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Manitoba’s organic sector seeing slow but steady increase: report

Manitoba was the only Prairie province to see an increase in organic crop acres in 2019

By Geralyn Wichers October 21, 2020

Manitoba’s organic growers and processors posted a year of moderate increases in 2019, according to a new report from the Prairie Organic Development Fund. While Manitoba continues to be by far the smallest of the Prairie provinces in terms of organic acres, it was the only Prairie province to increase its organic acres last year with an addition of

Now that this year’s crop is largely in hand, it’s time to revisit your marketing plan.

Grain Markets, News

Take stock of your grain marketing plan now

Now’s the time to reassess target prices and other aspects of your efforts

By Don Norman October 21, 2020

With the harvest wrapping up, many producers are starting to seriously think about how to make the most of things while marketing their crop. The good news is that, generally speaking, prices are looking good, Bruce Burnett, Glacier FarmMedia’s director of markets and weather information, said. “This year the market fundamentals — depending on commodity — have been

The Manitoba Crop Alliance will be a more efficient and farmer-focused organization as it officially launches, organizers say.

Crops, News

Manitoba Crop Alliance predicts increased research benefits

The newly merged farm group is up and running

By Ron Friesen October 20, 2020

Five years after it was first envisioned, Manitoba’s newest farm organization is now fully operational and promising increased service to its commodity group members. The Manitoba Crop Alliance has received formal designation from the provincial government and began operating August 1, collecting levies from its member organizations. It’s the culmination of a long and winding

News

Protein supercluster defends against critical report

Federal funding body says it’s on track to meet targets and making diligent investments

By D.C. Fraser October 19, 2020

Protein Industries Canada remains confident in its pace of funding projects to grow the sector, despite a recent report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO). The PBO reported the governing Liberals 2017 Innovation Superclusters Initiative has been slow to select projects and spend money. In 2017, five “superclusters” were given a total of $918 million to spend

A freighter is loaded with grain from a terminal at Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet. (Maxvis/iStock/Getty Images)

Crops, Markets

Grain, oilseed exports running ahead of average

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team October 16, 2020

MarketsFarm — Canadian grain and oilseed exports have left the country at a rapid pace during the first 10 weeks of the 2020-21 crop year, with canola, wheat,and barley movement-to-date all up substantially on the year. Total exports of Canada’s major grains and oilseeds as of Sunday came in at 9.57 million tonnes, according to

Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou leaves B.C. Supreme Court on a lunch break during her extradition hearing in Vancouver on Jan. 22, 2020. (Photo: Reuters/Jennifer Gauthier)

Crops, Other

China denies ‘coercive’ diplomacy with Canada

Envoy again urges release of Huawei executive

By GFM Network News October 16, 2020

Ottawa | Reuters — China on Thursday denied it had taken two Canadian men hostage, and repeated a call for the release of a Huawei Technologies executive held in Canada who faces extradition to the United States amid a long-running diplomatic dispute. Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou, a Chinese citizen, was arrested in Vancouver

Louise and Percy Schmeiser. (Mary Lou Schechtel photo courtesy Mongrel Media)

Crops, Other

Farmer and activist Percy Schmeiser, 89

Thorn in Monsanto's side also the subject of a new major film

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News October 15, 2020

Funeral services are to be held and livestreamed Saturday for Prairie farmer, businessman and activist Percy Schmeiser, best known for his ultimately unsuccessful court battles with the company behind Roundup Ready canola. Schmeiser, who farmed at Bruno, Sask., about 90 km east of Saskatoon, died Tuesday at age 89. According to Saskatchewan media, he had

A wet fall in 2019 left Manitoba producers with a lot of challenges to overcome this spring.

Crops, News

Ideal fall makes up for late start

With much of the harvest in the bin, Manitoba producers are mildly disappointed with a just-average crop

By Don Norman October 15, 2020

This season might be going out like a lamb, with near-optimal harvest conditions, but that doesn’t mean Manitoba grain growers haven’t grappled with their fair share of challenges. It all started a year ago, with the wet fall of 2019 postponing field work and applications until this spring, and causing many issues that required untangling

Grain Markets, Markets

Crush margin stays wide despite decent canola prices

Watch soybeans for an indication of future market direction

By Phil Franz-Warkentin October 15, 2020

The ICE Futures canola market was strong during the first week of October, but ran into resistance from a chart perspective. The November contract was hard pressed to move above $530 per tonne, despite trading just below the psychological point on a number of occasions. A break above there would set the stage for a

ICE November 2020 canola with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Canola firm at midweek

By GFM Network News October 15, 2020

MarketsFarm — ICE Futures canola contracts have steadied after slipping slightly following Canada’s Thanksgiving long weekend, with nearby attention on speculations rolling positions out of the front month. The nearby November contract closed Wednesday at $526.10 per tonne, gaining slightly after incurring losses the day prior. Market participants adjusting positions ahead of the November contract’s

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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