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Dean Harder of Lowe Farm is the third generation of his family to be an active member of the National Farmers Union.

‘Union farmers’ a family affair at Lowe Farm

The Harder family says the NFU is a necessary, and often ahead  of its time, voice in farm policy debates as the organization turns 50

By Allan Dawson December 6, 2019

Lowe Farm seed grower Wilf (Butch) Harder used one of his characteristic quick-witted comebacks last week in answer to a friend’s observation that he doesn’t fit the stereotype of a National Farmers Union member. “Just because you’re a socialist doesn’t mean you have to be poor,” quipped Harder, as he celebrated the farm organization’s 50th

Canola in swath near Starbuck, Man. on Aug. 10, 2019. (MarketsFarm photo by Glen Hallick)

Crops, Markets, Weather

StatsCan report puts canola production at lowest since 2015

By GFM Network News December 6, 2019

MarketsFarm — Data from Statistics Canada’s production of principal field crops report, released Friday morning, will likely be supportive of canola values, put pressure on barley, and keep wheat prices steady. In the report, canola production across Canada decreased by 8.3 per cent nationally to 18.6 million tonnes, compared to 2018 production volumes. The decreased

Crops, Markets

Trade’s crop estimates vary ahead of StatsCan report

By GFM Network News December 4, 2019

MarketsFarm — Barley and canola production expectations vary ahead of Statistics Canada’s production of principal field crops report, due out Friday. In September, the federal agency estimated Canada’s barley production to total just less than 10 million tonnes, two million higher than the final count for the 2018-19 growing year. However, some trade estimates are

China has boosted its wheat imports from Canada in the wake of the U.S.-China trade war, Ivy Li says. (MarketsFarm photo by Glen Hallick)

Crops, Markets

Grain World: Beijing analyst brings different perspective

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm December 3, 2019

Saskatoon | MarketsFarm — Ivy Li brought a much different perspective about China to the Grain World conference in Saskatoon. Specializing in Chinese agricultural markets, the Beijing-based independent analyst veered away from the usual statements that often cast China as the bad guy on the world stage. Also, Li pointed out, Canada has been doing

There are great opportunities for Canadian pulses, not only as commodity exports, but as food products, AGT CEO Murad Al-Katib says. (MarketsFarm photo by Glen Hallick)

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Grain World: Opportunities great for Canadian pulses, AGT CEO says

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm December 3, 2019

Saskatoon | MarketsFarm — To Murad Al-Katib, the opportunities for Canadian pulse exports to India are amazing, provided one correctly understands the context of India’s tariffs on pulses. Also, he said, those Canadian exporters must realize they need to switch from being solely dependent on commodities to adding value by shipping food and ingredients. “We

File photo of a pea crop south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 1, 2019. (Dave Bedard photo)

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Pulse weekly outlook: Green pea bids still pointed higher

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin November 20, 2019

MarketsFarm — Green pea prices in Western Canada continue to rise, while bids for most of the other major pulses grown in the Prairies are also trending higher. Spot green pea bids have risen by about 70 cents per bushel over the past two weeks to currently top out at $10.50 per bushel, according to

As much as 50 per cent of India’s dal crop was damaged this year due to waterlogging. Photo: iStock/Getty Images

Markets, Pulses

India looking to import pulses

By GFM Network News November 12, 2019

MarketsFarm – Although India has prioritized producing their country’s own pulses self-sufficiently, unprecedented rainfall in October and November could turn the country back to relying on imports. A statement from the chairman of the Indian Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), Zaverchand Bheda, said as much as 50 per cent of the urad pulse crop was

Crop Report, News, Weather

Manitoba harvest estimated 89 per cent complete

FINAL of 2019: Manitoba Crop Report for November 5

By Manitoba Agriculture November 5, 2019

Southwest Region Intermittent snow flurries, mixed precipitation, and cold and cloudy weather has slowed harvest progress. Some snow accumulations creating small snowbanks in windrows and field edges is postponing harvest until melted. North of PTH 45, producers are reporting snow on swaths did not melt and are waiting for good weather conditions to finish harvest.

Markets

Green, yellow pea price spread to widen

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin November 4, 2019

MarketsFarm – Quality issues with Canada’s green pea crop are starting to show up in the cash market, with a widening spread between green and yellow peas expected going forward. Top end green pea bids have risen by more than a dollar per bushel over the past month, while yellow peas have only increased by

Alberta’s canola harvest is so far pegged at about 71 per cent complete. Photo: Lisa Guenther/File

Crops, Weather

Poor weather continues to hamper Alberta harvest

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team November 1, 2019

Snow, rain and cold winds continued to hamper harvest operations in Alberta during the week ended Oct. 29, according to the latest provincial crop report. Total harvest progress across the province was pegged at 81 per cent done, which was up eight points from the previous week. Southern Alberta was farthest along, at 95 per

Daily Network News

ICE weekly: War news driving canola markets

War is increasing food prices, insecurity say IMF, World Bank and UN food agency

B.C. agrochemical startup gets $1.2M in federal funding

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