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Russia Grain Crop Down 33.2 Per Cent

October 14, 2010

MOSCOW/REUTERS Drought-devastated Russia harvested 60.96 million tonnes of grain by bunker weight as of Oct. 5, down 33.2 per cent from a year ago, according to Agriculture Ministry data seen by Reuters Oct. 11. Russia’s worst drought in more than a century sparked a rally in global grain markets, pushing wheat prices to their highest

Cereals, Crops, Grain Markets, Oilseeds

Weather, Profit-Taking Pressure Canola

By Phil Franz-Warkentin October 7, 2010

Aweek can certainly make a world of difference in the agriculture markets, especially when that week consists of some fairly good weather for the first time in a while. There was some lingering shower activity in parts of Alberta, but the Prairies eventually turned warm and dry and are forecast to remain that way at

Cereals, Crops, Forages, Oilseeds

Crop Report – for Oct. 7, 2010

By Manitoba Agriculture October 7, 2010

SOUTHWEST REGION Little to no precipitation over the past week allowed good harvest progress. Cereal harvest ranges from 65 per cent to 80 per cent complete and canola harvest from 55 per cent to 60 per cent complete. Most crops are dry and yields are reported to be average with below-average quality. Very little flax

Oilseeds, Opinion

China Turns Into A Regular Corn Importer

By Niu Shuping September 30, 2010

China’s major foray into the global corn market this year could become routine as it strives to fend off the threat of animal feed price inflation, which Beijing worries could send household food bills soaring. With feed demand in the world’s second-biggest corn consumer rising by nearly eight per cent a year over the past

News, Oilseeds

Monsanto Counters Criticism Of Low Yields

By Carey Gillam September 30, 2010

Monsanto on Sept. 15 said early harvest data showed some of its corn seed products planted on U. S. farms outyielding competition, a bright spot for a company beseiged by a range of competitive and legal pressures. Monsanto announced the data a day after rival DuPont said it was gaining market share in U. S.

Cereals, Grain Markets, Oilseeds

Canola Markets May Resist Further Increases

By Phil Franz-Warkentin September 30, 2010

Canola contracts traded on the ICE Futures Canada platform bounced around during the week ended Sept. 24, consolidating their recent strength, but eventually managed to climb higher on the back of a rally in the Chicago soybean market. Prices had hit their highest levels since June 2009 by the end of the week, with technical

Cereals, Crops, Forages, Oilseeds

Crop Report – for Sep. 30, 2010

By Manitoba Agriculture September 30, 2010

SOUTHWEST REGION Rainfall limited harvest progress over the past week but many producers were able to resume harvest operations over the weekend. Cereal harvest ranges from 35 to 60 per cent complete with more progress seen south of Highway #1. Yields are reported to be average with quality being reduced because of the wet conditions.

Cereals, Crops, Oilseeds

Canadian Frost Hits Canola Quality Hard

By Rod Nickel September 30, 2010

The canola crop in Canada’s top two growing provinces may be the lowest quality in five years after widespread frost halted growth in immature plants, a Canola Council of Canada official said Sept. 22. Excessive spring rain delayed planting in Saskatchewan and Alberta, leaving much of the immature oil-seed crop vulnerable with unripe, green seeds

Cereals, Crops

Ancient Seeds In Mexico Fight Warming Effects

By Mica Rosenberg September 30, 2010

More than 500 years after Spanish priests brought wheat seeds to Mexico to make wafers for the Catholic Mass, those seeds may bring a new kind of salvation to farmers hit by global warming. Scientists working in the farming hills outside Mexico City found the ancient wheat varieties have particular drought-and heat-resistant traits, such as

Cereals, Opinion

Feed Barley Exports Create Opportunities – for Sep. 23, 2010

By Ian White September 23, 2010

Extreme volatility in world grain prices has created significant price opportunities for Prairie farmers. While the dramatic market swings have presented new possibilities, it’s not easy to decide what to do – especially if your crop is not harvested. The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) has been active during this period, working to maximize producer returns

Daily Network News

Canadian aquaculture should be classed as agriculture, industry groups say

CBOT Weekly: April supply and demand report a ‘nothing burger’

Canada blocks meats, dairy from Greece over foot-and-mouth disease

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