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The all-mighty dollar, biofuel indecision, and trade friction weigh on commodity markets

Real Agriculture

There isnt an abundance of good news in grain markets right now, but theres no shortage of things to talk about.

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Buyers playing hard to get in this over-supplied grain market

Real Agriculture

Farmers sitting on unpriced grain aren’t going to love this week’s market report from Neil Townsend, market analyst with Grainfox. But not liking it doesn’t change the facts: there’s plenty of grain out there and buyers know they can get what they need at a lower price than many want to accept.

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RealAg Politics: Replacement worker hurdles, Transport Canada rail review, and science-based policy

Real Agriculture

On this show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Steve Pratte, senior manager, transportation and biofuel policy with the Canadian Canola Growers Association, on Transport Canada’s upcoming railway policy review; Erin Gowriluk, president of Canada Grains Council, on the importance of science-based policy; and, Alanna Koch, Read More

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CN signs agreement to acquire Iowa Northern Railway

Real Agriculture

rail network, serving the upper Midwest agricultural and industrial markets, including biofuels and grain. Iowa Northern operates approximately 275 track miles in Iowa connecting to CN’s U.S. “This transaction represents a meaningful opportunity to support the growth of local. Read More

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Selling into small rallies still a sound strategy with current grain markets

Real Agriculture

Let’s hope grain markets fare better than the Winnipeg Jets did in Game 2 of their Stanley Cup playoff game last night, but if they don’t Jon Driedger, disappointed Jets fan and market analyst with Leftfield Commodity Research, says there’s still reasons to sell small into price rallies. Where are we at right now?

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How policy can drive market for biofuels

Western FarmPress

Policy Report: Federal policy on biofuels can make or break U.S. grain markets, so farmers need to keep a watchful eye on Washington, D.C.

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EPA releases final rule for short-term renewable fuel obligations, falling short of biofuel industry’s expectations

Real Agriculture

EPA announced a final rule Wednesday to establish renewable volume obligations (RVO) and associated percentage standards for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel (BBD), advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel for 2023–2025. The industry had been waiting for this final rule after a disappointing proposed rule months ago.

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