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Dec. 7, 2018 at 1:25 pm CST

CNS Canada — Rye production was up in Quebec in 2018, one reason being producers supplying hybrid rye for feed to the province’s hog industry. “Feed was coming from out west, but now we’re starting to produce the seed itself here,” said Andre Lussier, who farms near St. Hyacinthe, Que. […]

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Dec. 6, 2018 at 11:59 am CST

CNS Canada — Canada’s canola production has been revised lower in the latest data from Statistics Canada’s Production of Principal Field Crops report, issued Thursday. However, two observers agree the final numbers won’t have much effect on markets. “It’s not a report that’s going to allow canola to trade tremendously […]

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Dec. 5, 2018 at 7:16 pm CST

CNS Canada — The initial positive outlook U.S. futures markets had toward a 90-day truce in the U.S.-China trade war is fading, leaving traders with opposing views on where Chicago soybeans are heading. In an effort to resolve their countries’ trade war, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi […]

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Dec. 4, 2018 at 8:23 pm CST

CNS Canada — At more than $7 per bushel for rye in Western Canada, Cal Vandaele believes the price has topped off. “There’s been bids touching $8,” said Vandaele, of Vandaele Seed at Medora, Man., about 120 km southwest of Brandon, adding the price will decline over the winter. “When […]

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Nov. 29, 2018 at 8:12 pm CST

CNS Canada — Canadian fertilizer prices are expected to increase as spring draws nearer, according to industry professionals. “The further you buy out from spring, the prices tend to be a little bit lower. In making your commitments early, prices tend to edge up as you get closer to spring,” […]

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