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Learning series pairs agronomy, grain marketing expertise for organic farmers
New consulting firm supports shift toward regenerative agriculture [Submitted] – Sustainable Grain, a boutique consulting firm helping clients leverage opportunities in the expanding organic and regenerative ag space, announced its first innovative learning series will launch February 11 and 12 in Winnipeg. This premier educational event is the first of its kind discussing both how […]
Organic industry nearing recovery from 2008 recession
By Ashley Robinson Glacier FarmMedia staff A decade ago when the recession hit, the Canadian organic sector felt the brunt of the blow. Producers weren’t able to make it through and many retired or switched to conventional farming. Now, a decade later the organic industry has neared a full recovery. “I think what we have […]
National Organic Grain and Feedstuffs: December 5
USDA – Compared to two weeks ago, trade activity and demand on feed grade corn and soybeans moderate. Feed grade corn traded 6 cents higher FOB even as cash bids are seen slightly lower than the prior period. Forward contract activity was minimal as growers are holding out on selling corn until after January 1. […]
Organic grains steady, but with wide quality spread
By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia staff With the harvest largely in the rear-view mirror and spring seeding still a distant spec on the horizon, the organic markets in Western Canada are generally holding steady heading into the winter months. Prices for most of the major crops only saw minor movement over the course of November. […]
Organic price quotes: Late November
Read more: Organic grains steady, but with wide quality spread
National Organic Grain and Feedstuffs: November 7
USDA – Compared to two weeks ago, trade active on moderate demand for feed grade corn and soybeans with light activity on feed grade wheat. Trade inactive on all other organic grains. Bids for feed corn steady to 50 cents lower as buyers take in new crop. Bids for feed grade soybeans steady. No current […]
Organic price quotes: Late October
Read more: Western Canadian organic crop falls victim to wet, cool fall
Western Canadian organic crop falls victim to wet, cool fall
By Ashley Robinson Glacier FarmMedia staff CNS Canada – Organic crops across Western Canada found themselves left sitting in the fields throughout September and into October as cold, wet and snowy weather hit the region leaving them in a similar situation to their conventional counterparts. “(Harvest) was delayed quite a bit. We probably saw very […]