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TEN THINGS – Canada Crop Protection Aug 19 2014

1. Argentina seeks to export more food to sanction-hit Russia – The Western Producer “BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) — Major world food supplier Argentina will send a trade delegation to Russia next week to try to increase exports to the country, which this month banned many Western products in response to sanctions over its intervention in Ukraine.

Argentina’s enthusiasm for trade with Russia will…

TEN THINGS – Canada Crop Protection Aug 07 2014

1. UPDATE: Putin orders agricultural import bans in sanction retaliation – The Western Producer “Russia will impose ‘quite substantial’ bans on the U.S. and EU food imports and has already decided to suspend U.S. poultry imports as part of president Vladimir Putin’s order to prepare a list of food import bans, its veterinary service said.

Putin signed a decree on Wednesday banning or limiting…

TEN THINGS – Canada Crop Protection Jul 29 2014

1. Pre-Harvest Intervals – Agronomic Resources – Alberta Canola Producers Commission “Canola Council agronomist Keith Gabert disccuses the importance of following the pre-harvest interval guidelines.

The spraytoswath.ca website Keith discusses is a great tool for making the right product choices for expected interval to swathing or direct cutting canola”

2. Why Imaging Technology Can’t…

TEN THINGS – Canada Crop Protection Jul 15 2014

1. Some Corn, Soybeans ‘On Track For Record Yields’ — Analyst, USDA “Weather conditions continue to stay corn- and soybean-friendly, and the latest USDA Crop Progress data show that weather remains behind a steady climb in overall field conditions.

Monday’s weekly USDA report shows a 1% improvement in corn conditions nationwide. Now, 76% of the crop is in good or excellent condition. The…

TEN THINGS – Canada Crop Protection Jun 10 2014

1. China DDG Fears Keep Corn On The Defensive | Agrimoney.com Tuesday by reputation brings turnarounds in Chicago, reversing a strong trend the day before.

And wheat futures certainly managed a firm start, adding 0.2% to $6.13 ¾ a bushel in Chicago for July delivery, as of 08:00 UK time (02:00 Chicago time).

Data overnight confirmed the US winter wheat harvest behind the pace, at 9% complete…

TEN THINGS – Canada Crop Protection May 27 2014

1. Brazilian State Declares “phytosanitary Emergency” Against Caterpillar‏ The state of Maranhão, Brazil has recently declared “phytosanitary emergency” due to an infestation of the Helicoverpa Armigera caterpillar, popularly known as “earworm” in North America.The state has received the classification from Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply. 2. Manitoba Crop Report: Issue…

TEN THINGS – Canada Crop Protection May 27 2014

1. Brazilian State Declares “phytosanitary Emergency” Against Caterpillar‏ The state of Maranhão, Brazil has recently declared “phytosanitary emergency” due to an infestation of the Helicoverpa Armigera caterpillar, popularly known as “earworm” in North America.The state has received the classification from Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Supply. 2. Manitoba Crop Report: Issue…