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Oat plants in central Manitoba display chlorosis discolouration, one of the first signs of barley yellow dwarf virus.

Aphid-borne virus found in Manitoba oat fields

The virus, and its associated chlorosis and premature maturation, has been noted in several oat fields

By Alexis Stockford August 10, 2017

Oat fields in central Manitoba are fighting off barley yellow dwarf virus. “We see it from year to year,” Manitoba Agriculture field crop pathologist Holly Derksen said. “I think this is probably the most severe that I’ve seen it in fields, but that being said, it’s historically been present in Manitoba and in varying levels.”

KAP advisory council delegates debated nine resolutions July 13 in Brandon, including one that calls on KAP to investigate the consequences and possible penalties for American farmers who misrepresent grain they deliver to a Canadian elevator.

Cereals, Crops, Local news

KAP wants U.S. farmers held accountable for misrepresented grain

Delegates want to know if the same penalties apply to U.S. farmers who break the rules

By Allan Dawson August 8, 2017

The Americans are pushing for their wheat to be graded the same as Canadian wheat when delivered to a Canadian elevator. That prompted a resolution to the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) to investigate the consequences and possible penalties for American farmers who misrepresent grain they deliver to a Canadian elevator. “The reason we brought this

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Canadian wheat bids decline with U.S. futures, but basis improves

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin August 4, 2017

CNS Canada – Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada moved lower during the week ended August 3, as declines in the US futures weighed on prices. However, weakness in the Canadian dollar provided support and helped basis levels see some modest improvement. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat

Cereals, Crops, Weather

Argentine wheat seedings slowed by rain

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team August 3, 2017

CNS Canada – Argentina’s hope for a near-record wheat crop have been dampened by excessive rain and below-average seedings. With planting nearly complete, the United States Department of Agriculture office in Buenos Aires has estimated the Argentine wheat crop at 12.8 million acres. That falls about one million acres below the official USDA forecast of

Cereals, Markets

Asian taste for western diet boosts Australian wheat

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team August 3, 2017

CNS Canada – Vietnam has quietly grown to become Australia’s second largest export destination for wheat. Driving the demand is the iconic banh mi, a Vietnamese baguette-style sandwich filled with pork or chicken and spices. Vietnam imports 1.5 million tonnes of Australian wheat, based on 2016 figures, compared to 380,000 tonnes 10 years ago, said

Cereals, Markets

Malt barley outlook promising, but harvest quality will be key

By GFM Network News, Terry Fries August 2, 2017

CNS Canada – Many questions remain about Western Canada’s malt barley crop, but many analysts appear to expect at least an adequate harvest. Quality concerns and yield reductions will hit farmers in southern areas, but for those with good quality, prices should remain at least steady for the medium term. While analysts cautioned that forecasts

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Durum forecasters predict steady and strong market

By GFM Network News, Terry Fries August 1, 2017

CNS Canada – For farmers able to nurse their durum across the finish line this harvest, prices in the winter could make it worth their while. Withering heat and dry conditions have taken a toll on durum yields, especially in southern regions of the Prairies, but analysts like John Duvenaud of the Wild Oats Grain

Cereals, Markets

Canadian wheat decline with U.S. futures, rising loonie

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin July 31, 2017

CNS Canada – Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada lost ground during the week ended July 28, as declines in the US futures and strength in the Canadian dollar both weighed on prices. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were down by C$8 to C$11 per tonne

Cereals, Crops, Pulses

Grain grading changes for Western Canada

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff July 27, 2017

The Canadian Grain Commission has announced several grain grading changes for the 2017 to 2018 crop year in Western Canada that will take effect August 1, 2017: It has added an ergot tolerance of 0.05 per cent in all grades of fababeans and chickpeas; Changed the tolerance for grasshopper and army worm damage from eight

Cereals, Crops

Drought hits parts of North Dakota spring wheat prospects

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen July 26, 2017

Minot / Reuters – Spring wheat crops in central and northwestern North Dakota were showing the effects of hot, dry conditions and yield prospects were down sharply from a year ago, scouts on an annual crop tour said Wednesday. “The early-planted stuff looks the toughest,” said Dave Green, executive vice president of the Wheat Quality

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Cereals

Aphid-borne virus found in Manitoba oat fields

KAP wants U.S. farmers held accountable for misrepresented grain

Canadian wheat bids decline with U.S. futures, but basis improves

Argentine wheat seedings slowed by rain

Asian taste for western diet boosts Australian wheat

Malt barley outlook promising, but harvest quality will be key

Durum forecasters predict steady and strong market

Canadian wheat decline with U.S. futures, rising loonie

Grain grading changes for Western Canada

Drought hits parts of North Dakota spring wheat prospects

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