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Rising diesel prices coming

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm April 2, 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

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

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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

Crops, Machinery & Shop, Markets

OPEC announcement could boost ag markets, maybe

By Dave Sims September 29, 2016

CNS Canada — The bearish malaise that has gripped the North American agricultural market shows no sign of breaking soon, and it could take a major disruption, say such as a hike in oil prices, to lead the way higher, according to some industry watchers. “Let’s say we go to US$55 (per barrel). That would […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Fund short-covering lifts grain/soy complex

By Julie Ingwersen February 2, 2016

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean and corn futures climbed to six-week highs on Tuesday on fund-driven buying as the grain complex shrugged off weakness in global equity markets and crude oil, traders said. But wheat futures settled flat as all three commodities pared gains by the close. At the Chicago Board of Trade, the […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Loonie’s boost for commodity prices likely limited in 2016

By Jade Markus December 15, 2015

CNS Canada — The Canadian dollar has been steadily depreciating through 2015, sinking to an 11-year low relative to its U.S. counterpart as the end of the year creeps closer. Even if the loonie stays weak in 2016, however, two analysts expect the upside potential it brings to agricultural commodity markets has mostly run out. […] Read more

Flax prices likely to remain flat

Namibia looks to import cattle as drought decimates herds

China certifies three domestic GM traits

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Flax prices likely to remain flat

Namibia looks to import cattle as drought decimates herds

China certifies three domestic GM traits

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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

OPEC announcement could boost ag markets, maybe

U.S. grains: Fund short-covering lifts grain/soy complex

Loonie’s boost for commodity prices likely limited in 2016

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