest Region No rain or snow fell this week, allowing farmers a chance to continue harvest in the Southwest region. Wet conditions in the southeastern districts and the north of PTH 45 continue to hamper harvest. Many farmers have harvested the bulk of their acres at this point, when compared to two weeks ago. Overall,

Crops, News, Other

Which crops were hot, and what was not in 2019

MASC report details 2019 crop insured acreage and varieties’ market share

By Allan Dawson October 28, 2019

BASF’s InVigor L233 P (LT) (PSR-R) canola was planted on 44.5 per cent of Manitoba’s 3.2 million acres of insured canola this year. That data comes from the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation’s 2019 Variety Market Share Information. Its closest rival — L255 PC (LT) (PSR-R) — had 12 per cent of the acres, followed by

Daily Network News

Health Canada stops sales of coccidiosis medication Deccox on procedural issue

Canadian cattle herd sees first annual increase since 2018

Olymel parent company sees increased earnings in 2025

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