There are oh-so-many factors at play in the oilseed complex, and the latest trade news (hi there, blocked canola shipments) does not bode well for the vegetable oil market. That said, soybean prices seemed to have encountered some price resistance at the mid-$9/bu price... could this be a bottom? Unfortunately, Chuck Penner, realist and founder... Read More
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According to Manitoba's Hydrologic Forecast Centre (HFC) flooding of the Red River Valley should sit at or marginally above 2009 levels with normal to unfavorable weather in the coming weeks. Infrastructure Minister Ron Schuler says there's also still a moderate risk of flooding along the Assiniboine River. This is the second outlook of the year... Read More
G3 is expanding its grain elevator network. The company plans to build two high-efficiency grain elevators near Irricana and in Stettler County, Alta. "Central Alberta is one of the most important grain growing regions in Canada," says G3 CEO Don Chapman. "We are excited to be able to provide farmers in the region a new... Read More
Starting September 1, Manitoba truck drivers will require mandatory entry-level training (MELT). That being said, farmers will get a one-year deferral for new training to allow for additional consultations with the industry. The government says the extension was granted in order to determine an appropriate phase-in strategy that mitigates impacts on the 2019 farming season.... Read More
As Nufarm plans to expand its growth throughout the Canadian crop protection market, the company announced Boyd Bergstrom will take on the role of country lead for Canada. Effective this month, Bergstrom took over the role from 30-year Nufarm veteran, Lachie McKinnon who will be returning to Australia. “Boyd is a proud prairie farm boy... Read More
Effective immediately, China's General Administration of Customs has banned Viterra's shipments of canola to the Asian country. This announcement by China comes just days after the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) stated, "Chinese importers refuse to purchase any canola seed from Canada at this time." A spokesperson at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada stated to RealAgriculture... Read More
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last visited Winnipeg, Man., about a month ago for a funding announcement. According to his updated itinerary, he'll be returning to the River City this week alongside Minister of International Trade Diversification, Jim Carr to meet with CEO and president of Richardson International, Curt Vossen. The meeting comes five days after... Read More
Farm groups such as the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) have lobbied the government this past month to get cardlock fuel included in the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GGPPA) exemption and it looks like they're close to the finish line. In the release of the federal budget, the government announced it's looking into... Read More
A confluence of weather events came together in some Midwestern States last week which is causing emotional, physical and financial devastation. A weather 'cyclone bomb' with barometric lows most often seen in hurricanes, exploded over a large swath of the U. S. bringing rain, onto snow covered, frozen ground which could not absorb the moisture... Read More
Announced at the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) annual general meeting, the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) won the 2019 Beef Industry Innovation & Sustainability Award (BIISA). The award was presented to the organization Wednesday night at Ottawa. "The CRSB was able to build bridges to working relationships," says CCA vice president Bob Lowe. "For... Read More