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Feed barley due for spring rally

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin March 24, 2016

CNS Canada –– Feed barley in Western Canada usually sees a spring rally at this time of year, although the uptrend this year will be limited by large supplies still overhanging the market. Feed grains had trended lower through late February and into early March, with feed wheat leading to the downside. Losses in feed

While overall beer consumption is seen as flat, the amount of craft beer produced in North America has been rising.

Cereals, News

Craft brewing gives malt barley prices a hop

Acres are seen rising by about five per cent this spring

By Jade Markus March 23, 2016

The craft brewing industry appears to be providing the fastest-rising demand for malt barley, which has been steadily pushing prices higher — but overall reduced demand for beer and increased acres could keep a lid on that strong pricing. “Many maltsters are either 100 per cent craft, or moving the percentages up all the time

Crops, Weather

Alberta to launch malt barley insurance

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff March 21, 2016

Alberta is set to launch Canada’s first crop insurance product for malt barley this year. The province’s Agriculture Financial Services Corp. (AFSC) last week said it will now provide insurance coverage for a malting end-use for growers with malt barley contracts. The coverage is subject to a contract from a licensed buyer, with a minimum

Crops, Markets

Louis Dreyfus reports lower profits, seeks partners

By GFM Network News, Gus Trompiz March 21, 2016

Paris | Reuters — Louis Dreyfus is seeking partners for some of its businesses to help the commodity trading group to weather a market downturn that hit full-year profits. Lower prices, plentiful supply and faltering economic growth in emerging economies have put pressure on commodity traders such as Louis Dreyfus that collect, export and process

(Photo courtesy General Mills via Flickr)

Crops

General Mills to label GMOs in U.S. products

By GFM Network News, Lisa Baertlein March 18, 2016

Reuters — General Mills on Friday said it would begin putting labels on its products that contain genetically engineered ingredients, a move that comes days after U.S. senators failed to advance legislation aimed at blocking Vermont from requiring such labels on July 1. U.S. consumer are calling for greater transparency around food production and sourcing,

Recipe Swap

What’s for dinner?

Prairie Fare: Cowboy Caviar and Slow Cooker Corned Beef, Barley and Cabbage

By Julie Garden-Robinson March 18, 2016

On the way home one day, my husband and I were discussing the eternal question, “What’s for dinner?” Our daughters were sitting in the backseat, observing their sometimes embarrassing “parental units.” I think my husband felt the need to “ham it up” for the entertainment factor. “How about spaghetti and meatballs for dinner?” I asked.

Sea Temple of Pura Luhur, Uluwatu, south Bali, Indonesia. (CIA.gov)

Livestock, Markets

Australia, Indonesia renew push for trade deal

By GFM Network News, Matt Siegel March 16, 2016

Sydney | Reuters — Australia and Indonesia on Wednesday said they would formally resume long-stalled negotiations aimed at sealing a bilateral trade agreement between the often uneasy neighbours within 18 months. Australian Trade Minister Steven Ciobo and Indonesian Trade Minister Thomas Trikasih Lembong said in a joint statement talks would resume in May after a

Bottles of various sorts of German beer are displayed on a stand to mark 500 years of the so-called Reinheitsgebot (purity law), during the Green Week international food, agriculture and horticulture fair in Berlin in January. The Reinheitsgebot was introduced in Bavaria in 1516 to limit ingredients used in beer production to hops, barley and water.

News

German beer purity in question over herbicide tests

The brewers’ association questions the test results’ scientific integrity

By Caroline Copley March 16, 2016

AGerman environmental group said Feb. 25 it has found traces of the widely used herbicide glyphosate in Germany’s 14 most popular beers, a potential blow to the country’s reputation for “pure” brewing. Industry and government immediately sought to play down the report from the Munich Environmental Institute. The Brauer-Bund beer association said the findings, which

Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association director Dean Harder explained proposed new voting options at the association’s annual meeting during Crop Connect in Winnipeg Feb. 11. The changes, which would allow for advance voting, were part of a bylaw change members approved.

Crops, Local news

Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association introducing hybrid voting

Farmers will have the option to cast their votes in advance through a  mail-in or electronic ballot or in person at the association’s annual meeting

By Allan Dawson March 2, 2016

There will be three options for voting in Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA) director elections: an advance mail-in ballot, an advance electronic ballot or voting at the association’s annual meeting. Members voted in favour of a bylaw containing the changes Feb. 11 at the MWBGA’s annual meeting in Winnipeg during Crop Connect. “This

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle steady but demand remains sluggish

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen March 2, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded in line with week-ago levels on average, though the market was quite variable across the Prairies. Favourable temperatures in southern Alberta enhanced demand on all weight categories, especially on grassers from 500 to 650 lbs. Higher-quality backgrounded cattle were also $4-$8 higher in certain cases in Alberta. In Saskatchewan

Daily Network News

Pay more attention to South American corn

Board appointments hint Richardson Int. may rejoin canola council

Pulse weekly: Canadian pea exports up in January, lentils lag

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