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Cereals, Grain Markets, Oilseeds, US Markets

GRAINS-Corn, soy soar as wetter forecasts threaten U.S. planting

By Reuters June 8, 2013

* Rains set to return after brief dry spell * Coming up: USDA to update planting progress Monday * Japan passes on some U.S. wheat in weekly tender (Adds closing prices, weekly price moves) By Tom Polansek CHICAGO, June 7 (Reuters) - U.S. corn and soybean futures soared on Friday on worries that wetter-than-expected weather

Crops, Forages, Livestock

Is alfalfa weevil taking a bite out of your forage crop?

By Stuart Mcmillan June 5, 2013

Researchers are working on an interactive map to help producers assess potential for weevil infestations

Many Saskatchewan forage growers dutifully waited for alfalfa to reach the 15 per cent bloom stage before cutting last year, but their patience went unrewarded. Thanks to the alfalfa weevil, a nasty little pest that has been gradually spreading across the southern Prairies since its arrival here in the 1950s, they were waiting for a

Cereals, Crops, Oilseeds, Other

GRAINS-Corn, soy fall on expectations for U.S. planting progress

June 5, 2013

* USDA report confirms planting progress despite wet weather * U.S. soy plantings well behind average pace * Traders hope drier weather will open window for planting * Floods stall barge traffic on Mississippi River (Adds closing prices, details on Mississippi River floods) By Tom Polansek CHICAGO, June 4 (Reuters) - Deferred U.S. corn and

Cereals, Crops, Grain Markets, Oilseeds, US Markets

GRAINS-Wheat drops on worries gene-modified strain may hit demand

By Reuters May 30, 2013

* Japan cancels tender to buy U.S. western white wheat * December corn falls for first time in six sessions By Colin Packham SYDNEY, May 30 (Reuters) - U.S. wheat dropped half a percent on Thursday, as an unapproved genetically modified (GMO) variety of the grain found in the state of Oregon fuelled worries that

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock, News

Ottawa again turns to the WTO in battle over U.S. labelling law

By Alex Binkley May 29, 2013

Canada will go back to the World Trade Organization — rather than impose sanctions — to try and get Washington to change or scrap its country-of-origin labelling law rules that discriminate against Canadian beef and pork. “There is a WTO process we intend to follow that takes time,” said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. “We will

Cereals, Oilseeds, Other

GRAINS-Corn edges lower after 3 pct gain on China demand

May 23, 2013

SYDNEY, May 23 (Reuters) - U.S. corn fell on Thursday as traders banked profits after the grain surged nearly 3 percent in the previous session on news of strong demand from China. FUNDAMENTALS * Chicago Board Of Trade July corn fell 0.38 percent to $6.56 a bushel, having gained 2.89 percent in the previous session.

Cereals, Grain Markets, Oilseeds, US Markets

GRAINS-Corn edges lower after 3 pct gain on China demand

By Reuters May 23, 2013

SYDNEY, May 23 (Reuters) - U.S. corn fell on Thursday as traders banked profits after the grain surged nearly 3 percent in the previous session on news of strong demand from China. FUNDAMENTALS * Chicago Board Of Trade July corn fell 0.38 percent to $6.56 a bushel, having gained 2.89 percent in the previous session.

Beef cattle, Hogs, Livestock Markets, US Markets

LIVESTOCK-US live cattle futures sag ahead of USDA report

By Reuters May 18, 2013

* Cattle data seen neutral to futures on Monday * Feeders drop in tandem with live cattle futures * Fund selling, pig disease guide CME hogs lower By Theopolis Waters CHICAGO, May 17 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed lower on Friday as traders adjusted positions ahead of the U.S. Department of

News

Russet Burbank replacement proves elusive

By Gord Gilmour May 17, 2013

When American self-taught botanist Luther Burbank turned his attention to the humble potato in the 1870s, he didn’t have much to work with. Originally from South America, European varieties of the starchy tuber that grew well in the challenging climate of New England and Canada were tasteless at best, and unpalatable at worst. The varieties,

Hogs, Livestock Markets, US Markets

LIVESTOCK-U.S. hog futures climb with rising pork prices

By Reuters May 17, 2013

* Live cattle slip before Friday's USDA report * Feeders weaken by modest live cattle losses By Theopolis Waters CHICAGO, May 16 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange hog futures closed higher on Thursday lifted by strong wholesale pork values in tight seasonal supplies, analysts and traders said. CME June hogs settled up 0.950 cent to

Daily Network News

Southern California honeybees show resistance to varroa mites

Pulse Weekly: SaskPulse optimistic despite input, crop price concerns

Canadian aquaculture should be classed as agriculture, industry groups say

Tag Archives USDA

GRAINS-Corn, soy soar as wetter forecasts threaten U.S. planting

Is alfalfa weevil taking a bite out of your forage crop?

GRAINS-Corn, soy fall on expectations for U.S. planting progress

GRAINS-Wheat drops on worries gene-modified strain may hit demand

Ottawa again turns to the WTO in battle over U.S. labelling law

GRAINS-Corn edges lower after 3 pct gain on China demand

GRAINS-Corn edges lower after 3 pct gain on China demand

LIVESTOCK-US live cattle futures sag ahead of USDA report

Russet Burbank replacement proves elusive

LIVESTOCK-U.S. hog futures climb with rising pork prices

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