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U.S. grains: Corn, wheat futures back away from peaks

By GFM Network News, Mark Weinraub April 26, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures eased on Thursday on a round of profit-taking following a rally to a nine-month high, with forecasts for improved planting weather in key growing areas also weighing on prices, traders said. “The central and southern Midwest and Delta should finally see an extended stretch of drier weather, lasting

Serafine and her family are now healthier than they’ve ever been.

Country Crossroads, News

Planting seeds of change in Rwanda

ADRA Canada supports and educates mothers so children can survive and thrive

By Heather Grbic April 25, 2018

When you hear the word “Rwanda” what comes to your mind? If you’re like many people, it’s the tragic genocide that happened in 1993. For others, it might be images of rolling, lush hills of various shades of green, a kind of African Ireland. Or maybe, you have memories of travels to this tiny but

Planting corn in south-central Manitoba in May 2014. (Co-operator photo by Allan Dawson)

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Corn hits nine-month high

By GFM Network News, Mark Weinraub April 25, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures rallied to a nine-month peak and wheat rose to its highest in nearly seven weeks on Wednesday, supported by a round of short-covering amid persistent concerns about adverse weather curtailing harvest expectations for both grains, traders said. Soybean futures also were firm, with U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement

Crops

CTA to bump up Prairie grain freight cost index

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 25, 2018

Fuel and infrastructure improvements are expected to push up the cost of railroading and, in turn, the index guiding how much money Canada’s big two railways get to keep from hauling Prairie grain in the next crop year. The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) on Wednesday announced it will set the volume-related composite price index (VRCPI)

Country Crossroads, Local news

A hands-on approach to education

U of M ag students getting more ‘experiential learning’ of late

By Duncan Morrison April 24, 2018

The University of Manitoba’s faculty of agricultural and food sciences is taking a hands-on approach to new educational levels in 2018. Both degree and diploma students will have access to introductory and advanced courses highlighting this learning technique this summer as part of a pilot project at the university. “It’s an ambitious project,” said Craig

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Wheat, soy, corn rebound after early drops

By GFM Network News, Mark Weinraub April 24, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures rallied on Tuesday, surging 2.4 per cent on a bargain buying rebound after falling to their lowest in nearly three weeks early in the session. The gains in wheat spilled over into the corn market and soybean futures also rose, snapping a four session losing streak. But strength

A CN locomotive near Jasper, Alta. (Photo courtesy CN)

Crops

Grain handle drops in CN’s first quarter

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 24, 2018

Reduced traffic in grain, fertilizers and petroleum, against increased costs from “challenging operating conditions,” ate into the first-quarter bottom line for Canadian National Railway (CN). Montreal-based CN on Monday booked net income of $741 million on total revenues of $3.194 billion for its quarter ending March 31, down from $884 million on $3.206 billion in

Markets, Weather

Farmland values rise, but interest rates curb market

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News April 23, 2018

CNS Canada — Prices of Canadian farmland were seen rising in 2017, with most sales happening in the first half of 2017 before interest rate increases and the drought in Western Canada hit. That’s according to the annual Farmland Values Report released Monday by Farm Credit Canada (FCC), based on 90 per cent of farmland

Crops, Markets, Weather

Trade predicts fewer pulse acres, another canola record

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News April 23, 2018

CNS Canada — With the uncertainty regarding the pulse exports to India, it’s looking like 2018 could see more canola acres planted in Canada. Statistics Canada will release its Principal Field Crop Areas report on Friday (April 27). Last year saw Canada’s canola area at a record 23 million acres, but this year could again

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: CBOT soybeans extend losing streak

By GFM Network News, Mark Weinraub April 23, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell for a third straight session on Monday, with concerns about demand from China in focus amid a lack of fresh deals with the top global buyer of the oilseed, traders said. Wheat futures were mixed, with Chicago Board of Trade soft red winter wheat contracts retreating from

Daily Network News

Prairie forecast: Cooler than average temperatures expected to continue

Transport, trade, labour top of mind for new Grain Growers of Canada executive director

Food and beverage sales growth, volume decline predicted for 2026

Cereals

U.S. grains: Corn, wheat futures back away from peaks

Planting seeds of change in Rwanda

U.S. grains: Corn hits nine-month high

CTA to bump up Prairie grain freight cost index

A hands-on approach to education

U.S. grains: Wheat, soy, corn rebound after early drops

Grain handle drops in CN’s first quarter

Farmland values rise, but interest rates curb market

Trade predicts fewer pulse acres, another canola record

U.S. grains: CBOT soybeans extend losing streak

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