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Feed weekly outlook: Optimism takes pressure off Prairie grains

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm June 14, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada — Following recent rains across Western Canada, producers have opened their bins and are selling grain again for feed, taking some pressure off of the market. “It’s some relief from the rain that’s happened across the Prairies in the last two weeks. It’s allowing producers to comfortably sell the rest of their old-crop […] Read more

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CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soybeans try to halt slide

By Dave Sims June 13, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minute CNS Canada — The future looks hot and dusty for corn and soybeans in the U.S. Midwest and central Plains over the next week or so. While crops in the U.S. are generally off to a good start so far this year, the heat could still bring some much-needed support to both commodities. The July […] Read more

Valero Energy’s ethanol plant at Aurora, S.D., about 90 km north of Sioux Falls. (Valero.com)

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U.S. EPA chief hints he could order more ethanol in fuel

By Chris Prentice June 12, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes New York | Reuters — A week after the White House suspended its bid to reform the nation’s biofuels policy to aid oil refiners, the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday dangled a tantalizing prospect to Midwest corn farmers, saying the agency has the power to expand sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blends. […] Read more

Barley south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 3, 2017. (Dave Bedard photo)

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Feed weekly outlook: Barley prices feeling some pressure

By Dave Sims June 8, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada — Prices for feed barley remain solid in Western Canada but demand could be lessening somewhat as the summer unfolds. “Buyers seem to have decent coverage going into later summer,” said Jared Seitz of Agfinity at Stony Plain, Alta. “So their pricing is starting to pull back.” Prices for feed wheat and barley […] Read more

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CBOT weekly outlook: U.S./China trade uncertainty weighs on soy

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm June 6, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada — Trade uncertainty between China and the U.S., along with good U.S. growing conditions, is pressuring the soybean market on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). During the week ended Wednesday, the July CBOT soybean contract dropped about 30 cents to $9.9425 per bushel (all figures US$). “The trade uncertainty is a major […] Read more

The Andersons’ ethanol plant at Denison, Iowa. (AndersonsEthanol.com)

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U.S. biofuels deal reported to be delayed indefinitely

By Reuters June 6, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes Reuters — The Trump administration has indefinitely delayed a proposed overhaul of U.S. biofuels policy aimed at reducing costs for the oil industry, under pressure from corn state lawmakers who worry the move would undermine demand for ethanol, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The White House had been poised to announce reforms […] Read more

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Feed weekly outlook: Barley prices hang tight, await new crop

By Dave Sims May 24, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada — The thought of sizzling days near the end of May 2017 is helping keep feed barley prices in Western Canada well supported, according to a market-watcher. “There is that memory of last year’s drought and seeing temperatures in the high 20s and 30s at the end of May,” said Allan Pirness of […] Read more

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The benefits of GMO corn

There will always be differing viewpoints and opposing scientific studies, but looking at all of the peer reviewed studies offers a balanced consensus on the benefits and risks

By Gerald Pilger May 24, 2018

Reading Time: 4 minutes It was in 1996 that genetically modified (GMO) crops were first grown commercially, yet the debate still rages over their safety and toxicology as well as over their environmental and agronomic impact. And it doesn’t seem to matter whether you’re a supporter or an opponent, you’ve got a stack of scientific studies you can point […] Read more

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CBOT weekly outlook: Soy poised for move higher, waiting on China

By Dave Sims May 23, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minute CNS Canada — Soybean contracts on the Chicago Board of Trade could be poised to rally, if and when China and the U.S. reach an agreement over trade issues. According to Terry Reilly, a senior commodity analyst with Futures International in Chicago, people are starting to get excited over rumours a deal may be close. […] Read more

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CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy sinking below major support

By Dave Sims May 16, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada — Corn and soybean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade softened in value during the week ended Wednesday and could be set to drop even more as growing conditions improve in the U.S. Rainy conditions across the U.S. Midwest and Plains have pressured prices in recent days. The July corn contract sunk […] Read more

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Feed weekly outlook: Optimism takes pressure off Prairie grains

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soybeans try to halt slide

U.S. EPA chief hints he could order more ethanol in fuel

Feed weekly outlook: Barley prices feeling some pressure

CBOT weekly outlook: U.S./China trade uncertainty weighs on soy

U.S. biofuels deal reported to be delayed indefinitely

Feed weekly outlook: Barley prices hang tight, await new crop

The benefits of GMO corn

CBOT weekly outlook: Soy poised for move higher, waiting on China

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy sinking below major support

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