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AG review not necessary

Agriculture Minister Ritz is sanctimoniously outraged over the fact the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) reported a minuscule loss in their contingency fund due to the global market meltdown. Of the record $8.418 billion in gross sales, the contingency fund loss was less than one per cent. The contingency fund was established to backstop CWB producer
Cereals, Crops, News

Wheat Follows Wall Street Down

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Weakness in the U. S. stock market has dragged wheat prices lower even as dry weather throughout the U. S. Plains this winter has threatened to severely damage this year’s crop. “I think that the stock market really does have a death grip not only on wheat, but a lot of the commodities,” said Joe
Cereals, Grain Markets, Oilseeds

Canola’s 2009-10 Outlook Weakening

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For three-times-daily market reports from Don Bousquet and RNI, visit “ICE Futures Canada updates” at www.manitobacooperator.ca Grain and oilseed futures at ICE Futures Canada in Winnipeg closed the week ended March 6 mixed, reflecting a mixed tone in the Chicago market. Canola was higher in the old crop, supported by the tightness in the cash
Cereals, Crops

New Grassy Weed Control In Wheat

Makhteshim Agan of North America, Canada (MANA Canada), has announced the registration of Bengal 120EC, a grassy weed herbicide for use in wheat. Bengal is only for use in spring wheat (including durum) and contains the same active ingredient as Puma herbicide. “Bengal is a tremendous grassy weed herbicide for wheat. Competition in the marketplace
Cereals, Crops

China Doesn’t Need Imported Wheat

China is unlikely to need significant wheat imports this year as the domestic harvest has thus far escaped damage from a major drought, Nie Zhenbang, director of the State Grain Administration, said March 5. He also said China is not planning to sell corn from state reserves despite a rise in prices, although officials are
Cereals, Crops

Registering Wheats A Detailed Process

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The chairman joked about hosting “Canadian Idol” as he called a meeting of the Prairie Recommending Committee for Wheat, Rye and Triticale (WRT) to order here last month. It’s an apt comparison in some ways. “Canadian Idol” is a contest where judges pick the best singer from a large group of contestants; members of the
Cereals, Crops

Farmer Funds Behind Flood Of New CWRS Wheats Coming

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“It was a pretty strong showing (this year) for CWRS wheat. What we’re seeing now is the WGRF (Western Grain Research Foundation) checkoff really kicking in.” – GRAHAM WORDEN An unprecedented nine new wheats eligible for the top Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) class were recommended for registration during this year’s Prairie Grain Development Committee’s
Cereals, Crops, News

High-Yielding Wheat Remains Elusive

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“Canada’s grain quality reputation is being put at risk, we’re spending a crapload on testing and it’s costing farmers money. Someone should be held accountable.” – EARL GEDDES Kernel visual distinguishability was pushed into an early grave last August to clear the way for new developments in high-yielding wheat suitable for livestock feed and ethanol.
Cereals, News

Australia Grain Pipeline Needs Investment

“East coast grain exports are moving at absolutely a snail’s pace and exports generally across the industry for wheat are a lot lower than they should be.” – MI KE CHASELING Australia’s grain supply pipeline needs significant investment to overcome problems exporters face in getting grain to customers, an industry representative said March 3. Mike

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