Alberta saw its overall crop rating improve, but its surface soil became drier, the province’s latest crop report said.

But ground drier
Durum down
But imports drop over last two years
Supplies to tighten
Area, stocks reports have little influence
About 50 to 70 per cent of normal precipitation
Stronger loonie adds more pressure
Weather, supply pressures weigh on grains
Nutrition: Evaluating how barley silage and rye silage compare in feed quality
Rainfall amounts vary widely