Central bank reduces the cost of borrowing, generally something that’s good news for farmers.
Interest rates ratchet back
Central bank reduces the cost of borrowing, generally something that's good news for farmers
Prairie spring wheat bids rise as loonie falls
Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada moved higher during the week ended Dec. 12, as gains in the United States futures and weakness in the Canadian dollar provided support.
Feed grain update: Barley still trending higher
Feed barley prices in Western Canada remain on a steady uptrend, improving by C$30 to C$40 per tonne off their harvest lows hit in late August.
Canadian honey production down in 2024
Canadian honey production was down by 18 per cent in 2024 despite an increase in the number of beekeepers and colonies.
Saskatchewan Pulse Growers invest in weed research
The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers have announced plans to invest $3.67 million in five new weed science research projects.
USDA cuts corn ending stocks estimate, soybeans unchanged
Corn ending stocks in the United States will be tighter than earlier projections due to increased exports and demand from ethanol producers, according to updated supply/demand estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture released Dec. 10. The projected wheat carryout was also revised lower, while soybean stocks were unchanged.
India top destination for Canadian peas/lentils through October
India was the top customer for Canadian peas and lentils through the first three months of the 2024/25 marketing year, with total exports of both pulse crops running well ahead of the year ago pace.
Thunder Bay grain movement stays strong through November
The Port of Thunder Bay continued to see strong grain movement with only a month to go in the 2024 shipping season. Potash shipments are also up on the year.
Canola posts market gains despite geopolitical threats
The possibility of tariffs from China and the U.S. still loom on canola prices
The ICE Futures canola market posted solid gains during the first week of December, showing signs the price lows may be in for now.
The global status of wheat
Wheat harvest progress, production from countries across the world
Summing up wheat harvest progress and yeilds from countries across the world.
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