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Falling number can be obtained free of charge from the Canadian Grain Commission through its harvest sample program until Dec. 31 if you’re registered for the program. (Canadian Grain Commission photo)

Knowing your wheat’s falling number critical this year

By Allan Dawson, GFM Network News November 18, 2019

[UPDATED: Nov. 22, 2019] The ‘harvest from hell’ has resulted in one of the worst years in recent memory for sprout damage. That’s pushed down falling numbers and — since grain buyers have different approaches to handling this issue — increased the need for farmers to know the falling numbers for their wheat. But if

CBOT January 2020 soybeans with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Soybeans up on increased optimism for trade deal

By GFM Network News, Tom Polansek November 15, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures crawled higher on Friday on increased optimism that the U.S. and China may soon strike a deal to ease their trade war. Sentiments improved about the prospects for an agreement after White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on Thursday evening that the two sides were “getting close”

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Soybeans set one-month low on trade doubts

By GFM Network News, Tom Polansek November 14, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures dropped to a one-month low on Thursday as doubts over the chances for the U.S. and China to reach a trade deal soon hung over the market. Corn futures inched up, while wheat slumped. Price movements were limited by uncertainty over progress in talks between Washington and Beijing

Cereals, Crops

Syngenta to halt Canadian cereal development operations

By GFM Network News, Gfm Staff November 13, 2019

Seed and ag chem giant Syngenta plans to wrap up a decade of cereal seed research and development work in Canada by the end of the year. The company announced Wednesday it will discontinue its Canadian cereal seed research and development program effective at the end of calendar 2019, affecting five Syngenta Canada staff positions.

Cereals, Crops, Markets

CWRS bids edge lower with Minneapolis futures, CPSR up

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin November 8, 2019

MarketsFarm – Wheat bids in Western Canada were mixed during the week ended Nov. 7, with a steady to lower tone in Canada Western Red Spring Wheat as a downtrend in the Minneapolis future weighed on values. However, the Chicago and Kansas City winter wheat contracts trended higher, which underpinned Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR)

Cereals, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Barley, feed wheat at par in southern Alberta

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin November 8, 2019

MarketsFarm – Feed barley prices in southern Alberta’s feedlot alley moved higher over the past few weeks, but the price rise will likely slow down as barley trades at par with feed wheat. Feed barley and feed wheat are both currently trading at around C$225 per tonne delivered into Lethbridge, Alta. “That’s a sell signal

Plant breeder and researcher Doug Cattani was recently recognized by the province  for innovation in sustainability.

Crops, Faces of ag, Farmit Manitoba, Local news

Kernza plant breeder recognized

Faces of Ag: Doug Cattani has spent his career working on perennial grasses

By Geralyn Wichers November 4, 2019

And to think, he could have been an accountant. Plant breeder and researcher Doug Cattani received provincial recognition in October for his work in developing perennial grains. Since 2010, Cattani has worked with Kernza, the trade name for organically produced intermediate wheatgrass, which is being developed for grain production. As a perennial grain, Kernza causes

Cereals, Crops

Western Canadian wheat bids mixed as loonie retreats from highs

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm November 1, 2019

MarketsFarm – Wheat bids in Western Canada were mixed for the week ended Oct. 31. Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat (CWRS) was lower, while Canada Prairie Red Spring (CPRS) was steady to lower. Canadian Western Amber Durum (CWAD) was steady to higher. The Canadian dollar dropped almost a half cent from three-month highs to hover

Cereals, Livestock, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Feed grain prices a mixed bag

By GFM Network News November 1, 2019

MarketsFarm – Feed grain prices reflected the mixed bag of harvest conditions across the Prairies, which produced feed grains of varying quality. In particular, for feed wheat that came off the fields dry and in good condition, prices were around C$5.50 per bushel. However, there’s about a 50-cent discount for tough feed wheat, and moisture

The key issue in the seed royalty debate appears to be that farmers are very reluctant to any system that costs them more money.

Editorial, Farmit Manitoba, Op/Ed

Editor’s Take: Seed royalties just one option

By Gord Gilmour October 31, 2019

Ron DePauw wouldn’t get a second look from most Canadians. But his worth to the country is measured in the billions, yes, with a “B.” Born in rural Saskatchewan and raised on a Treherne-area farm, the now-retired DePauw is one of the most prolific wheat breeders in the world. He was involved in the research

Daily Network News

New strategies needed for Canadian agriculture to stand out in global trade

Feed Grains Weekly: Cash prices for wheat, barley largely flat

The Canadian GMO mustard wars: Dijon vs canola

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