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Open interest tiny amid CWB doubts, timing

By Rod Nickel March 5, 2012

After nearly four weeks of trading, open interest is tiny in the new milling wheat, barley and durum futures and options contracts offered by ICE Futures Canada. “I don’t think it’s fair to say we were looking for a lot of liquidity at this point in time with the contracts,” said Brad Vannan, president and

Crops, Grain Markets, News, Oilseeds

Analyst says another price surge unlikely

By Shannon VanRaes February 15, 2012

An economic storm overseas has resulted in a few waves hitting Canadian shores, leaving canola markets slightly dampened by volatility and uncertainty. The European debt crisis, along with a weak American economy, has affected canola markets, ProFarmer Canada’s Mike Jubinville told farmers attending Ag Days. “Certainly this has always been and will continue to be

Cereals, News, Opinion

It’s today’s price, not the future price

February 15, 2012

Stirling Moss, a famous racing driver of the 1950s, once said that the male of the human species will admit to not being good at just about anything except being a good driver or a good lover. If we are talking about some of the grain farmer subspecies, we might add a third skill, that

Livestock, News

Cattle prices start 2012 at a new historical high

By David Drozd February 15, 2012

Live cattle and feeder cattle rallied to a new historical high last week. In reaching $150, feeder cattle prices achieved a technical measurement derived from a rectangle pattern. Rectangles, or box formations as they are sometimes called, are found frequently on futures price charts. Most of the time, they are continuation, or sideways consolidation patterns,

News

U.S. farmers, ranchers out $100 million

By K.t. Arasu February 16, 2012

U.S. farmers and ranchers who had accounts with failed broker MF Global have got back the bulk of their money, but are still owed about $100 million. The $100 million is believed to be part of MF Global customers’ $1.2 billion in funds that remain missing after the chaotic flame-out of the broker. Thousands of

Cereals, News

How Euro zone uncertainty affects wheat markets

By David Drozd January 12, 2012

Charting and technical analysis may be likened to reading a price road map where patterns form on the chart representing the road signs. If one is going to undertake a study of charts, it is imperative to learn the signs and their implications for prices. Classic formations, once identified, will point the way, signal caution,

Cereals, News

How To Silence A Critic In 14 Days Or Less

November 17, 2011

TORONTO/REUTERS Viterra Inc. appointed a representative from its largest shareholder as a director less than two weeks after the same investor said the board was poorly equipped to lead Canada s biggest grain handler. Regina, Sa s k a t c h e w a n-based Viterra said late Nov. 11 that Brian Gibson had

Livestock

No Money, No Sale, Says MBP Resolution

By Daniel Winters November 17, 2011

co-operator staff / Brandon Three resolutions aimed at protecting ranchers in the event of a dealer bankruptcy were the subject of debate at the recent Manitoba Beef Producers annual general meeting. The first, which called on MBP to lobby for laws making the transfer of ownership of cattle or commodities incomplete until payment is made

Livestock

Spillover Buying Drives Up Prices

November 10, 2011

REUTERS / U.S. December cattle futures sprinted to their highest ever for a spot month Nov. 4, in response to strong cash cattle prices and broader market advances driven by Greece debt resolution optimism. Cash cattle and outside markets ran higher, so you re bound to get some spillover buying across the board on the

News

Record AgriInsurance Payouts Forecast For 2011

By Allan Dawson November 3, 2011

Manitoba farmers can expect record crop insurance payouts this year after an exceptionally wet spring followed by dry conditions most of the summer. Farmers will also pay higher crop insurance premiums next year to build up the program s reserves, drawn down by big payouts for the second year in a row. Craig Thomson, vice-president

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle slip back, hogs gain

U.S. grains: Soy futures post biggest monthly gain in nearly five years on China trade optimism

Farm gate milk price to rise in 2026

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