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Much attention will be paid to soy estimates after the USDA’s projection went unchanged from June to July. Photo: Thinkstock

CBOT weekly outlook: USDA forecast depends on ‘a lot of moving parts’

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News August 10, 2021

MarketsFarm – Analysts are finding the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 2021-22 monthly crop estimates, which will be released on Aug. 12, to be very hard to predict. “It seems to me that the range for corn guesses are way, way wider than what we’re getting for new crop beans,” said Sean Lusk, vice-president

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Corn, soy retreat on U.S. rains, broad declines in commodities

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen August 9, 2021

Chicago | Reuters – U.S. corn and soybean futures declined on Monday, pressured by beneficial weekend rains in the Corn Belt and spillover weakness from outside commodity markets including crude oil and gold, analysts said. Wheat followed the weaker trend, with a firmer dollar adding to bearish sentiment. Chicago Board of Trade December corn settled

Beef cattle, Cereals, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: DDGs becoming another feed option

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News August 9, 2021

MarketsFarm – As traditional feed grains such as barley and wheat become more expensive due to persistent drought-like conditions in the Prairies, many feedlots are using alternative sources of feed for their animals. Dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGs), the grain by-products which remain after starch has been fermented through the making of alcohol or

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Soybeans climb on exports, end week lower

By Christopher Walljasper, GFM Network News August 6, 2021

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago soybean futures gained on Friday after a second day of fresh export sales buoyed demand prospects, though forecasts for rain across the U.S. Midwest through the weekend capped gains. Corn was little changed while wheat added as harvest setbacks in North America, Russia and Western Europe raised concern over tightening

“Price and quality of alternative forages will play a key role in determining whether they can be used in a given production situation.” – Zac Carlson, NDSU.

Forages, News

Going non-traditional on forage

Tips and considerations for putting up atypical sources of livestock feed

By North Dakota State University August 6, 2021

Many producers are seeking alternative, possibly non-traditional, sources of forage such as cattails, flax, kochia, millet varieties and soybeans in light of continued drought. “With limited forage on the market and high prices, it may be a better option to evaluate local hay options,” North Dakota State University Extension beef cattle specialist Zac Carlson said.

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Sask. Crop Report: Harvests ahead of schedule

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News August 6, 2021

MarketsFarm – The annual harvest in Saskatchewan is moving along earlier and faster than usual as crops dry down to high heat and lack of moisture. Three per cent of Saskatchewan’s crop has been combined, compared to the less than one per cent at this point last year, according to the province’s crop report for

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Corn, soy firm on demand strength

By Christopher Walljasper, GFM Network News August 5, 2021

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago corn and soybeans climbed on Thursday on stronger export sales, though gains were capped by rainfall across parts of the U.S. Midwest. Wheat traded near even before ending slightly lower, supported by firmer grains complex and distressed crops across North America. The market also awaits the U.S. Department of Agriculture monthly

Cereals, News

North Dakota spring wheat crop slashed by drought

By Karl Plume August 5, 2021

Reuters – The average spring wheat yield in North Dakota, the U.S.’s top producing state for the crop, was estimated at 29.1 bushels per acre on July 29 by the annual Wheat Quality Council tour. It is the lowest on record going back to 1993 due to a severe drought in the northern Plains. The

Lurking nitrates and noxious weeds threaten to be yet another fly in the ointment as livestock producers continue to struggle for every scrap of annual crop or hay they can get their hands on.

Forages, Livestock, News

Feed hazards lying in wait

Feed testing an absolute must for cattle producers sourcing greenfeed, straw: experts

By Geralyn Wichers August 5, 2021

Cattle producers are urged to get greenfeed and straw tested for potentially deadly nitrates this year. “Basically, we know there’s going to be nitrates in some of the feed. Especially cereal,” said Jo-Lene Gardiner, who works with the Border Agriculture Stewardship Association and is a cattle farmer in the Clearwater area. “It’s just been that

A sharply smaller spring wheat harvest due to drought may force bakers to change how they work with flour. Photo: DanielBendjy/E+/Getty Images

Cereals

Millers, bakers fret as drought withers North America’s spring wheat

By GFM Network News, Karl Plume, Rod Nickel August 5, 2021

Reuters – Millers and bakers are draining wheat reserves and paying more for spring wheat used in baking, as drought shrivels crops across the Canadian Prairies and northern U.S. Plains that produce more than half of the world’s supply. U.S. and Canadian farmers are bracing for a sharply smaller spring wheat harvest due to the

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Crops

CBOT weekly outlook: USDA forecast depends on ‘a lot of moving parts’

U.S. grains: Corn, soy retreat on U.S. rains, broad declines in commodities

Feed weekly outlook: DDGs becoming another feed option

U.S. grains: Soybeans climb on exports, end week lower

Going non-traditional on forage

Sask. Crop Report: Harvests ahead of schedule

U.S. grains: Corn, soy firm on demand strength

North Dakota spring wheat crop slashed by drought

Feed hazards lying in wait

Millers, bakers fret as drought withers North America’s spring wheat

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