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CBOT weekly outlook: Corn values stabilize

By Marlo Glass – MarketsFarm, GFM Network News April 10, 2020

MarketsFarm — The April world agriculture supply and demand estimates (WASDE) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture didn’t hold much sway over corn on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) on Thursday. Corn ending stocks for the U.S. were pegged at 53.15 million tonnes, about five million tonnes higher than the previous month’s report. However, […] Read more

General, Machinery & Shop

Federal carbon tax rises despite opposition, pandemic

Ottawa not backing away from scheduled increases

By D.C. Fraser, GFM Network News April 6, 2020

Ottawa — The federal government has pushed ahead with an increase to the carbon tax despite continued calls from the agriculture sector for reprieve from the program. The price on carbon rose from $20 per tonne to $30 per tonne effective April 1. The federal Liberal government is standing firm on its commitment to increase […] Read more

General, Machinery & Shop, Markets

Diesel prices expected to trend lower

By Marlo Glass – MarketsFarm, GFM Network News March 7, 2020

MarketsFarm — Canadian producers may enjoy a lower diesel bill during spring seeding, as reductions in demand have weighed on diesel prices across North America. Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, said retail diesel prices are down by about 10 to 15 cents per litre since the beginning of the year. The drop […] Read more

Crops, Machinery & Shop, Markets

Rising diesel prices coming

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm April 3, 2019

MarketsFarm — Higher diesel prices are on the horizon for Canada and the U.S. in 2019. GasBuddy.com senior petroleum analyst Dan McTeague pointed to an increase in overall demand, combined with a slowdown in heavy oil production and the federal carbon tax as well as pending IMO 2020 regulations — that is, the International Marine […] Read more

Beni Abbes, a village in western Algeria. (Cia.gov)

Cereals, Crops, Reuters

Algeria to open farming concessions to foreigners

By Hamid Ould Ahmed May 7, 2018

Algiers | Reuters — Algeria plans to offer foreign investors concessions for farm land for the first time, according to an official document, as the oil producer seeks to boost food output and reduce reliance on imports. Under the plan, which is expected to be discussed by the cabinet this week before being submitted to […] Read more

Crops, Machinery & Shop, Markets

Diesel prices poised to rise in new year

By Dave Sims November 28, 2017

CNS Canada — The lingering effects of two large hurricanes in the U.S. continue to be felt in the diesel market as harvest winds down throughout North America. In particular, Hurricane Harvey was a disruptive force on the U.S. energy market as it temporarily halted production at refineries. Both gas and diesel prices rose in […] Read more

Crops, Machinery & Shop, Markets

Diesel prices soften, but watching U.S. infrastructure plan

By Dave Sims March 21, 2017

CNS Canada — Sinking prices for crude oil and a softer Canadian dollar have kept diesel prices relatively low for Canadian farmers in 2017, and they could be heading lower, as long as U.S. President Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan doesn’t get in the way. “I would probably say in Canada you’re going to see numbers […] Read more

General

Diesel prices to start edging up in 2017

By Dave Sims December 28, 2016

Commodity News Service Canada – An improving U.S. economy and a global deal to limit oil production should give diesel prices a boost in the coming year. “We’ve been blessed with low diesel prices the past few years but we’re probably looking at higher prices in the New Year,” said Phil Flynn of Price Futures […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy falls on position squaring

By Mark Weinraub November 30, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell on Wednesday in the second straight day of declines as investors evened out positions and locked in profits from monthly gains, traders said. Wheat futures also fell, pressured by a firm dollar that further dimmed prospects for U.S. supplies on the export market. Corn was steady to […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy snaps winning streak

By Mark Weinraub November 29, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell 1.2 per cent on Tuesday, pulling back from a 4-1/2 month high on a round of profit-taking, as well as pressure from falling crude oil prices. Corn and wheat futures also fell, their fourth straight losing session due to pressure from ample global supplies. Multiple Chicago Board […] Read more

Pulse weekly outlook: Timely rains benefitting Saskatchewan crops

Klassen: Feeder market heating up

AGI to buy into soil microbe breeding firm

GFM Network News

Pulse weekly outlook: Timely rains benefitting Saskatchewan crops

Klassen: Feeder market heating up

AGI to buy into soil microbe breeding firm

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CBOT weekly outlook: Corn values stabilize

Federal carbon tax rises despite opposition, pandemic

Diesel prices expected to trend lower

Rising diesel prices coming

Algeria to open farming concessions to foreigners

Diesel prices poised to rise in new year

Diesel prices soften, but watching U.S. infrastructure plan

Diesel prices to start edging up in 2017

U.S. grains: Soy falls on position squaring

U.S. grains: Soy snaps winning streak

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