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Good weather, looming record harvest weigh on CBOT beans, corn

By Dave Sims September 3, 2014

CNS Canada — Soybean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade fell lower during the week ended Sept. 3, despite some short-covering near the end of August, according to an analyst. The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday released its weekly crop progress report which pegged 72 per cent of the U.S. bean crop as […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Prairies to see wet two weeks before cold sets in

By Dave Sims September 3, 2014

CNS Canada — An ongoing battle between warm and cool air across the Prairies is expected to lead to a wetter bias across Western Canada in September, before cold air begins to establish itself toward the middle of the month. “As we get towards the end of the month the cool air will start winning […] Read more

WeatherFarm’s map for percentage of normal rainfall for the period of Aug. 26 to Sept. 1, 2014. For more precipitation, high/low temperature and CHU maps for the Prairies visit WeatherFarm.com.

Crops, Reuters, Weather

Rain bogs down Prairies’ wheat, canola harvests

By Rod Nickel September 2, 2014

Winnipeg | Reuters — Rain has bogged down Western Canada’s harvest of canola, spring wheat and other crops, while cool temperatures slowed the growth of crops that need to mature before the first significant frost. Most of southern Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta have received rain recently, with Manitoba’s Red River valley among the hardest hit […] Read more

Brown mustard. (Peggy Greb photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Weather

Mustard crops look good, harvest underway in SW Sask.

By Marney Blunt August 29, 2014

CNS Canada –– Canada’s mustard crop is seen to be in a good state right now as harvesting begins in some areas of the country. “I think harvest has started in the southwest part of Saskatchewan. That’s the earliest start because they were the first to get in the fields,” said Walter Dyck of Olds […] Read more

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California plan for water tunnels violates environmental rules: EPA

By Joaquin Palomino August 29, 2014

Reuters — A California plan to bore two massive water tunnels under the fragile Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta hit a barrier this week when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said the plan could violate the federal Clean Water Act and further degrade the delta’s ecosystem. The decision is the latest in a series of setbacks for […] Read more

Crops, Pulses, Weather

Manitoba beans progressing well, late harvest seen

By Marney Blunt August 29, 2014

CNS Canada — Manitoba edible bean crops have been progressing well over the past few weeks — but not enough, it seems, to push harvest back up to normal time slots. “The harvest is going to be a little later than normal,” said Francois Labelle, interim executive director for the Manitoba Pulse Growers Association. “It […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Rain forecast weighs on corn, soy, wheat futures

By Mark Weinraub August 29, 2014

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. corn and soybeans closed lower on Friday, flirting with contract lows on forecasts for rain that boosted confidence of bumper harvests for both crops this fall. The weather outlook, which called for rains across broad stretches of U.S. growing areas, also weighed on wheat futures as farmers prepared for seeding […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Spring Wheat, Weather

Recently-seeded Argentine wheat threatened by rain

August 28, 2014

Buenos Aires | Reuters — Heavy rains in Argentina’s farm belt over recent days have increased the risk of wheat crop loss, the Buenos Aires Grains Exchange said in its weekly crop progress report Thursday. Wheat in the South American grains powerhouse is planted mostly in May through July and harvested November through January. The […] Read more

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Chickpeas advancing, looking for frost-free September

By Marney Blunt August 28, 2014

CNS Canada –– Despite a late start, chickpea crops in Western Canada are seen to be progressing nicely as the harvest season approaches. “In general, the chickpea crop looks really good,” said Colin Young, owner of Midwest Investments at Moose Jaw, Sask. “Of course the acres tend to be south and west of Moose Jaw, […] Read more

Heavy rain over the weekend of Aug. 23 left some crops lodged, such as this field of wheat near Altamont, Man. (Manitoba Co-operator photo by Allan Dawson)

Crops, Weather

Weekend rain helps, hinders Prairie crops

By Dave Sims August 26, 2014

CNS Canada –– Large amounts of rain were seen over the weekend in some parts of the Prairies — good for some crops, but not so good for others. According to Environment Canada, southern Saskatchewan saw high rainfall totals over the weekend with Cypress Hills Park receiving 78.2 millimetres of rain; Val Marie, 66.1 mm; […] Read more

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Good weather, looming record harvest weigh on CBOT beans, corn

Prairies to see wet two weeks before cold sets in

Rain bogs down Prairies’ wheat, canola harvests

Mustard crops look good, harvest underway in SW Sask.

California plan for water tunnels violates environmental rules: EPA

Manitoba beans progressing well, late harvest seen

U.S. grains: Rain forecast weighs on corn, soy, wheat futures

Recently-seeded Argentine wheat threatened by rain

Chickpeas advancing, looking for frost-free September

Weekend rain helps, hinders Prairie crops

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