Rolling the dice on forecasts

A severe weather system rolling across the Prairies triggered an alert on my phone the other day. Television and radio programs also interrupted with warnings to take precautions. The sun was still shining at the time, but the rumble of thunder from the approaching storm could easily be heard. My location caught only the edge[...]

Seasonal outlook points to warm Canadian growing season

The government agency called for a 50 to 60 per cent chance of above normal temperatures from July through September across most of the three Prairie provinces. The likelihood of warmer than normal temperatures is even higher in the rest of the country, especially in Quebec and the Atlantic provinces.


Warm seasonal outlook across country

Warmer than normal temperatures are expected to continue across all of Canada through the next three months, according to the latest long-range seasonal forecast from Environment and Climate Change Canada, released Jan. 31.

Seasonal outlook points to warmer Canadian weather

Warmer than normal temperatures are to be expected across most of Canada over the next three months, according to the latest long-range seasonal forecast from Environment and Climate Change Canada as of April 30.


Canadian drought conditions improve: AAFC

Shifting weather patterns helped drought conditions significantly improve across much of Canada in May, with the most significant improvements seen through the southern Prairies where an upper-level low provided cooler and unsettled conditions bringing well above-normal precipitation, according to the latest drought monitor report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada showing conditions as of May 31.[...]

Warm spring in the forecast for most of Canada

All of Canada, aside from Yukon and parts of the Northwest Territories are expected to see warmer than normal temperatures over the next three months, according to the latest long-range seasonal forecast from Environment and Climate Change Canada, released Feb. 28.





Feed weekly outlook: Firm undertone to Prairie grains

MarketsFarm -- Solid demand from cattle feeders and ongoing logistic issues across the Prairies should keep a firm undertone in the feed grain market for the time being, according to an Alberta broker. "The feed market has definitely moved higher," said Brandon Motz of CorNine Commodities at Lacombe, Alta., adding "demand is strong through feedlot[...]

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie grain market finding a bottom

MarketsFarm -- The western Canadian feed grain market is showing signs of finding a bottom, as buyers wait to get a better handle on the quality of grain still unharvested across the Prairies. Feed barley is currently trading at around $200 per tonne in southern Alberta, while feed wheat bids are around $210, according to[...]