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Wheat Values Slip In 2009-10 PROs

Upwardly revised estimates of U. S. wheat acres, record-high exports from producers overseas and a strong loonie have combined to cut down the Canadian Wheat Board’s 2009-10 pool return outlooks (PROs) for wheat by $12 to $17 per tonne. Among the July PROs released July 23, lower international durum values pressured the new-crop durum outlook
Cereals, Crops, Forages, Oilseeds

Crop Report – for Jul. 30, 2009

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SOUTHWEST REGION Spotty showers throughout the region resulted in five to 15 mm of precipitation. Cereal crop development ranges from filling to starting to flower. Canola crops range in development from flowering to podding. Flax is flowering. Sunflowers are in the bud stage. Fungicide is nearly complete. Producers are monitoring sunflower fields for rust. Most
Cereals, Crops, Oilseeds, Opinion

Improving Wheat’s Profitability

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Monsanto was back in the news last week with its announcement that it is re-entering the wheat-breeding business with the purchase of a Montana-based company that specializes in germplasm. The objective is to develop genetically modified wheats that have better drought tolerance, improved nitrogen efficiency and ultimately higher yields. Monsanto’s competitors, Syngenta AG, BASF and
Cereals, Crops, Grain Markets, Oilseeds

Are We Heading Back To Dismal Grain Prices?

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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 July 17 little changed for canola, but moderately lower for barley. Canola was little changed on the week despite fairly strong gains in the Canadian
Cereals, Crops, Forages, Oilseeds

Crop Report – for Jul. 23, 2009

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SOUTHWEST Most areas received rainfall over the past week with totals varying from 25 to 45 millimetres. Some areas received heavy thundershowers and areas in the northern part of the region reported temperatures close to 0C. Most early-seeded cereal crops are heading, with later-seeded crops in the flag leaf to early-head stage. Most canola crops
Cereals, Crops, Opinion

A New Home For KVD

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For Sale: One inexpensive but effective method of segregating different types of wheat according to quality and end-use characteristics. Well used, but in good condition. Reliable, low tech and user friendly – a proven performer. Reason for selling: Don’t like it. It gets in the way of lower wheat prices. Contact: Gerry Ritz, minister of
Cereals, News, Oilseeds

New Crop Registration System Implemented

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“Eventually the seed industry will argue that their crop kinds all need to be moved to Part (Option) Three because the claim will be made that independent testing and committee structures are too slow and expensive.” – TERRY BOEHM The new “flexible” three-tiered crop variety registration system implemented by the federal government July 8 will
Cereals, Crops, Forages, Oilseeds

Crop Report – for Jul. 16, 2009

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SOUTHWEST REGION Several areas in the region received needed rainfall last week with amounts ranging from 15 to 150 mm. The majority of the cereal crops are in the flag-leaf to early-heading stage with some of the early-seeded crop finished flowering. The window for fungicide application is closing quickly. Canola crops are flowering with reseeded
Cereals, Crops, Grain Markets, Oilseeds

USDA Shocks Markets, But What’s Changed?

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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 July 3 mixed. Canola was lower in the old crop as demand slowed and liquidation of July contracts sent prices down. Bearish technical signals weighed

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