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The canola sector is positioning itself to take advantage of an anticipated boom in renewable fuel.
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Canola sector predicts biofuel boom 

Renewable fuels could give canola demand ‘unprecedented’ growth 

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The biofuels industry could drive canola demand into uncharted territory in the coming decade, says one industry expert.  “The capacity of crush could grow from 11.3 million metric tonnes today to 18 million metric tonnes in three or four years,” said Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association.  Why it matters: The
Farm margins like squeezing profits from a dry sponge
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Farm margins like squeezing profits from a dry sponge

High costs and low commodity prices lead to return of tight margins

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Farmers can expect tighter margins for the foreseeable future, says Manitoba Agriculture farm management specialist Darren Bond. “This is not 2022 or even the early parts of 2023; this is a return to historic-type margins,” said Bond. “I think that profit is still attainable for this upcoming year but we’re going to have to work
Port of Manila, Philippines. Photo: Tupungato/iStock/Getty Images
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MacAulay opens Indo-Pacific ag office

Moment 'pivotal' for the hog sector, Canadian Pork Council says

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The Canadian Pork Council joined federal ag minister Lawrence MacAulay in Manila, Philippines, to open Canada's first Indo-Pacific agriculture office, it said today, calling the opening a "pivotal moment" for the Canadian pork sector.
Festive spirit misses grain markets
Grain Markets, Markets

Festive spirit misses grain markets

Expert’s Radar: While Brazil buzzed with Carnival, estimates discouraged grain and oilseed markets

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Brazilians were enjoying their most popular holiday of the year as this column went to print, celebrating Carnival with parties, parades, music, samba dancing and an all-around good time. Farmers there hopefully had a chance to partake in the festivities but were likely busy on their fields as well. Soybeans Brazil is the world’s largest
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Grain shipments see smooth sailing on small crop

New Years cold snap the one spanner in the works, speaker says

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At the midway point of the 2023–2024 shipping year, grain shipments appear to be moving at a good clip. “In the last 12–18 months, we’ve seen some really good performance from both of the railroads, said Quorum Corporation’s Mark Hemmes. “The exception was the last four or five weeks, and that was largely driven by

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