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Rain came to some parts of Manitoba over the long weekend but much of the province remains dry.

Rain needed for germination

But don't seed too deep to find it

By Allan Dawson, Shannon VanRaes May 26, 2016

Despite dark clouds and much thunder, the May long weekend weather failed to deliver the dust-settling, crop kick-starting rain many farmers are anxiously awaiting. “So it’s some but it’s not really enough to make a big difference that’s for sure,” he added, noting most areas of the province need between half an inch and an

Crops, Markets, Weather

U.S. grains: Soy surges on concerns over Argentina soymeal

By GFM Network News, Rod Nickel May 25, 2016

Reuters — U.S. soybean futures jumped three per cent on Wednesday, the biggest gain for the most-active contract in two weeks, boosted by concerns about a possible shortage of soymeal from Argentina. U.S. wheat futures rose on short-covering and forecasts of unfavourable rain in the U.S. Plains grain belt, while corn advanced to a one-month

Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 4

Conditions as of May 24, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Development May 25, 2016

Excellent field and weather conditions allowed seeding operations to continue across Manitoba. Provincially, seeding progress is estimated at 88 per cent complete. Many areas of Manitoba received precipitation over the weekend which was of benefit to crops, hay and pastures. However, additional precipitation would still be welcomed to assist with crop germination, emergence and growth.

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Wheat climbs on short-covering, wet weather

By GFM Network News, Rod Nickel May 24, 2016

Reuters — Chicago wheat rose on Tuesday, lifted by short-covering and concerns about unfavourable rains for maturing U.S. crops. Corn ended mixed and soybeans finished a volatile session lower, with corn weakened by spread trades against wheat and soybeans down on technical selling. Chicago Board of Trade July wheat added two cents, or 0.6 per

(Stephen Ausmus photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Soy, wheat fall on broad commodity weakness

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen May 23, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell on Monday on profit-taking as commodities fell broadly and soymeal backed down from contract highs, analysts said. Wheat also declined but corn futures rose, bucking the weak trend. At the Chicago Board of Trade, July soybeans settled down 15-3/4 cents at $10.58-1/2 per bushel after dipping to

Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: An unsettled long weekend en route

By Daniel Bezte May 20, 2016

After a pretty chilly weekend it looks like summer is going to try and move back in during this forecast period, with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures expected. This forecast period will begin with an area of high pressure building to our southeast and an area of low pressure over far Western Canada. Together,

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Rallying greenback sparks broad-based selloff

By GFM Network News, Tom Polansek May 19, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grain and soybean futures dropped to their lowest levels in about a week on Thursday as gains in the dollar prompted investors to take profits out of commodities after recent rallies. Broad-based selling hit the sector as the dollar firmed on expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise U.S. interest

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Corn futures extend winning streak

By GFM Network News, Mark Weinraub May 18, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures firmed to their highest in nearly four weeks on Wednesday, closing in positive territory for the fifth day in a row on short-covering after weakening in overnight trading, traders said. Soybean futures eased on a round of profit-taking but closed well above session lows as speculators looking to

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Prices soar as fund money flows to commodities

By GFM Network News, Tom Polansek May 17, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. grain and soy futures jumped on Tuesday as investors sunk money into commodities, extending a run-up in prices linked to poor weather that has hurt harvests in South America. Commodity funds were net buyers of up to 14,000 corn contracts and 11,000 soybean contracts, a hefty amount that helped lift

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Corn rises on technical buying, planting switch

By GFM Network News, Rod Nickel May 16, 2016

Reuters — U.S. corn futures rose on Monday, lifted by technical buying and thoughts that farmers may shift some plantings to soybeans. Soybeans eased on technical selling and slowing export demand, while Chicago wheat finished unchanged after a late round of short-covering. The Chicago Board of Trade’s July corn contract added 3-1/4 cents to $3.94

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Winter wheat

Rain needed for germination

U.S. grains: Soy surges on concerns over Argentina soymeal

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 4

U.S. grains: Wheat climbs on short-covering, wet weather

U.S. grains: Soy, wheat fall on broad commodity weakness

Forecast: An unsettled long weekend en route

U.S. grains: Rallying greenback sparks broad-based selloff

U.S. grains: Corn futures extend winning streak

U.S. grains: Prices soar as fund money flows to commodities

U.S. grains: Corn rises on technical buying, planting switch

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