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2009 to see strength, acreage the big question

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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 f u ture s at the ICE Canada futures market closed the year with a lightly traded choppy tone as prices generally worked a bit lower. There was little fresh news. Canola climbed almost to $400
Oilseeds, Other

Canola oil content improving

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The oil content in Canada’s 2008-09 canola crop has improved over the level seen during 2007-08 and is also above the 10-year average, according to industry sources. Samples of No. 1 Canada canola tested to data have an improved oil content than in previous years, according to Veronique Barthet, program , manager, for the Oilseeds
Cereals, News, Oilseeds

BASF’s Tensile to target wild buckwheat

BASF Canada has picked up registration for a new Group 2 and 4 weed killer to control wild buckwheat, assorted grasses and broadleaf weeds as part of the company’s Clearfield canola system. Tensile will have imazamox and clopyralid as its active ingredients, BASF said. BASF also said the new product offers “excellent rotational freedom,” giving
Cereals, News, Oilseeds

Grain Growers of Canada enjoy lobbying success

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“I personally cannot remember a time over the last decade that our issues have been the government’s issues.” – Ross Ravelli Grain Growers of Canada members revelled in their lobbying successes and plotted strategy for ongoing battles at their recent annual meeting here. “I personally cannot remember a time over the last decade that our
News, Oilseeds

Red flags pop up in U of M canola basis study

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“On average you’re taking about a $9 (a tonne) hit by delivering (canola) in the fall (unless you locked in a lower basis). – Derek Brewin There are times when the canola basis – the difference between canola futures contract price and the net elevator price to the western Canadian farmer – seems “wonky,” says
Oilseeds, Other

Research co-ordination sought in canola deal

Manitoba canola growers and the federal government plan to improve how federal canola agronomy research funding is co-ordinated in a new $6 million agreement. The Prairie Canola Agronomy Research Program (PCARP), announced Nov. 12, is the result of an agreement involving the Manitoba Canola Growers Association, Canola Council of Canada, Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Saskatchewan
Oilseeds, Other

Take time to choose the right varieties

CANOLA COUNCIL OF CANADA RELEASE With the push towards earlier seed commitments for canola, variety selection decisions for the 2009 crop have already started. “Selecting the best varieties for your farm can be a tough call so make sure each choice is an informed one,” says Doug Moisey, Canola Council of Canada agronomy specialist. First,
Cereals, News, Oilseeds

Producers can still apply for CWB ballots

The Nov. 14 deadline to get on the voters’ list for the Canadian Wheat Board 2008 director elections for Districts 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 is fast approaching. In order to simplify the application process, farmers can now use crop insurance records or delivery receipts to prove eligibility. More information can be found at
News, Oilseeds

All things being equal, most canola yields are similar

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Canola varieties generally delivered at the same capacity in field tests, says Phil Thomas, a senior agricoach with Agri Trend. Thomas gave an overview of canola varieties during a talk on canola innovations at the annual Agri-Trade show in Red Deer. Commercial varieties generally have longevity of three to four years, he said. “Things are
News, Oilseeds

Food approval sought for canola proteins

A food research and development firm says its two canola protein isolates, developed partly in Manitoba, will meet U. S. safety standards as food ingredients – and will now see if U. S. regulators agree. Burcon NutraScience, based in Vancouver with lab and technical facilities in Winnipeg, announced Oct. 7 it has “self-affirmed” that its

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