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Farms.com Risk Management Chart of The Week for Dec15 2010

US Soybean Stocks to Use Ratio

Started by Frank Borszcz

1 Dec 15, 2010
Reply by OntAG Admin

Farms.com Risk Management Chart of the week for Dec1st 2010

Silver has been steadily increasing in value and sometimes forgotten. Strong demand and less supply= up 68.9% for 2010.   Any comments?

Started by Frank Borszcz

0 Dec 1, 2010

Farms.com Risk Management Chart of the week for Nov 24th 2010

This weeks chart of the week is once again cotton. Demand was rationed and cotton futures got a little ahead of themselves. Now down 30% in…

Started by Frank Borszcz

0 Nov 24, 2010

Farms.com Risk Management Chart of the Week

This weeks chart is Coffee. Up 51.3% in 2010.   Any thoughts?

Started by Frank Borszcz

0 Nov 18, 2010

Farms.com Risk Management Chart of the week

Chart of the week is Gold. Gold reaching record highs, how far can it go?   Any thoughts.   Thanks Frank

Started by Frank Borszcz

1 Nov 11, 2010
Reply by John Schwartzentruber

Farms.com Risk Management Chart of the week

Cotton is at new all time record at US $128.58/lb. Will cotton take away corn acres next year? Is this more bullish news for the grain comp…

Started by Frank Borszcz

0 Oct 26, 2010

Having a hard time following the markets?

Please follow Farms.com Risk Management on Twitter (@FarmsMarketing) to receive our morning, midday and closing market updates on a daily b…

Started by Frank Borszcz

0 Sep 23, 2010

Charts

Does anyone have a favorite charts site that they would recommend? I like the charts on this site for short term movements but have difficu…

Started by John Schwartzentruber

5 Sep 21, 2010
Reply by Moe Agostino

Bullish Grain - USDA Crops and WASDE Reports...Any comments on where corn, soy and wheat prices will end up?

Started by Joe Dales

0 Aug 12, 2010

Do Farmers Need To Be Good At Marketing To Be Successful? What Do You Think? Agree or Disagree.

Let everyone know what you think about the importance of marketing.  

Started by Kevin Stewart

0 Aug 10, 2010

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Governments Of Canada And Manitoba Celebrate Agriculture By Supporting Royal Manitoba Winter Fair

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing financial support to the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon, one of Manitoba’s key cultural events, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced here today. Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the governments of Canada and Manitoba are providing $20,000 to the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba for a one-year sponsorship of the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. The sponsorship supports agriculture as the backbone of the provincial economy as a leader in innovation, research and job creation. The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon is organized by the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba. It is one of Canada’s largest agricultural events, showcasing the Manitoba Cup, livestock shows and sales, more than 300 commercial and agricultural exhibits, the Royal Farm Yard and more. The Manitoba Cup Equestrian Event is Manitoba’s premier horse jumpin

Qualified Alberta Pulse Growers Eligible for 11.9% Tax Credit for Investing in Research

The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission has confirmed that 11.9% of eligible producers’ 2023 check-off payment is eligible for the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit for their investment in APG-funded research and development projects. Producers who have paid check-off this past year and have not asked for refunds are eligible claimants for this year’s credits. For more detailed information about the SR&ED Tax Credit, APG advises you to contact an accountant or the Canada Revenue Agency. For a history of SR&ED with Alberta Pulse Growers visit https://albertapulse.com/growing-pulses/sred-tax-credit/ . A summary of APG research investments in 2022-23 is available at https://albertapulse.com/research/. The federal SR&ED tax program is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and encourages businesses to invest in and perform research and development in Canada. The SR&ED Tax Credit application forms for individual producers and Canadian controlled pri

Saskatchewan Government Delivers for Agriculture

The Saskatchewan Government delivered for grain farmers in the 2024 – 25 budget. Allocating $570.6 billion towards a variety of programs that support the agriculture industry, grain farmers will have access to a variety of risk management programs, including Crop Insurance and AgriStability. “It is a great assurance to Saskatchewan grain farmers as we plan our 2024 growing season, knowing that these programs will backstop us,” said Daryl Fransoo, Chair. Grain farming is a key part of the provincial economy, exporting over $20 billion in agri-food products and harvesting over 31 million acres across the province. “The Saskatchewan Government understands the value that agriculture brings to our economy and hears the needs of grain farmers. Their stance on the carbon tax is a great step and one that the Wheat Growers supports,” closed Fransoo. About the Wheat Growers: Founded in 1970, the Wheat Growers Association is a voluntary farmer-run advocacy organization dedicated to developing

Do More Ag fills board seats

Five individuals have been selected to serve on the board of directors for the Do More Agriculture Foundation (Do More Ag). Board chair Lauren Martin said the combined expertise of the new board members will drive the Foundation’s strategic objectives forward and each new board member brings unique perspectives and innovative ideas to Do More Ag’s mission of promoting mental health awareness and support within the Canadian agriculture industry. The new board members include Calvin Sonntag, the executive chair of BrettYoung Seeds; fifth generation farmer Robert Hunter; Holstein Canada CEO Sartaj Sarkaria; beef producer Emma Cross; and Angela Geddes, the spouse of a beef farmer on the East Coast and owner of “Soul on Fire Coaching,” Martin said this is a significant step towards a future where all members of the agriculture community are encouraged, supported, and empowered to take care of their mental wellbeing. “We are exceptionally pleased to welcome Angela, Calvin, Emma, Robert,

Research underway to benefit sustainability of swine industry

The Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan is working to develop an on-farm tool for pork production companies to make business decisions to meet animal welfare and sustainability goals. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) in partnership with 14 industry partners and the university provided funding for the research program in swine welfare. The program is led by Dr. Yolane Seddon. Her team of four research scientists and technicians will study data gathered from interviews with producers who make management decisions, as well as herd vets in Canada and the United States. “The outcome of this work is that we aim to produce a tool that will support decision making on the farm that will influence animal welfare, but also with the knowledge of how it interacts with business, profitability and environmental emissions and therefore, overall business sustainability goals that could influence market access,” Seddon explain

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