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A barley crop south of Ethelton, Sask. on July 30, 2019. (Dave Bedard photo)

Feed weekly outlook: Varying yields make for average crop

By GFM Network News August 9, 2019

MarketsFarm — Feed grain crop yields are expected to be about average across the Prairies as harvest has kicked off. “It appears we’ll have somewhat of an average crop, with a bunch of high-yield areas and a bunch of low yield areas averaged together,” said Jim Beusekom, president of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. New-crop

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Cash wheat: Prices stronger in varying degrees

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm August 9, 2019

MarketsFarm — Wheat bids in Western Canada were generally up for the week ended Aug. 8, with gains in Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheats in all locations. Durum (CWAD) was either side of steady, depending on location. The Canadian dollar was down by almost a quarter of a

CBOT November 2019 soybeans with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

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U.S. grains: Soy firm, corn mixed ahead of USDA report

By GFM Network News, Karl Plume August 9, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures jumped to a 1-1/2-week high on Friday and posted their first weekly gain in a month, lifted by technical buying and short-covering amid concerns that dry U.S. Midwest weather would limit crop production. Corn and wheat were mixed as investors squared positions ahead of an eagerly awaited U.S.

CBOT December 2019 corn with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

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U.S. grains: Soy, corn close higher

By GFM Network News August 8, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean and corn futures settled up on Thursday, as traders squared their positions ahead of a U.S. government report next week expected to clarify how many acres were planted of the two crops. Dealers said a rebound in energy prices provided some support, although there remained ongoing concerns in the

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ILTA Grain escrow fund set up for unpaid farmers

By GFM Network News, Gfm Staff August 8, 2019

Farmers who delivered to Prairie pulse and grain processor ILTA Grain but didn’t get paid before the company went into creditor protection are being asked to “immediately” get in touch with the Canadian Grain Commission. The CGC late Wednesday announced it has reached an agreement with the company’s court-appointed monitor for a new escrow account,

A blend of cover crop species is a tasty blend for cattle, but make sure they aren’t yours.

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Mixed farmers need not apply for cover crop funding

The province says cover crop funding under Ag Action Manitoba only allows grazing on ‘stockless farms’

By Alexis Stockford August 8, 2019

You can graze cattle on cover crops planted with help from Ag Action Manitoba — as long as they’re not your cattle, that is. Ag Action Manitoba is the province’s vehicle for funding under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) program. Cover crops are among the beneficial management practices (BMPs) it promotes to improve the environment.

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U.S. grains: Futures inch up after choppy trading day

By GFM Network News August 7, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn and soybean futures rose on Wednesday as traders assessed U.S. Midwest rain forecasts after a recent dry spell, and awaited an expected revision in U.S. planting estimates following spring rains. Wheat recovered from Tuesday’s technical-driven losses, despite healthy Northern Hemisphere harvests and a steady dollar keeping a lid on

ICE November 2019 canola with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

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ICE weekly outlook: Canola carryover looms ahead of harvest

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm August 7, 2019

MarketsFarm — There’s a large canola carryover on farms and little of the soon-to-come 2019 crop has been sold, according to Winnipeg-based analyst Bill Craddock. “Farmers think the price is too cheap,” he said. However, the price has come down, from about $11 per bushel to around $9.50, he added, noting there likely won’t be

CBOT November 2019 soybeans (candlesticks) and December 2019 corn (line). (Barchart)

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CBOT weekly outlook: Market bearish ahead of WASDE

By GFM Network News August 7, 2019

MarketsFarm — Prices for commodities on the Chicago Board of Trade have been “under pressure and on the defensive” due to the lingering trade war between the U.S. and China, improved weather, and an unclear picture of planted acres. “Less threatening U.S. weather, coupled with the lack of China buying U.S. agriculture products, have definitely

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British food lobby warns of food shortages from no-deal Brexit

By GFM Network News August 7, 2019

London | Reuters — Britain will experience shortages of some fresh foods for weeks or even months if a disorderly no-deal Brexit leaves perishable produce rotting in lorries at ports, Britain’s food and drink lobby warned on Wednesday. Retailers such as Tesco have warned that leaving the European Union on Oct. 31 without a transition

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Russian grain ship believed sunk in Ukrainian drone attack found, towed to shore, TASS says

Striking JBS workers to return to Colorado plant on promise of talks

Canadian finance minister talks supply chain integrity, pork tariffs with Chinese vice premier

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Feed weekly outlook: Varying yields make for average crop

Cash wheat: Prices stronger in varying degrees

U.S. grains: Soy firm, corn mixed ahead of USDA report

U.S. grains: Soy, corn close higher

ILTA Grain escrow fund set up for unpaid farmers

Mixed farmers need not apply for cover crop funding

U.S. grains: Futures inch up after choppy trading day

ICE weekly outlook: Canola carryover looms ahead of harvest

CBOT weekly outlook: Market bearish ahead of WASDE

British food lobby warns of food shortages from no-deal Brexit

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