April 1 – Closing Agricultural Markets
Soybean and corn contracts both posted gains today in Chicago while wheat prices tumbled.
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April 1 – Midday Ag News Report
U-S farmers say they intend to plant their smallest corn crop since 2010.
OFA: Farm owners advised to comply with new labour requirements before busy season
It’s springtime on the farm, and along with warmer temperatures, many Ontario farmers are also welcoming back seasonal employees to help with the busy season ahead.
USDA: U-S Corn Stocks 30 Per Cent Higher Than Last Year
Total corn stocks are an estimated 7 point 01 billion bushels.
Ontario PED Update – 43 Confirmed Cases
43 Ontario hog operations now have confirmed cases of PED.
Pork Industry Finding New Ways To Deal With PED
The Chair of Ontario Pork thinks the different control measures being put in place are working at reducing the spread of PED.
U-S Court Ruling On COOL Challenge ‘Disappointing’
A U-S Court of Appeals has rejected a challenge to block the implementation of the USDA’s final rule on Country Of Origin Labelling.
NFU: GM Alfalfa Decision Recognizes Farmer Concerns
The National Farmers Union is welcoming the Forage Genetics International decision not to market genetically-modified alfalfa this spring.
March 31st – Closing Agricultural Markets
Soybean futures posted double-digit gains in trading in Chicago today …
March 31 – Midday Ag News Report
U-S hog numbers are down – but not by as much as some had predicted.