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Alta. crops in overall good condition, pest issues eyed

By Marney Blunt July 4, 2014

CNS Canada — While a large portion of crops in southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan are struggling due to excessive rainfall and flooding, crops in Alberta appear to be faring quite well at this time, according to an Alberta crop specialist. Most of the province I think crop growth is coming along quite nicely, no major […] Read more

Crops, Soybeans, Weather

Manitoba soybeans hang tough despite flooding

By Dave Sims July 4, 2014

CNS Canada — Despite widespread flooding in a region known to carry significant soybean acres, a Manitoba industry watcher predicts this year’s crop will be fine. Shawn Rempel, product manager for Quarry Seed at Stonewall, Man., acknowledges wet conditions in southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba have been a problem for producers. However, he said, the […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Manitoba calls provincial emergency

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff July 4, 2014

A provincial state of emergency takes effect in Manitoba at noon Friday as municipalities along the Assiniboine River brace for flood levels above those seen in 2011. Declaring a state of emergency allows the provincial government to “take action to prevent harm or damage to the safety, health or welfare of Manitobans, and to property and […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Flooding snarls E. Sask. grain routes

By Dave Sims July 4, 2014

CNS Canada — Grain companies aren’t seen as likely to be pulling much grain from the southeast corner of Saskatchewan in the near future. Norm Hall, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan, said logistics are “a nightmare” right now because of the recent wet weather. Bridges are out, culverts plugged up and many […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Weather

Sunny weather doesn’t end Prairie flood risk

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff July 3, 2014

A period of relatively dry and sunny weather in eastern Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba between now and the weekend may allow overland water to pass, but doesn’t end the flood risk, agencies say. A high pressure system has moved into Manitoba and is expected to bring sunnier weather for the next three days, the provincial […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets, Weather

ICE weekly outlook: Canola down, despite weather

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 2, 2014

CNS Canada –– ICE Futures Canada canola contracts dropped sharply in the most active months during the week ended Wednesday, as a selloff in the U.S. soy complex spilled over to weigh on values. Expectations for continued weakness in soybeans should remain bearish for canola overall, but mounting weather concerns across the Prairies will help […] Read more

Crops, Weather

California may step up enforcement of water restrictions amid drought

By Sharon Bernstein July 2, 2014

Sacramento | Reuters — California may ratchet up enforcement of drought-related pumping restrictions in slow-moving creeks and lakes under new rules being considered on Tuesday, prompting worry among farmers as the state enters the dry summer season. The widely anticipated move by the State Water Resources Control Board comes during worsening drought conditions and political […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Heavy rains threaten already-delayed Man., Sask. crops

By Marney Blunt June 30, 2014

CNS Canada — Heavy precipitation this past weekend has crop producers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan concerned about their already-late crops on wet soils, according to industry participants. “In a lot of cases we’ve got the seed in the ground, the fertilizer in and the crops sprayed and there’s going to be an awful lot of […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Weather

U.S. Army Corps to close upper Mississippi as waters rise

By Michael Hirtzer June 30, 2014

Chicago | Reuters — Rising flood waters were expected to make 11 locks and dams impassable on the mid- and upper-Mississippi River and force the closure of the river later on Monday from Bellevue, Iowa, to Saverton, Missouri, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said. The closure would be the most extensive since 2008 on […] Read more

Crops, Lentils, Pulses, Weather

Large lentil crop facing weather concerns

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 28, 2014

CNS Canada — Canadian farmers planted the most lentils in five years in 2014 — but quality issues are already starting to emerge that could underpin prices going forward, according to a market analyst. Updated acreage estimates from Statistics Canada, released Friday, pegged lentil area in the country at 3.24 million acres, which was up […] Read more

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Saskatchewan harvest lags behind

More canola, a bit less wheat in 2025/26 says StatCan

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Precision ag, right to repair policies priority for Association of Equipment Manufacturers

Saskatchewan harvest lags behind

More canola, a bit less wheat in 2025/26 says StatCan

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Alta. crops in overall good condition, pest issues eyed

Manitoba soybeans hang tough despite flooding

Manitoba calls provincial emergency

Flooding snarls E. Sask. grain routes

Sunny weather doesn’t end Prairie flood risk

ICE weekly outlook: Canola down, despite weather

California may step up enforcement of water restrictions amid drought

Heavy rains threaten already-delayed Man., Sask. crops

U.S. Army Corps to close upper Mississippi as waters rise

Large lentil crop facing weather concerns

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