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Indigenous agricultural entrepreneurs talk about the untapped potential of indigenous communities for agricultural business and food development. This event is filled with university students and other young ag-related folk. Below Justine Hendricks, FCC president and CEO, meets with a group from the University of Ottawa. The group of students above are from various programs at […] Read more
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Pea exporters fight for market share in China
Russia gained access to the Asian country last year, and now Ukraine has negotiated a similar phytosanitary agreement
SASKATOON — Pulse Canada is in a dog fight in its top pea market. “We are not sitting by idly and watching increased competition erode Canada’s market share,” said president Greg Cherewyk. Related stories: AAFC announces $11 million in funding for Pulse Canada Canadian peas hold their own despite Russian sales Russia gained access to […] Read more
Canadian wheat receives high marks from customers
Farmers who recently participated in an international tour say the buyers they talked to were impressed by crop's quality
SASKATOON — A group of farmers has returned from Cereals Canada’s New Crop Trade and Technical Missions with a renewed sense of pride. “As I heard several times, there’s no other grain like Canadian grain,” said Dean Hubbard, a grower who farms southeast of Claresholm, Alta. Related stories: End users are picky on crop varieties […] Read more
Outlook grim for durum prospects
SASKATOON — Durum carryout in 2023-24 could be more than double the amount Agriculture Canada is forecasting, says a trader of the crop. Jonathan Meyer, a merchandiser with Purely Canada Foods, thinks it could end up at one million tonnes or even more. Related stories: Big Turkish crop shocks durum market High pasta prices set […] Read more
Major manufacturer insists glufosinate plentiful
Company does say that its flexibility will decrease as the growing season nears
SASKATOON — There is no looming supply shortage of glufosinate, says the leading supplier of the product. BASF says it is well positioned heading into the 2024 growing season with ample supplies of its Liberty 150 SN product available through its retail partners. Related stories: Glyphosate, glufosinate prices hit rock bottom Calmer waters ahead on […] Read more
Loonie’s value depends on timing of interest rate declines
Many economists expect central banks will begin winding down interest rates this summer, and that will likely affect currency exchange rates, including the Canadian dollar. One thought circulating among economists and analysts is that because of the surprisingly strong economy in the United States, its central bank, the Federal Reserve, could remain wary of inflation […] Read more
Farmers urged to make sure decision-makers hear them
Farmers need the best lobbyists to get up close and personal with the politicians, regulators, officials, presidents, vice-presidents and regional managers who affect their lives. The good thing is that they’re cheap. As discussed in a story on page 15 in this week’s paper, the head of CropLife Canada says that farmers are the best […] Read more
French farmers press government for action
Highways blocked and hay bales set on fire as producers demand more support as well as restrictions on cheap imports
JOSSIGNY, France (Reuters) — Farmers set bales of hay ablaze to partly block access to Toulouse airport in southwestern France Jan. 30 and parked tractors across highways near Paris as they lobbied the government for help to make a living from their work. Farmers, who also want measures against cheap imports, are looking for more […] Read moreCanfax report
This cattle market information is selected from the weekly report from Canfax, a division of the Canadian Cattle Association. More market information, analysis and statistics are available by becoming a Canfax subscriber by calling 403-275-5110 or at www.canfax.ca. Fed prices still good So far this year, western Canadian fed beef production is one percent larger […] Read more
WP livestock report
Hogs The U.S. national live price average for barrows and gilts was $50.13 Feb. 2, up from $41.84 Jan. 26. U.S. hogs averaged $ 61.76 on a carcass basis Feb. 2, up from $56.27 Jan. 26. The U.S. pork cutout was $88.40 per hundredweight Feb. 2, down from $89.51 Jan. 26. The estimated U.S. weekly […] Read more
