DynAgra Blog

REGINA — The provincial government wants Ottawa to impose conditions if the proposed takeover of Viterra is approved to ensure Glencore International meets its commitments, including a pledge to make Regina the head office for North American agricultural operations.

Saskatchewan also wants the federal government to ensure as part of the approval process that there will be no “adverse effect” on competition in the farm input business.(please read more…)

Winkler times 2012-04-13 Young and beginning farmers will find it easier to start and grow their farm businesses with the help of a new $500 million loan program. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Farm Credit Canada President and CEO Greg Stewart introduced the Young Farmer Loan April 12. “A …

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The Canola Council of Canada has named Patti Miller as its next president, effective April 30, 2012. According to the CCC, Miller has deep experience in agriculture and a strong record of leadership…(see more)

Winnipeg – The CWB today announced that 2011-12 initial payments for all grades and classes of non-durum wheat will increase effective April 12, 2012. The increases will range from $4.10 to $41.25 per tonne, depending on grade and class…(see more)

As we head closer into the Western Canadian spring we have always seen a premium in fertilizer prices. Typically, local supply demand fundamentals become the key driver of price and international markets fall more to the side.  The historical premium in the market that is created is based on the fact that local fertilizer manufacturers know that imports into the local area are limited or not possible…(see more)

Tasha -10:00 - 10:05 am

Dan Orchard - 10:00 to 10:45 am Canola Nutrition and Top Dressing

Brian Tittemore - 10:45 to 11:15 am - Early Season Root Development - Primers

Remi Schmaltz - 11:15 to 12:00 - Know-Risk

Lunch

Your Crop, Your Choice, Your Future - Government of Canada

With the passage of the Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act, the Government has given Western Canadian grain producers the same freedom to market their crops as their counterparts across the country.

This change to a voluntary Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) will bring new opportunities for producers, and innovation and value-added jobs to the Canadian economy…(learn more)

Decisive Farming is Offering - Know-Risk ‘Agriculture Outlook’ Webinar

Details: Time: 10am MST
Length: 45-60 minutes

John Snell, Managing Director of RMI, will present current market news on canola, wheat, and barley. Following his discussion, we will open it up as a forum to discuss “local” news with fellow producers.

Agriculture Outlook Webinars are held on a monthly basis as part of the Know-Risk subscription package.  If you do not have a subscription, but are interested in joining the webinar to learn more…