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Feed weekly outlook: Alberta prices see wide range

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News February 8, 2018

CNS Canada — A tale of two markets is emerging in Alberta as feed users in the south take advantage of cheap corn trucked in from Manitoba, while users farther north pay higher prices. “As far as Red Deer north goes, it’s quite different than feedlot alley,” said Joseph Billett, general manager of Agfinity in

Crops, Local news

VIDEO: A return to the Dust Bowl days?

By Allan Dawson February 8, 2018

Are the soil conservation lessons learned from the Dirty Thirties being forgotten? Manitoba Co-operator reporter Allan Dawson spoke with Jim Tokarchuk of the Soil Conservation Council of Canada and University of Manitoba soil science professor David Lobb about this very issue at the Manitoba Soil Science Society’s meeting on Feb. 1, 2018. Watch for more

Crops, Local news

Speaker urges a change of pace when chasing maximum yield

Don’t think about what to add, Ag Days speaker says — think about what’s possible and subtract from there

By Alexis Stockford February 7, 2018

Single changes won’t cut it if producers really want their best possible yield. Jarrett Chambers, president of ATP Nutrition, wants producers to be radical when it comes to testing management tools. “We have to figure out in a grower, what is their maximum yield for their farm and figure out, what is the potential? Where

Tile drainage’s benefits to their operation have included reversing soil salinity, said Souris-area farmer Aaron Hargreaves, an Ag Days speaker.

Crops, Local news

Getting the most from tile drainage

Ag Days speakers emphasize there’s no one-size-fits-all tile drainage system for Manitoba

By Lorraine Stevenson February 7, 2018

There’s no doubt tile drainage can boost productivity and profitability. Just don’t assume it should look just like the neighbour’s system. Anyone eyeing the better yield prospects and earlier field access it offers must have a thorough understanding of how the subsurface pipe system works in their specific field conditions, Ag Days speakers said. ‘Should

News

Feds to help fund Canadian Organic Standards review

The update is key to ensuring organic product from Canada is recognized internationally

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff February 7, 2018

The federal government will commit $250,000 towards a review process of the Canadian Organic Standards, a procedure that must be conducted every five years. The sector had stepped up its call for funding in recent months, noting that without resources to fund the required update the Standards is at risk of being withdrawn under the

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A seven year round of trade talks?

Our History: February 1992

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff February 7, 2018

The Uruguay Round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) had been going on for 5-1/2 years in February 1992. Though it continued to stretch for another two years, there was concern that an impending agreement would limit Canada’s ability to maintain supply management. A crowd of farmers and other supporters, estimated at

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Wheat surges on worries about Plains dryness

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen February 7, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Nearby Chicago wheat futures jumped three per cent on Wednesday and hit a four-month high on worries about dry conditions threatening yield prospects in the southern U.S. Plains, analysts said. Corn futures rose on robust export demand for U.S. supplies while soybean futures declined after a choppy session. Chicago Board of

Crops, Weather

Adverse weather slows West Coast grain movement

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team February 7, 2018

Adverse weather at Canada’s West Coast is causing a backup of vessels waiting to load grain, according to the latest weekly Grain Monitoring Program performance update compiled by Quorum Corp. A total of 30 ships were waiting in Vancouver as of Sunday, which compares with the year-to-date average of 22, according to the report. A

Crops

German coalition deal sets no timetable to end glyphosate use

By GFM Network News, Reuters February 7, 2018

Hamburg | Reuters –– Germany’s draft coalition government deal includes a goal of ending use of glyphosate herbicide within the country, but gives no time frame, after Berlin swung a vote in November extending its use across the European Union. The timing of an end to glyphosate use has been highly controversial in Europe amid

Crops

Brazilian antitrust agency approves Bayer-Monsanto tie-up

By GFM Network News February 7, 2018

Brasilia | Reuters — Brazilian antitrust agency Cade on Wednesday approved Bayer’s proposed takeover of U.S. seeds company Monsanto without requiring further asset sales beyond a global proposal announced last October. Cade’s commissioners voted 4-2 in favour of the tie-up under an agreement, negotiated between the companies and global antitrust agencies, that included the sale

Daily Network News

New strategies needed for Canadian agriculture to stand out in global trade

Feed Grains Weekly: Cash prices for wheat, barley largely flat

The Canadian GMO mustard wars: Dijon vs canola

Cereals

Feed weekly outlook: Alberta prices see wide range

VIDEO: A return to the Dust Bowl days?

Speaker urges a change of pace when chasing maximum yield

Getting the most from tile drainage

Feds to help fund Canadian Organic Standards review

A seven year round of trade talks?

U.S. grains: Wheat surges on worries about Plains dryness

Adverse weather slows West Coast grain movement

German coalition deal sets no timetable to end glyphosate use

Brazilian antitrust agency approves Bayer-Monsanto tie-up

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