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U.S. forecaster lowers chance of El Nino in autumn

August 7, 2014

Reuters — A U.S. weather forecaster scaled down its estimate for the chances of the El Nino weather phenomenon occurring during autumn and early winter in the Northern Hemisphere to 65 per cent, from an earlier estimate of 80 per cent. The Climate Prediction Center (CPC), an agency of the National Weather Service, had made […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Weather, Winter Wheat

Winter wheat harvest underway in central Man.

August 6, 2014

CNS Canada –– The winter wheat harvest is underway in Manitoba, with farmers starting to combine the crop in the central region during the week ended Tuesday. The latest crop report from Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development cited preliminary results showing average yields of about 60 bushels an acre for the winter wheat crop, […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets, Reuters, Spring Wheat, Weather

Rain hits Ukrainian wheat quality

By Pavel Polityuk, Polina Devitt August 5, 2014

Kiev/Moscow | Reuters — Ukraine is set to produce more wheat for animal feed and less higher grade bread-making grain this year, as rain damage has shifted the global exporter’s quality balance, traders and analysts said. The altered backdrop is seen heaping further pressure on global prices, while also signalling tougher competition with other European […] Read more

Barley, Canola, Cereals, Crops, Spring Wheat, Weather

Saskatchewan canola crop development variable: crop tour

By Dave Sims July 30, 2014

CNS– The development of canola was clearly at varying stages of development in east central and southeast Saskatchewan during the third day of a crop tour organized by CWB (formerly the Canadian Wheat Board). On July 30, participants took a circuitous tour starting in Yorkton, then going northwest to Melfort, before once again heading south […] Read more

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Dry weather appears headed to Canadian Prairies: climatologist

By Dave Sims July 25, 2014

CNS — It appears a summer heat wave could be headed for the Canadian Prairies. Daniel Bezte, a climatologist based near Winnipeg, sees indications of an onset of warm, dry air next week (July 28-August 1). “I don’t think anybody would frown on a couple weeks of (that).” For over a month now, Bezte says […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Forages, Weather

Most Saskatchewan crops in fair to excellent condition

By Saskatchewan Agriculture July 24, 2014

Saskatchewan Agriculture has issued its crop report for the week of July 15-21. A summary follows and the full backgrounder by region is attached. Crop Report July 24 2014 Haying continues in the province and livestock producers now have 42 per cent of the hay crop baled or put into silage, with an additional 49 […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Sask. crops in good condition, but falling behind in development

By MarketsFarm Team July 18, 2014

CNS — Most of Saskatchewan’s crops were in good condition as of July 14, but many were also falling behind in development, according to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture. Though some farmers are still dealing with excess moisture and flooding problems, recent warm weather has helped many crops recover from […] Read more

Crops, General, Weather

Manitoba crops highly variable, still dealing with moisture

July 15, 2014

CNS — Crop conditions across Manitoba remained mixed during the week ended July 14, with some regions continuing to deal with excess moisture while others benefited from favourable weather, according to the latest report from Manitoba Agriculture. Generally, the early seeded crops were rated in better condition than the late seeded crops, although impacts of excess […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Peace River area expected to produce below-average crop

By Terryn Shiells July 14, 2014

CNS Canada — The Peace River region in northern Alberta is expected to produce a below-average crop this year because of dry weather in the area, according to a crop specialist. The soil is in need of some moisture in the area, especially in mid-July, as it is a crucial period for crop development, Harry Brook, […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Manitoba aerial sprayers flooded with business

By Marney Blunt July 14, 2014

CNS Canada — Excessive moisture in southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan has caused flooding and complications not only for farmers on the ground, but also for the aerial spraying industry. “We’re busy here every year at this time, but there is increased demand for the airplanes because the ground sprayers are not able to get on […] Read more

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Weather

U.S. forecaster lowers chance of El Nino in autumn

Winter wheat harvest underway in central Man.

Rain hits Ukrainian wheat quality

Saskatchewan canola crop development variable: crop tour

Dry weather appears headed to Canadian Prairies: climatologist

Most Saskatchewan crops in fair to excellent condition

Sask. crops in good condition, but falling behind in development

Manitoba crops highly variable, still dealing with moisture

Peace River area expected to produce below-average crop

Manitoba aerial sprayers flooded with business

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