Crop futures almost all gained Monday, with the notable exception of soybean oil. But canola gained regardless of the soy oil losses, rising $1.10 per tonne for January to $477.50, and $1.50 for March to $487.30. The grains were the strongest part of the overall commodities complex, with energies and meats down. Stock markets were […] Read more
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Canola increases despite falling soy oil
U.S. bill may settle country-of-origin labelling controversy
The fate of country-of-origin labelling legislation in the United States could lie in a bill headed to Congress on Wednesday. Tom Sullivan, a lobbyist in Washington for Saskatchewan and Alberta, told reporters on a conference call today that the text of the legislation would be available that evening. “The country-of-origin legislation is in flux,” he […] Read more
Growing better canola starts with seeding rates
Before Dan Orchard shifted his concentration to clubroot, he was an expert on canola fertility. The Canola Council of Canada plant scientist now has expertise in both aspects of the crop, and he recently attended the Farming Smarter conference to talk about how to attain “colossal canola.” It begins with seeding rates. Orchard said growers […] Read more
Is there a benefit to GMO-free milk?
Consumers have plenty of options in the dairy aisle, whether it is whole milk, one percent, buttermilk, organic, lactose-free, soy, almond or coconut. However, a Manitoba dairy farmer says Canadians need one more alternative: non-genetically modified milk. “We’re just seeing a demand coming, and there are (Manitoba) processors that have been echoing the same comments,” […] Read more
Harvey Voldeng honoured for Maple Series soybean varieties
Harvey Voldeng, an honorary research associate at Agriculture Canada, has received the Seed of the Year award for the Maple Series of soybeans. SeCan and the University of Guelph presented the award Dec. 14. The Seed of the Year competition shines a light on a field crop that has been publicly developed in Canada. Maple […] Read more
Argentina’s Macri ditches wheat, corn, beef export taxes
BUENOS AIRES, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Argentine president Mauricio Macri said he would sign a decree on Monday eliminating corn and wheat export taxes as part of his plan to revitalize the country’s massive farm sector after years of antagonism with the government. The decree will also cut the export tax on soybeans, the country’s […] Read more
UPDATE: World climate accord hailed as turning point from fossil fuels
By Alister Doyle and Barbara Lewis PARIS, Dec 12 (Reuters) – French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius presented a landmark global climate accord on Saturday, a “historic” measure for transforming the world’s fossil fuel-driven economy within decades and turning the tide on global warming. At the tail end of the hottest year on record and after […] Read more
Sask Wheat announces voting results
The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission has announced the results of its 2015 director elections. The new face will be Scott Hepworth, a fourth-generation grain, oilseed and pulse farmer from Assiniboia. Hepworth volunteers at his local curling and golf club and is vice-president of the management board for Assiniboia’s cultural and recreation centre. Two incumbent directors […] Read more
Markets wrap: canola futures rise with help from falling loonie
Canola futures closed higher on Friday, lifted by a weak dollar as the loonie fell below US73 cents. The loonie is under pressure as crude oil prices fall and as the market prepares for what is expected to be an interest rate hike in the United States next week. Canola is also supported by strong […] Read more
Bearish fundamental outlook pressures CME live cattle futures
CHICAGO, Dec 11 (Reuters) – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures posted modest losses on Friday in anticipation of soft cash and wholesale beef values in the weeks ahead, traders said. Spot December ended down 0.100 cent per lb to 121.450 cents, and February 0.275 cent lower at 126.250. “Until we can get a prolonged […] Read more
