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Soybeans getting one step closer to the bin in Western Manitoba in October 2018. Photo: Greg Berg

Weather weighed on 2018 Manitoba crop year

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm October 30, 2018

CNS Canada – Conditions were variable across Manitoba throughout the 2018 growing season, according to the provincial crop report released Oct. 29. As of Oct. 29, provincially 97 per cent of the total crop was harvested. Crops completely finished include winter wheat, fall rye, field pea and dry bean. The spring wheat, barley, oat and […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Canadian farmers race to reap wheat while sun shines, but damage done

By Rod Nickel October 24, 2018

Winnipeg | Reuters – Sunny skies may allow Canadian farmers to swiftly make up for harvest delays this week, wrapping up a nightmarish season for some. But while the harvest is finally on its way in the third-biggest wheat-exporting country, weather troubles look to dent farm incomes due to quality problems that are also forcing […] Read more

Still-standing corn west of Mitchell, Man. on Oct. 17, 2018. (Dave Bedard photo)

Crops, Weather

Ready, set go! Harvest reprieve hits Prairies

By Terry Fries October 17, 2018

CNS Canada — Prairie farmers struggling to get crops off fields under wet, cold conditions are about to get a reprieve — if they haven’t seen warmer weather already in their area. Natalie Hasell, a weather preparedness meteorologist for Environment Canada in Winnipeg, said most regions of British Columbia, Alberta, and southern and central Saskatchewan […] Read more

CBOT December 2018 wheat, with 200-day moving average. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn ease in technical setback

By Karl Plume October 3, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures eased on Wednesday in a technical selling setback following two days of gains despite concerns that rainy weather in parts of the Midwest would delay harvesting and possibly damage some crops. Corn futures also fell as technical selling more than offset support from strong demand and potential harvest […] 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, Markets

Prairie pea market has more potential than lentils

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm August 8, 2018

CNS Canada – With limited uses for lentils, one market analyst sees more potential for the pea market in Western Canada. “On lentils we are really restricted to the edible market. Peas are an incredibly versatile product, so we’re using peas both for human consumption and they are quite usable for feed,” said Marlene Boersch, […] Read more

Barley, Crops

Dry weather not a problem for malt barley crop, so far

By Terry Fries August 3, 2018

CNS Canada – The prairie malting barley crop is faring reasonable well in the hot, dry weather, but crop watchers will have a better idea of protein content in a couple weeks. “We’ve yet to see what this crop is. I think we’re a little early yet. Indications are that it could be a little […] Read more

Hot weather and a stagnant water supply create prime conditions for cyanobacteria to form.

Livestock, News

Hot weather increases livestock-poisoning risk

Several advisories were posted in  North Dakota this month

By NDSU Extension Service July 27, 2018

High temperatures promote the growth of blue-green algae, which can produce harmful toxins. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can produce toxins that are harmful to livestock, wildlife and people. This month North Dakota Department of Health has posted blue-green algae advisories for four lakes. In addition, several water samples associated with the death of […] Read more

Crops, Hay

Why baling hay and hot weather don’t mix

Uneven yields up the risk of mouldy, heated feed, while leaf loss increases when the temperature soars

By Alberta Agriculture July 25, 2018

This year is going to be a challenge deciding when to bale hay, says provincial beef and forage specialist Barry Yaremcio. “With yield differences in a field, areas with a low yield will be dry and ready to bale while areas of that field with higher yield potential may need more time to dry and […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Market watching weather, acres, trade

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 27, 2018

CNS Canada — Canola futures bounced around within a rather narrow range during the week ended Wednesday, but generally trended higher as the market recovered off of the four-month lows hit on June 19. Statistics Canada releases updated acreage estimates on Friday, and any surprises in the data could provide some nearby direction. The U.S. […] Read more

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

Daily Network News

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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Weather weighed on 2018 Manitoba crop year

Canadian farmers race to reap wheat while sun shines, but damage done

Ready, set go! Harvest reprieve hits Prairies

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn ease in technical setback

Southern Sask. harvest underway

Prairie pea market has more potential than lentils

Dry weather not a problem for malt barley crop, so far

Hot weather increases livestock-poisoning risk

Why baling hay and hot weather don’t mix

ICE weekly outlook: Market watching weather, acres, trade

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