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Tips For Late-Seeded Sunflowers

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff June 2, 2011

The U.S. National Sunflower Association has these tips for farmers on the Northern Plains hoping to overcome a late spring and cash in with a good crop of sunnies. Sunflower is one of the last crops that can be planted in the northern region. Once established, the crop grows quickly. Common strategies agronomists and farmers

Cereals, News, Oilseeds

In Brief… – for May. 26, 2011

By Reuters May 26, 2011

Accelerated efficiency: The chief executive of Viterra says plans to scrap the Canadian Wheat Board’s marketing monopoly on western wheat and barley would likely accelerate improvements to the grain transportation system. “Obviously, change brings more change, so that certainly may accelerate that change in creating greater efficiencies in that system,” said Mayo Schmidt May 18.

Cereals, Crops, Livestock

Grain Ban Hurts Russia’s Credibility

May 26, 2011

Russia must restore its credibility as a grain supplier after banning exports and sending grain prices soaring, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said April 6. “I want to assure you we will do the utmost to remedy the situation on the grain market and to compensate supplies in the coming years and to restore our image

Cereals, Crops, Grain Markets, Oilseeds

World’s Wheat Crop Not Yet A Writeoff

By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 19, 2011

ICE Futures Canada canola contracts saw some choppy activity during the week ended May 13, finishing with declines for the most part as speculative profit-taking and ideas that seeding conditions were improving in parts of the Canadian Prairies weighed on values. Those planting conditions are expected to be a key factor to watch in the

Cereals, Crops, Oilseeds

Agriculture Canada Sees Higher Acreage

May 19, 2011

Canadian farmers will plant more wheat, durum, canola, oats and barley this spring and leave less unplanted land – if they can, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada said. The department’s outlook for grains and oilseeds for the 2011- 12 crop year May 10 maintained Statistics Canada’s April 26 planting estimates for canola, oats, barley and durum.

Cereals, News, Oilseeds

In Brief… – for May. 12, 2011

By Reuters May 12, 2011

Viterra opens Montreal office:Canada’s biggest grain handler, Viterra Inc. has opened a marketing office in Montreal following a deal last month to run the grain terminal owned by Montreal Port Authority. The marketing office will increase Viterra’s ability to buy crops and sell them to buyers in Canada, the United States and Europe, the company

Cereals, Crops, Forages, Livestock

Crop Report – for May. 12, 2011

By Manitoba Agriculture May 12, 2011

SOUTHWEST REGION Little to no seeding has occurred in the Southwest Region. Some sandy, well-drained fields were planted. Most producers estimate a week to 10 days before starting seeding operations, depending on weather conditions. Several areas are reporting pasture acres under water which will impact grazing capability for the start of the season. NORTHWEST REGION

Cereals, Crops, Grain Markets

Russia Could Prolong Full Grain Export Ban

By Sybille De La Hamaide May 12, 2011

Russia’s embargo on grain exports is due to expire on July 1, but traders on international markets think Moscow will likely play it safe and wait until end-September for a full lifting of the ban. However, if crops develop well it may release some wheat in July to relieve hefty stocks in its south. Any

Cereals, Crops, Oilseeds

Wheat, Canola Stocks Shrink

May 12, 2011

Canada’s supplies of wheat and canola dwindled as of March 31, a Statistics Canada report showed May 6, after farmers reaped a disappointing harvest last year. Canola stocks were 450,000 tonnes lower than the trade expected on average. All-wheat stocks fell nearly nine per cent to 15.6 million tonnes, while canola supplies tumbled almost 23

Cereals, News

In Brief… – for May. 5, 2011

By Reuters May 5, 2011

First quarter:Maple Leaf Foods Inc., passed on rising food costs to consumers in the first quarter and posted a higher profit April 28. Maple Leaf said its profit margins on prepared meats rose because of its price increases, although it also reported some volume declines. The company, which sells its products under such brands as

Daily Network News

India, Japan canola crops to be steady in 2026/27 – USDA

ICE Weekly: Trade waits for canola to break out

Advance Payments Program interest free limit set at $250,000 for 2026

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