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AAFC’s Drought Monitor map as of Aug. 31, 2021.

Drought maps show little change at end of August

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News September 11, 2021

MarketsFarm — Much of Western Canada remained in some state of drought at the end of August despite widespread rains late in the month, according to updated maps compiled by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The area mapped out as dealing with ‘exceptional drought’ in south-central Manitoba’s agricultural regions contracted slightly compared to the previous month […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Optimistic fed cattle outlook supports feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News September 7, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $2-$4 higher. Strong demand was noted on yearlings, which spilt over into the lighter weight categories. Major feedlot operators in Alberta set the price structure, with aggressive orders flowing across the Prairies. Some operators have been holding back on purchases due to higher prices; however, […] Read more

Nova Scotia Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow. (PCPartyNS.ca)

Crops

Rookie Nova Scotia MLA named agriculture minister

Greg Morrow sworn in Tuesday

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News September 1, 2021

A radio news director from eastern Nova Scotia has been tapped as the provincial agriculture minister for incoming Premier Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservatives. Greg Morrow, the new MLA for Guysborough-Tracadie, was sworn in Tuesday along with the other members of Houston’s 19-member cabinet. Houston’s Tories ousted Iain Rankin’s Liberal government in the Aug. 17 provincial […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Stronger live cattle futures lift yearling market

Recent rains rejuvenate Prairie pastures

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News August 31, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were quoted $3 to as much as $6 higher; calf markets once again traded $3-$5 on either side of unchanged depending on the region. Unbridled buying interest was noted on larger groups of high-quality yearlings. Despite the grass conditions this summer, cattle characteristics are rated above average […] Read more

Crops, Hay, Weather

Plans afoot to move hay from East to drought-hit West

CFA, BFO spearheading Hay West-style initiatives

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News August 20, 2021

Farm groups are spearheading new plans to get livestock feed from Eastern Canada to drought-damaged regions of the western provinces and northwestern Ontario. Details are still pending, but the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) announced Aug. 12 it has started work on a “Hay West” initiative to get surplus hay “to those struggling in the […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Nutrien confident in potash demand even with BHP project

By Nia Williams, GFM Network News August 17, 2021

Calgary | Reuters — Canada’s largest potash producer Nutrien said Tuesday it is confident in growing global demand for the crop fertilizer, shrugging off BHP Group’s decision to press on with its massive Jansen project in Saskatchewan that will add millions of tonnes a year of potash supply. BHP announced Tuesday it is going ahead […] Read more

A view of BHP’s potash mine project north of Jansen, Sask. (BHP.com)

Crops, Markets

BHP approves Saskatchewan potash project’s completion

Major miner expects to produce about 4.4 million tonnes of fertilizer per year

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News August 17, 2021

After over a decade of development and digging, one of the world’s biggest mining and metals companies has granted its Saskatchewan potash mining project the go-ahead to completion and full production. Australian-British mining firm BHP announced Tuesday its board has approved its potash mine about 60 km southeast of Humboldt, near Jansen, Sask., for another […] Read more

Cattle graze near Dauphin, Man. in late July. (Manitoba Co-operator photo by Alexis Stockford)

Livestock, Weather

Feds lock in AgriRecovery funds before election call

Ottawa's pledged share now up to $500 million

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News August 16, 2021

Just hours ahead of a federal election call, the federal government has committed $500 million to cover its share of federal/provincial AgriRecovery support plans for drought-hit farmers across Canada’s West. Shortly before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit Sunday to Rideau Hall seeking the dissolution of Parliament for a federal election, Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau confirmed […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Sask. Crop Report: Half of winter wheat, fall rye crops harvested

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News August 12, 2021

MarketsFarm – While a few scattered showers across Saskatchewan delayed some of the harvest, the hot and dry weather has allowed farmers to make more progress than last year. Seven per cent of the province’s crop has been combined and six per cent is ready to straight combine, according to the Province of Saskatchewan’s weekly […] Read more

Crops

Sask. Crop Report: Harvests ahead of schedule

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News August 6, 2021

MarketsFarm – The annual harvest in Saskatchewan is moving along earlier and faster than usual as crops dry down to high heat and lack of moisture. Three per cent of Saskatchewan’s crop has been combined, compared to the less than one per cent at this point last year, according to the province’s crop report for […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Hogs rebound, cattle hit upward limits

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Drought maps show little change at end of August

Klassen: Optimistic fed cattle outlook supports feeder market

Rookie Nova Scotia MLA named agriculture minister

Klassen: Stronger live cattle futures lift yearling market

Plans afoot to move hay from East to drought-hit West

Nutrien confident in potash demand even with BHP project

BHP approves Saskatchewan potash project’s completion

Feds lock in AgriRecovery funds before election call

Sask. Crop Report: Half of winter wheat, fall rye crops harvested

Sask. Crop Report: Harvests ahead of schedule

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