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Prairies’ cash wheat values finish week mixed
Grain Markets, Markets

Prairies’ cash wheat values finish week mixed

MGEX May wheat was up on the week, while CBOT and K.C. May wheat slipped

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Spring wheat bids in Western Canada were mixed during the week ended March 17, with gains in some classes and losses in others as markets reacted to activity in the U.S. futures. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were up $1-$2 per tonne across the Prairie provinces, according to
Wheat and US dollars
Grain Markets, Markets

Prairie wheat bids decline with U.S. futures

The Canadian dollar declined about half a cent in value over the past week

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Spring wheat bids in Western Canada moved lower during the week ended March 10, as spillover pressure from losses in U.S. wheat futures more than made up for the supportive influence of a weaker Canadian dollar. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were steady to down $3 per tonne
Durum wheat. (Gipsa.usda.gov)
Crops, Markets

Durum lacks momentum ahead of competing harvests

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CNS Canada — Canadian durum prices are at a standstill as the market looks to upcoming production, while domestic crops act as a “wild card,” one Winnipeg-based analyst says. “The durum market is certainly quiet right now. We’re kind of in that period where we’re in a lull,” said Jerry Klassen, manager of the Canadian
(Canada Beef Inc. photo)
Crops, Weather

Feed market awaits influx of spring-threshed grains

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CNS Canada — As spring slowly approaches, western Canadian feed dealers are warily eyeing the amount of grain that may be left over on Prairie fields. “There’s a bit of concern about how much spring-threshed grain we may see here in the next few weeks,” said Allan Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. “That’s
Commensal’s prepared-meal product lines include its vegetarian lasagna. (Commensal.com)
Crops

Dining firm Imvescor to shed veggie meals business

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The Montreal parent firm for the Pizza Delight, Baton Rouge, Toujours Mikes and Scores restaurant chains is stepping out of the prepared meals business. Imvescor Restaurant Group announced Tuesday it has reached a deal to sell its Groupe Commensal subsidiary to Montreal processor Pasta Romana Foods for about $4.2 million. Commensal markets vegetarian refrigerated and
SeCan says PBR enforcement will ensure farmers get the best possible varieties by rewarding the breeders who develop them.
Crops, News

Saskatchewan farmer pays up after breaching plant breeders’ rights

Seed companies warn infringers potentially face significant costs, not only for unpaid royalties 
but also the investigation and court costs

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Canada has had plant breeders’ rights (PBR) regulations for 25 years, yet some farmers still breach them. Dustin Hawkins, who farms near Kincaid, Sask., is the latest to be penalized for the unauthorized advertising and sale of durum wheat varieties AC Transcend and AC Strongfield, whose rights are held by FP Genetics and SeCan, respectively.
(Cia.gov)
Crops

India considering reinstating wheat import tax

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New Delhi | Reuters –– India could impose a 25 per cent import tax on wheat by the middle of March, two government sources said on Wednesday, reinstating the tariff after a gap of nearly three months in response to recent large purchases from overseas. India, the world’s second-biggest wheat producer, lowered the import tax
VIDEO: An important planning tool for Manitoba farmers
Crops, Local news

VIDEO: An important planning tool for Manitoba farmers

Yield Manitoba offers real numbers on Manitoba crops and varieties told by producers

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The 18th edition of Yield Manitoba, a joint effort of the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) and the Manitoba Co-operator, will be included in an upcoming issue of the Co-operator. Doug Wilcox, MASC’s manager of research, sat down with Co-operator reporter Allan Dawson who begins his interview by asking why Yield Manitoba is an important
Durum wheat. (Gipsa.usda.gov)
Crops

Durum acres to decline in 2017

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CNS Canada –– Canadian farmers are sitting on large stocks of poor-quality durum, which should cut into acres seeded to the crop this spring. Durum stocks in the country, as of Dec. 31, 2016, came in at 6.9 million tonnes, marking a new record for that date, according to Statistics Canada data going back to

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