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Pacific Ocean sea surface temperature anomalies in degrees Celsius for the week centred on Sept. 27. (CPC.ncep.noaa.gov)

La Nina could return cold, snowy tradition to Prairies

By Terry Fries October 5, 2017

CNS Canada — The world’s major weather forecasters predict a slightly better than 50 per cent chance that a La Nina weather pattern will occur this fall and winter. Most Prairie farmers could see good things happening if the system does materialize, because La Nina systems tend to bring what many people think of as […] Read more

Canola south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 3, 2017. (Dave Bedard photo)

Crops, Weather

Harvest weather outlook offers reasons to cheer

By Terry Fries August 15, 2017

CNS Canada — Farmers on the Prairies can expect decent weather for this harvest season, according to Drew Lerner, meteorologist and founder of World Weather Inc. Most farmers will experience periodic showers, he said, but shouldn’t be subjected to the continual drizzles and sheets of rain that caused heartaches last year. “Most of the Prairies […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Southern Saskatchewan dry, but Prairies mostly OK for now

By Terry Fries July 6, 2017

CNS Canada — Dry conditions in southern Saskatchewan are cause for vigilance, but rain could still pull out a healthy harvest, according to a provincial soil and nutrient specialist. The area of concern lies within a triangle shape, with the northern tip at Saskatoon, one arm stretching southeast to Weyburn, Estevan and the U.S. border, […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat hits one-week low on Plains forecasts

By Julie Ingwersen, GFM Network News January 11, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures fell nearly two per cent on Wednesday on forecasts for much-needed moisture in the southern Plains, analysts said. Corn and soybean futures also declined as traders adjusted positions ahead of key crop data due on Thursday from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Chicago Board of Trade March wheat […] Read more

Soil moisture (top five cm of soil) on Prairies for November 2016, measured as difference from average. (AAFC Drought Watch map)

Crops, Weather

Winter wonderland piles on saturated eastern Prairies

By Dave Sims December 6, 2016

CNS Canada — While a wave of snow slowly pummels parts of Saskatchewan and much of Manitoba, one soil moisture expert says water is still trickling through the soil into natural water channels. According to Trevor Hadwen, agroclimate specialist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Drought Watch program in Regina, this is a good thing, as […] Read more

Uneven corn emergence in eastern Ontario. (Photo by Gilles Quesnel)

Corn, Crops, Soybeans, Weather

Pearce: Eastern Ontario weather challenges corn, soybeans

By Ralph Pearce June 24, 2016

Times are tough for corn and soybean growers across parts of Ontario, with reports of wrapped leaves and low moisture levels. Hardest hit are the areas north of Toronto, through parts of Niagara and across eastern Ontario, where moisture levels in some locations are less than half of normal levels for May through to late […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Timing of rain ‘ideal’ for Prairie crops

By Jade Markus, GFM Network News May 30, 2016

CNS Canada — Well timed weekend rains across Western Canada have benefited germinating canola crops and soil conditions — but some areas could use more moisture, one weather and crop specialist says. “In terms of the timing of the rains, they’ve been pretty well ideal,” said Bruce Burnett of G3 Canada. Showers over the week […] Read more

Canola at the cotyledon stage. (Photo courtesy Canola Council of Canada)

Canola, Crops, Weather

Canola to get early test as Prairies brace for frost

By Dave Sims May 9, 2016

CNS Canada — Overnight lows of -2 or -3 C are expected across much of Saskatchewan by Wednesday or Thursday, according to Environment Canada forecasts. The colder temperatures are expected to make their way into Manitoba by Friday. That could put some stress on canola plants that have already emerged, according to industry watchers. “As […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Weather

Seeding canola into dry soils not out of question: CCC

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff May 5, 2016

Seeding now rather than waiting for rain may be a viable option for Prairie canola growers looking out on dry fields without much chance of precipitation, the Canola Council of Canada suggests. Facing temperatures in the mid-30s C, and soil moisture down at about the one- to two-inch mark, a few Prairie growers on social […] Read more

Departure from average precipitation for the period from Nov. 1, 2015 to Feb. 15, 2016. (Map courtesy AAFC)

Crops, Weather

Drought watch kept on Alberta, early spring expected

By Jade Markus February 18, 2016

CNS Canada — Above-average temperatures and limited precipitation could mean parts of the Prairies will struggle with soil moisture heading into the spring, according to one specialist. “The soil moisture that we have in the ground right now is similar to what we went into the winter with,” said Trevor Hadwen, agroclimate specialist with Agriculture […] Read more

Ukraine 2025 wheat crop seen at 21.8 million tons, corn at 28 million-29 million says farm union

Prairie forecast: Warm and dry for the long weekend

U.S. grains: Corn futures lower as farmers sell, soy choppy

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Ukraine 2025 wheat crop seen at 21.8 million tons, corn at 28 million-29 million says farm union

Prairie forecast: Warm and dry for the long weekend

U.S. grains: Corn futures lower as farmers sell, soy choppy

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La Nina could return cold, snowy tradition to Prairies

Harvest weather outlook offers reasons to cheer

Southern Saskatchewan dry, but Prairies mostly OK for now

U.S. grains: Wheat hits one-week low on Plains forecasts

Winter wonderland piles on saturated eastern Prairies

Pearce: Eastern Ontario weather challenges corn, soybeans

Timing of rain ‘ideal’ for Prairie crops

Canola to get early test as Prairies brace for frost

Seeding canola into dry soils not out of question: CCC

Drought watch kept on Alberta, early spring expected

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