Posts By The Western Producer
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38Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishAre U.S. corn growers benefitting from Canada’s biofuel policies?
In 2024, U.S. ethanol exports reached a record 1.91 billion gallons, with Canada accounting for 35% of these exports. However, recent trade...
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45Wheat News in EnglishWheat exporters watch tariff threat
Canada is facing key developments in its wheat markets, particularly due to a looming 25% tariff in the United States, its fifth...
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55Wheat News in EnglishNorth Dakota farm group expects durum to take acres from spring wheat, while Canadian intentions are difficult to read
The USDA projects 2025 U.S. wheat acreage at 47 million acres, a 2% increase, but CoBank forecasts a 6% drop in spring...
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70Wheat News in EnglishChina cuts back significantly on wheat imports
China’s wheat imports are set to drop 41% in 2024-25, reducing Canadian exports. Meanwhile, Russia’s lower export quota may create opportunities for...
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83Wheat News in EnglishSouthern Hemisphere pressures wheat market
Increased wheat production in Argentina and Australia has added 9.15 million tonnes to global export availability, pressuring wheat prices. Despite Russia's reduced...
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118Wheat News in EnglishRussian farmers ditch wheat for other crops
Russian farmers are planning to sow less wheat in the coming season after experiencing heavy losses due to frosts, drought, and poor...
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137Wheat News in EnglishWheat output to increase
Canadian wheat production is expected to increase by over 4% this year, reaching about 34.4 million tonnes, according to Statistics Canada. This...
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141Wheat News in EnglishPrice slip increases wheat’s competitiveness
Canada's wheat prices, previously the highest among major exporters, have recently become more competitive, according to the USDA. As of August 9,...
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149Wheat News in EnglishEgypt bets big with huge wheat tender
Egypt launched its largest-ever tender to import 3.8 million tonnes of wheat, aiming to capitalize on low global prices. The tender, covering...
