Insights and Stories on Crops

Time short to supply pulses for Ramadan

May. 28, 2008 at 11:15 pm CDT

(Resource News International) — Time is quickly running out for Canadian shippers to fill demand for pulse crops during Ramadan, but the long-term interest in lentils, chickpeas and peas is expected to remain strong nonetheless, according to projections by an independent consultant. “There has been strong demand for Canada’s lentils, […]

Stoney Creek now plum pox-free

May. 28, 2008 at 11:10 pm CDT

By FBC staff

CWB introduces new wheat pricing option

May. 28, 2008 at 11:35 am CDT

Syngenta Seeds appoints Audy business development manager

May. 28, 2008 at 11:03 am CDT

P.E.I. gov’t sets up biofuel review panel

May. 27, 2008 at 11:01 pm CDT

By FBC staff

Rain aids Alta. crop development: AARD

May. 27, 2008 at 10:15 pm CDT

(Resource News International) — Precipitation totalling up to two inches in some locations was seen as very timely and benefited crop development across Alberta. “The rain was gentle and was spread out over a couple-day period, which was exactly what producers were wishing for,” said Doon Pauly, a crop specialist […]

By Dwayne Klassen

Wait before reseeding frostbitten canola: CCC

May. 27, 2008 at 4:16 pm CDT

Canola growers in several areas of the Prairies who woke up to frost-damaged crops this morning should wait at least four days to assess damage before taking drastic action. The Canola Council of Canada on Tuesday advised canola growers to wait a minimum of four days, because plant recovery depends […]

By Canola Council of Canada

“Hobby” grain farmers to lose CWB vote

May. 27, 2008 at 3:41 pm CDT

Prairie grain growers would have to produce more than a permit book before they can vote in director elections for the Canadian Wheat Board, under a new bill announced Tuesday. Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz introduced amendments to the CWB Act Tuesday in the House of Commons that would require […]

By FBC staff

Agrium inks carbon dioxide supply deal

May. 27, 2008 at 1:34 pm CDT

Fertilizer firm Agrium will supply carbon dioxide from its facilities for another Calgary company’s oil recovery operations. Enhance Energy will use Agrium’s carbon dioxide (CO2) in “several” enhanced oil recovery (EOR) projects, such as its joint venture with Fairborne Energy at Clive, Alta., about 50 km northeast of Red Deer. […]

By FBC staff

Market Insight: Man. corn values hold steady

May. 27, 2008 at 11:47 am CDT

Despite the volatility in U.S. corn futures, local Manitoba cash prices have been holding steady in recent weeks. Bids range from $6 to 6.25 per bushel across the province, which is about where they have been for a few months. It is interesting to note that corn futures gains do […]

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