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Ethanol Still Supporting Grain Markets

By Don Bousquet October 1, 2009

For three-times-daily market reports from Don Bousquet and RNI, visit “ICE Futures Canada updates” at www.manitobacooperator.ca Grain and oi l seed prices at ICE Futures Canada in Winnipeg closed the week ended Sept. 25 lower with modest losses in canola. Canola was pressured down by the advancing harvest, favourable weather, bearish technical signals, slower demand

Cereals, Grain Markets, Oilseeds

Big Oats, Flax Supply Pressure Markets

By Don Bousquet September 24, 2009

For three-times-daily market reports from Don Bousquet and RNI, visit “ICE Futures Canada updates” at www.manitobacooperator.ca Grain and oilseed prices at ICE Futures Canada in Winnipeg closed the week ended Sept. 18 mixed, with canola lower. Canola was pressured down by the advancing harvest, the firm Canadian dollar, bearish technical signals and ideas the canola

News, Oilseeds

China Sees Good Grain Harvest

September 24, 2009

China’s agriculture minister said the country is still expecting a bumper harvest of autumn grain despite drought and early frost in major growing areas in the northeast. “The severe drought since August in parts of the northeast and south have affected grains production, but for the whole country, if there is no major weather disaster,

Cereals, Crops, News

U. S. Wheat Farmers Struggle With Low-Protein Crop

By Julie Ingwersen September 24, 2009

Farmers in the northern U. S. Plains are harvesting a bin-busting spring wheat crop, but much of it has a lower-than-normal protein content, which lowers its value, industry experts said. “We have one of the lowest average protein contents that we’ve had in the spring wheat crop in years,” said Mike Krueger, president of the

Cereals, Crops, Forages

Crop Report – for Sep. 24, 2009

By Manitoba Agriculture September 24, 2009

SOUTHWEST REGION Cereal crop harvest ranges from 75 to 90 per cent complete. Yields are average to above average. Quality is good with lower-than-average protein levels being reported. Canola harvest ranges from 40 to 60 per cent complete with yields average to above average. Flax harvest has just started with initial reports of average yields

Cereals, Country Crossroads

Good For The Brain As Well As The Body

By Julie Garden-Robinson September 24, 2009

When our stomachs are running on empty, we may feel tired and unable to focus on our tasks. Our brain doesn’t function well, either. Refuelling your body and brain with nourishing food has many benefits for people of all ages. Parents should remember the role of breakfast in school performance. Eating “something” is better than

Cereals, Crops, Grain Markets, Oilseeds

Reports Suggest Poorer 2009-10 Price Outlook

By Don Bousquet September 17, 2009

For three-times-daily market reports from Don Bousquet and RNI, visit “ICE Futures Canada updates” at www.manitobacooperator.ca Grain and oilseed prices at ICE Futures Canada in Winnipeg closed the week ended Sept. 11 lower. Canola was undermined by the weak tone in the Chicago soy complex, the advancing harvest, favourable weather and no significant frost threat.

Cereals, News, Oilseeds, Pulses

Agriculture Hall Of Fame – for Sep. 17, 2009

September 17, 2009

Alex Stow, the eldest son of T. J. and Bessie Stow, was born June 2, 1928, in Graysville, Manitoba. After completing Grade 11 at Graysville Consolidated School, Alex took over the family farm. In 1951, he married Pamela Laroque. Together they raised five children: Christine, Mary, Lisa, Janet and Paul. Alex became a pedigreed seed

Cereals, Crops

“Wild” Oats May Hold The Key To Rust Resistance

By Daniel Winters September 17, 2009

There’s wild oats, and then there’s “wild” oats. For researchers looking for genes that could improve the ability of domesticated varieties to fend off crown and stem rust, the wild oats that everyone loves to hate – avena fatua – is not even considered a contender. Although it looks tough, tall and hardy, it’s not

Cereals, Crops, Forages, Oilseeds

Crop Report – for Sep. 17, 2009

By Manitoba Agriculture September 17, 2009

SOUTHWEST The majority of the region got precipitation over the past week, with amounts ranging from 25 to 100 millimetres. Cereal crop harvest ranges from 30 to 60 per cent complete with yield and quality average to above average. Recent precipitation is having an impact on quality, with bleaching of spring wheat and staining in

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