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The Canada 150 emblem in a durum field. (Agr.gc.ca)

Durum markets rattled as harvest set to start

By Terry Fries August 16, 2018

CNS Canada — With the durum wheat harvest rapidly approaching in Western Canada, many analysts wonder how the dry conditions and extreme heat will affect yields. Yet there is one aspect about this year’s crop they already know. Increased seeded acreage this spring, and market access problems hindering longer-term durum sales, mean farmers might want […] Read more

A hemp plant in Alberta. (Jennifer Blair photo)

Crops, Markets

Hemp growers eye new markets for 2018

By Terry Fries August 16, 2018

CNS Canada — Hemp producers across Western Canada will potentially gain access to lucrative new markets thanks to changes for this year’s harvest. For the first time, hemp growers are allowed to harvest their plants’ buds, leaves and flowers, after receiving an exemption from Health Canada. The market opportunities will be significant, said Ted Haney, […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Rye production could fall 25 per cent, analyst says

By Terry Fries August 16, 2018

CNS Canada — This year’s Canadian rye harvest appears positioned to carry on the crop’s recent trend with another production decline. Dry conditions in many regions of the Prairies and ergot in Manitoba are expected to drive down yields. Jonathan Hull of The Scoular Co. said he has been hearing from farmers that yields could […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Lightest harvest in years expected for Germany

By MarketsFarm Team August 10, 2018

CNS Canada — Drought and heat continue to pound Germany’s crops and analysts now expect the lightest harvest in 24 years, the association of German farm co-operatives DRV said in an Aug. 8 harvest report. The harvest for all grains is expected to decline to about 36.3 million tonnes, a 20.3 per cent fall and […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Southern Sask. harvest underway

By MarketsFarm Team August 9, 2018

CNS Canada — Saskatchewan farmers are starting to get into fields, especially in the south where three per cent of the crop has been combined. Overall, producers in the province have combined one per cent of the crop, in line with the five-year average. Two per cent has been swathed or is ready to be […] Read more

Crops

Harvest underway in Manitoba

By MarketsFarm Team August 7, 2018

CNS Canada – Dry conditions persist across Manitoba, with harvest underway in parts, according to the weekly crop report from Manitoba Agriculture released on Aug. 7. Moisture stress is becoming evident in many crops, with rainfall needed to help the grain fill. There were also storms across the province with hail damage reported during the […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Pulses

Saskatchewan harvest underway: Report

By MarketsFarm Team August 2, 2018

CNS Canada – Harvest operations are underway in parts of southern Saskatchewan, according to the weekly crop report from Saskatchewan Agriculture. Crops were reportedly rapidly drying down across the province, with many pulse crops being desiccated. Most crops remain in fair to excellent condition, although later-seeded crops need rain to help heads and pods fill, […] Read more

Crops, Soybeans

Six tips for a smooth soybean harvest

July 23, 2018

For two-thirds of soybean producers in Saskatchewan last year, it was their first time growing the crop, with seeded acres up to 850,000 from just 239,939 in 2016. In Manitoba, soybean acreage jumped from over a million and a half acres to well over two million acres in 2017. Estimated acreage is lower this year[...]
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Canola, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

ICE weekly outlook: Canola to face pressure from northbound U.S. soy

By Dave Sims July 5, 2018

CNS Canada — As Friday’s deadline nears for Chinese tariffs to be imposed on imports of U.S. soybeans, so too does the idea that eastern crushers could soon be bringing those unwanted beans into Canada. “Soybeans have become so cheap we’re going to find them leaking across the border, especially into Ontario,” said Mike Jubinville[...]
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Planting corn in south-central Manitoba in May 2014. (Co-operator photo by Allan Dawson)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn hits nine-month high

By Mark Weinraub April 25, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures rallied to a nine-month peak and wheat rose to its highest in nearly seven weeks on Wednesday, supported by a round of short-covering amid persistent concerns about adverse weather curtailing harvest expectations for both grains, traders said. Soybean futures also were firm, with U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement[...]
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Alberta Crop Report: Higher-than-average yields expected

U.S. livestock: Tight cattle supply helps CME futures rebound from collapse

U.S. grains: Soy futures post weekly loss on expectations for big U.S. crop

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Alberta Crop Report: Higher-than-average yields expected

U.S. livestock: Tight cattle supply helps CME futures rebound from collapse

U.S. grains: Soy futures post weekly loss on expectations for big U.S. crop

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Durum markets rattled as harvest set to start

Hemp growers eye new markets for 2018

Rye production could fall 25 per cent, analyst says

Lightest harvest in years expected for Germany

Southern Sask. harvest underway

Harvest underway in Manitoba

Saskatchewan harvest underway: Report

Six tips for a smooth soybean harvest

ICE weekly outlook: Canola to face pressure from northbound U.S. soy

U.S. grains: Corn hits nine-month high

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