The US cattle on feed report came out this afternoon. As feeders, ranchers and long traders are looking for reasons for a higher market next the week of November 21st, this report will leave them with limited answers on market direction. Read the USDA Report Anne Wasko describes the report: Today’s U.S. Cattle on Feed... Read More
Category: Western Canada
It's not often we hear grain company spokespeople commend railways, but that's the case this fall, as the grain supply chain handles one of the largest crops in Western Canadian history. "As a general statement, we think rail performance has been pretty good this fall," says Wade Sobkowich, executive director of the Western Grain Elevator... Read More
When that canola leaves your farm sometimes you don't really think about its ultimate destination. Last spring, Jack in the Box invited some Cargill specialty oil growers to visit their head office in San Diego during the Canola Council Convention. Jay Whetter, Canola Digest editor, was able to tag along and write about the experience... Read More
Donald Trump won't be president for another two months. He has yet to implement — or even clearly define — any policy or spending changes. And yet the U.S. dollar index has shot to its highest level in 13 years. Sentiment in many markets has certainly changed since dropping sharply on election night, even if... Read More
Looking for power, stability, and lift capacity for your farm operation? If so, AGCO believes its new Massey Ferguson 6700S series mid-range tractors are a good fit for you. The new series debuted at the 2016 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. AGCO tactical marketing manager Eric Zimmerman says the tractors are a good fit... Read More
From an organic labeling loophole in Ontario to a $140 million investment in dairy processing to the return of the McRib, there's plenty to discuss on today's edition of RealAg Radio. Co-hosts Shaun and Kelvin get into whether the railways-vs-grain companies blame game on grain shipping is beneficial for farmers. Jon Driedger of FarmLink Marketing... Read More
How will the early snow in Alberta and Saskatchewan affect the quality of canola that was (or is) still in the field? Generally, moisture — whatever form it's in — has less impact on the quality of the oilseed versus a cereal crop, but it turns out the impact of snow on canola quality has... Read More
Six years after Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia signed on, Manitoba has finally joined the New West Partnership Trade Agreement. The province's previous NDP government held out of the interprovincial deal, but the Progressive Conservatives, who formed government in April, have long been in favour of joining the neighbours to the west. “Business owners, community... Read More
We're halfway through November, and I can pretty confidently say it is one the world is not likely to forget. Half of Americans are stunned and saddened. The other half are stunned and feel surreal. The rest of the world isn’t sure what to make of it. Good or bad, Trump is going to be... Read More