Insights and Stories on Crops

Jan. 26, 2010 at 2:22 pm CST

(Resource News International) — Canadian canola exports continue to move forward at a steady pace, despite ongoing problems exporting to China. However, if the situation with China is not resolved Canada’s overall export program may still end up below the previous year’s level. According to the latest Canadian Grain Commission […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jan. 25, 2010 at 6:00 pm CST

Jan. 25 — The U.S. dollar was stable today, falling slightly, which helped markets to relax a little. It was a rather quiet day with little news to spark much trading activity. Corn ended with small gains, as steady buying helped push futures up. Beans ended lower on continued concerns […]

By Brian Wittal

Jan. 25, 2010 at 5:42 pm CST

(Resource News International) — Cash bids for flaxseed in Western Canada have managed to improve slightly, although producers continue to be hesitant to commit to the crop in the spring. “A lot of producers are in limbo, and are awaiting developments before deciding to go with the crop this spring,” […]

By Dwayne Klassen

Jan. 25, 2010 at 5:31 pm CST

The Canadian manufacturer of Versatile tractors has signed a deal with South Dakota’s Raven Industries to supply precision ag equipment for its tractor and self-propelled sprayer lines. The partnership between Raven and Versatile manufacturer Buhler Industries of Winnipeg means Raven’s technology can now be ordered as a factory- or dealer-installed […]

Jan. 22, 2010 at 6:48 pm CST

The Supreme Court of Canada’s dismissal of the Canadian Wheat Board’s appeal against a federal “gag order” could open the endgate for Ottawa to order up sweeping changes at the CWB. That’s the interpretation of the pro-deregulation Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, in response to a decision released Thursday by […]