Chicago wheat dropped for a second day on Friday, moving further from a 3-1/2 month high reached this week as a stronger dollar made U.S. exports look less attractive.
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U.S. Grains: CBOT wheat, soy and corn fall as dollar rallies
Second day of CAPI conference tackles ESG
ESG will be key to sustainability reporting in coming years
Day two of the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) Canadian Agri-Food in a Sustainable World conference in Ottawa focused on environment, social and governance (ESG) requirements. Panels covered ESG and the changing Canadian ag landscape from national and global perspectives.
China to grow more corn in 2024/25
Corn production in China is expected to increase to 293 million tonnes in 2024/25, said a report from the United States Department of Agriculture attache in Beijing, with improved yields overriding a slight reduction in harvested area.
Port workers to strike in Montreal
Workers at two Montreal port facilities are set to hold a three-day strike starting Sept. 30.
Weekly cattle prices in good spot before fall run hits full throttle
Good fall grazing is still keeping cattle in the pasture and out of the sales ring
Manitoba weekly cattle prices in good spot before fall run hits full throttle.
Federal government renews $100M grant for Canadian Foodgrains Bank
The last four-year agreement funded food aid in 19 countries
The funding echoes a previous agreement between the organization and Global Affairs Canada. The deal, which has stood since 1985, matches donations made from Canadians four to one, up to $25 million annually. The new agreement runs until 2028.
Grain harvest cuts into cattle marketing time
Manitoba cattle auction marts are all open, but good harvest weather kept producers in the fields.
Cattle markets slowly ramp up
Ashern auction reopens after summer break; Gladstone waiting on upgrades
Manitoba's cattle auctions are beginning to fill sale rings again after the summer break.
Bank of Canada cuts rate by 25 basis points
The Bank of Canada has made another 25 basis point cut to its benchmark interest rate.
Pressure on farm income could push input prices down says FCC economist
Next year's farm input market will depend on the level of pressure on farm income, but early signs suggest input prices could come down according to recent analysis from Farm Credit Canada.