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ICE weekly outlook: Canola can’t crack resistance

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News October 14, 2015

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola futures ended slightly higher for the week ended Wednesday. All of the contracts eked out minor gains, but it was largely seen as a frustrating session for the near-term November contract, which again failed to settle above its technical resistance point of $480 per tonne. Funds largely pushed

Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Canola poised to test resistance

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin October 7, 2015

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola futures tried and failed to break higher on numerous occasions over the past two weeks, but could be poised to finally see a bounce, according to a market analyst. A rebound in palm oil is supporting soyoil, which in turn is supportive for canola, said Errol Anderson of

Forages, Local news

Green Gold Report sees alfalfa plants covered in ice crystals

Forage and grassland conditions for Eastern Manitoba

By Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association May 21, 2015

This is the third release for the Green Gold program assessing forage conditions in Manitoba. Reports will be issued from various areas of the Province (Eastern, Central, Interlake, and Western) in the weeks and months ahead. The report below is the most recent forage conditions for Eastern Manitoba. Click on the applicable link below: Green Gold Report for

Crops, Local news, Weather

Forecaster sees a ‘drier bias’ this season

But Lerner cautions that he predicted the same last year

By Shannon VanRaes March 11, 2015

While much can still change, parts of Manitoba may be en route to a drier spring and summer. Speaking to producers during CropConnect in Winnipeg, Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. said “what we’re going to be looking at this year is probably a little bit higher potential for a drier bias.” After years of

Local news

Move huts off of flood mitigation areas

Without a heavy blanket of snow to insulate it from the cold,  ice on Manitoba’s rivers and lakes is actually thicker than it was last year

By Shannon VanRaes February 20, 2015

While it might be warmer this winter than last, higher average temperatures haven’t resulted in less ice on Manitoba waterways. Darrell Kupchik, director of operations for North Red Waterway Maintenance, said areas that only had 14 inches of ice in 2014 now have 24 inches. “Last year is kind of the year that sticks in

Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Canola looking bearish with soybeans

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin December 3, 2014

CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola contracts moved lower during the week ended Wednesday, as bearish technical signals, declines in the outside crude oil market and losses in CBOT soybeans weighed on values. While a short-covering correction is possible in the near-term, the longer-term direction will continue to be dictated by soybeans. The nearby

Country Crossroads

Prevent frozen septic systems

A few precautions could help stop this problem. Here’s some tips

By NDSU Release October 17, 2014

Every winter, many people have to deal with the frustration of a frozen septic system. Dry soil conditions, very cold air temperatures and a lack of snow cover during an extended period all contribute to the problem, according to Tom Scherer, North Dakota State University Extension Service agricultural engineer for water quality and irrigation. “A

Opinion, Weather

Get used to it?

By Laura Rance-Unger June 26, 2013

Just as water and climate expert Bob Sandford began his keynote address at a Winnipeg conference about water management last week, he received a text from his son back home in Canmore, Alta. It was about a river gone wild. As Sandford spoke on the science of why weather patterns are becoming more turbulent, resulting

Provincial control structure on Tobacco Creek. photos: submitted

Opinion

Reflecting on the flood that didn’t happen

By Les Mcewan June 5, 2013

After dire predictions and many preparations on both sides of the border, citizens have started breathing a huge sigh of relief. Unless we receive very large levels of precipitation in the coming days, the threat of flooding seems to have been alleviated. Some of us are just relieved; others are asking why the forecasts were

Country Crossroads

Daily Network News

U.S. grains: Soy hits 17-month high, corn to four-month top as trade braces for U.S. data

Federal budget shows remaining disconnect between agriculture, policymakers, panelists say

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue downward

Tag Archives Ice

ICE weekly outlook: Canola can’t crack resistance

ICE weekly outlook: Canola poised to test resistance

Green Gold Report sees alfalfa plants covered in ice crystals

Forecaster sees a ‘drier bias’ this season

Move huts off of flood mitigation areas

ICE weekly outlook: Canola looking bearish with soybeans

Prevent frozen septic systems

Get used to it?

Reflecting on the flood that didn’t happen

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