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Saskatchewan harvest starts amid heat, dryness concerns

By MarketsFarm Team, Sask Crop Report August 3, 2017

CNS Canada – Some producers in the south have started harvest, according to the latest Saskatchewan Agriculture crop report for the week ended July 31. Less than one per cent of fields have been combined across the province so far, but 47 per cent of fall rye, six per cent of winter wheat, two per […] Read more

Native species are the Steady Eddies of forages — resilient and consistently able to contribute to performance even during  extreme-weather years.

Forages, Livestock

Native forages offer resilience against Mother Nature

Long-lived native forages complement tame forages nicely — but they have their own merits that make them more competitive than their tame counterparts

By Jennifer Blair August 2, 2017

Native forages are making a comeback with cattle feeders who are looking for a way to work with — not against — Mother Nature. “Native species complement tame forages,” said federal research scientist Alan Iwaasa. “When used with tame species, native species have merit and can be used quite effectively if you have the land […] Read more

Corn, Markets, Soybeans

Soybean, corn market futures await USDA data

By Phil Franz-Warkentin August 2, 2017

CNS Canada – Improving Midwestern weather forecasts weighed on soybean and corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade during the week ended August 2, with all eyes now turning to upcoming USDA data. The USDA is set to release a number of key reports on August 10, including updated world supply/demand numbers and US […] Read more

Barley, Cereals, Markets

Malt barley outlook promising, but harvest quality will be key

By Terry Fries August 2, 2017

CNS Canada – Many questions remain about Western Canada’s malt barley crop, but many analysts appear to expect at least an adequate harvest. Quality concerns and yield reductions will hit farmers in southern areas, but for those with good quality, prices should remain at least steady for the medium term. While analysts cautioned that forecasts […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn, soy firm on bargain-buying after one-month lows

By Julie Ingwersen August 2, 2017

Chicago/Reuters – U.S. corn and soybean futures firmed on Wednesday, rebounding from one-month lows set in both commodities a day earlier, but outlooks for improved weather for U.S. crops continued to keep prices in check. Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell, retreating from early advances on technical selling and easing global supply concerns. As […] Read more

Hay, News

Stack bales properly to help maintain quality

Moisture is a bale's biggest enemy so give it room to breathe

By Alberta Agriculture August 1, 2017

When it comes to stacking bales, a little forethought can go a long way to ensuring a better product. “Storage losses from improperly stacked bales can be anywhere from 15 to 20 per cent of the dry matter yield while protein and energy losses can be anywhere from five to 10 per cent,” said beef […] Read more

Crops, Pulses

Good quality, but small caliber Canadian chickpeas expected

By Phil Franz-Warkentin August 1, 2017

CNS Canada – Hot and dry conditions cut into the yield potential and physical size of Canada’s chickpea crop, but the quality should be excellent while prices remain relatively strong. “It’s anybody’s guess,” said Colin Young, of Midwest Grain Ltd. in Saskatchewan on the overall state of the chickpea crop. He said rainfall was “significantly […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy slides as crop ratings, weather boost supply prospects

By Julie Ingwersen August 1, 2017

Chicago / Reuters – U.S. soybean futures fell more than 3 percent on Tuesday after an unexpected improvement in the condition of U.S. crops eased concerns that recent hot weather would hurt yields. Corn and wheat futures followed soybeans lower. As of 12:11 p.m. CDT (1711 GMT), Chicago Board of Trade November soybean futures were […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Durum forecasters predict steady and strong market

By Terry Fries August 1, 2017

CNS Canada – For farmers able to nurse their durum across the finish line this harvest, prices in the winter could make it worth their while. Withering heat and dry conditions have taken a toll on durum yields, especially in southern regions of the Prairies, but analysts like John Duvenaud of the Wild Oats Grain […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans, wheat fall, ending win streak

By Mark Weinraub July 31, 2017

Chicago / Reuters – U.S. corn and soybean futures weakened on Monday on forecasts for beneficial weather for crop development, traders said. Wheat futures also were weak, dropping to their lowest in more than a month, as sizeable world supplies countered support from drought-hit U.S. spring wheat yields. The lower closes snapped a string of […] Read more

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Saskatchewan harvest starts amid heat, dryness concerns

Native forages offer resilience against Mother Nature

Soybean, corn market futures await USDA data

Malt barley outlook promising, but harvest quality will be key

U.S. grains: Corn, soy firm on bargain-buying after one-month lows

Stack bales properly to help maintain quality

Good quality, but small caliber Canadian chickpeas expected

U.S. grains: Soy slides as crop ratings, weather boost supply prospects

Durum forecasters predict steady and strong market

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans, wheat fall, ending win streak

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