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U.S.-Canada wheat tensions already easing

At least four American spring milling wheats are registered in Canada now and more are expected in the future

By Allan Dawson May 5, 2016

The United States government and American wheat growers should put their beef with how Canada grades imported American wheat into context, says Cereals Canada president Cam Dahl. “Very substantial changes have been made to the Canadian system in the last 10 years,” he said in an interview April 29. “It was almost impossible for varieties

The Port of Halifax sees more tall ships than grain ships these days, but as home to the country’s last grain elevator on the eastern shores, some believe more grain may move by container as the CETA deal comes into effect.

Markets, News

Eastern ports authorities see shift in export grain movement

Glacier FarmMedia Special Report: CETA could draw more grains and oilseeds exports to the East Coast

By Gfm Staff, Lisa Guenther March 31, 2016

Our March 31, 2016 issue marks the third and final instalment in a series of Special Reports prepared by Glacier FarmMedia reporters on how the Comprehensive Trade and Economic Agreement (CETA) between Canada and Europe will affect Canadian food producers and processors. Farmers and players in the grain trade aren’t the only ones looking forward

Editorial, Opinion

Editorial: Easy to say, not easy to do

By Laura Rance-Unger March 10, 2016

Most would agree that the so-called revenue cap on Canada’s two national railways is an imperfect solution to a complicated problem. Officially called the Maximum Revenue Entitlement (MRE), it was implemented as part of a major reform of grain transportation policy by Justice Willard Estey in 2000. It was an alternative to his proposal to

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Strong exports support corn, soybeans

By GFM Network News, Mark Weinraub February 22, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures rose to their highest in nearly three weeks on Monday, supported by technical buying and signs of stronger-than-expected export demand, traders said. Overseas interest for U.S. supplies also supported corn futures, which rose to their highest since Feb. 5, while wheat weakened due to a firm dollar and

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Crops, Markets

Ocean freight index bobs up from recent floor

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin February 17, 2016

CNS Canada –– The Baltic Dry Index is finally starting to show some stability after setting fresh record lows on a near-daily basis for the past few months. The BDI set a record of 290 points on Feb. 10, but has since posted gains for the past four sessions, settling at 301 on Tuesday. It

Crops, Markets

StatsCan stocks numbers confirm rapid export pace

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News February 4, 2016

CNS Canada — Canada’s grain and oilseed exports appear to be in fine form, based on the latest stocks figures on Thursday morning from Statistics Canada. Stocks of wheat, canola and oats are all down compared to last year’s. In wheat’s case, there were roughly five million fewer tonnes in farmers’ bins at the end

Crops, Markets

Lower loonie helps farmers, but only so much

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News January 27, 2016

CNS Canada — The slumping price of oil continues to weigh on the Canadian dollar, while at the same time providing a boost to Canadian grain prices. Out-of-country buyers tend to more attracted to Canadian grain and wheat when the loonie is low, as they can get more product for their money. However, one market

Port of Quequen, Argentina. (AntaresShipping.com)

Crops, Markets

Devalued Argentine peso seen spurring grain exports

By GFM Network News, Hugh Bronstein December 18, 2015

Buenos Aires | Reuters — The currency devaluation set to kick off in Argentina on Thursday is expected to pump millions of tonnes of pent-up grains supply into the international market at a time when the world is already seeing record stockpiles. For the first time since 2011, Argentines have full access to U.S. dollars

Crops, Markets

Baltic Dry Index hits record low

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team November 20, 2015

The Baltic Dry Index fell to its lowest levels ever on Friday, which bodes well for the competitiveness of Canadian grain exports. The BDI, a gauge of global ocean freight prices, was quoted Friday at 498 points — the first time the index dipped below 500 since records began in 1985. The index was trading

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Wheat eases off four-week high on export slump

By GFM Network News, P.J. Huffstutter November 5, 2015

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat eased off a four-week high on Thursday amid disappointing export sales and forecasts for more rain relief in dry U.S. growing belts, which offset concerns about adverse harvest weather in Australia and turned traders’ attention back toward large global supplies. The firmer dollar also made U.S. wheat less attractive

Daily Network News

Huge crops in South America says analyst

U.S. livestock: ‘Cattle on feed’ report supports prices

U.S. grains: Wheat trades near contract lows under ample global supply

Tag Archives grain exports

U.S.-Canada wheat tensions already easing

Eastern ports authorities see shift in export grain movement

Editorial: Easy to say, not easy to do

U.S. grains: Strong exports support corn, soybeans

Ocean freight index bobs up from recent floor

StatsCan stocks numbers confirm rapid export pace

Lower loonie helps farmers, but only so much

Devalued Argentine peso seen spurring grain exports

Baltic Dry Index hits record low

U.S. grains: Wheat eases off four-week high on export slump

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