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Grazing cattle in a drought year
It’s been another drought year in Manitoba’s Interlake in 2025. This beef farmer keeps his grazing plan adaptable to weather dry conditions and keep his farm resilient.
Manitoba soybean growers battle spider mites
Two-spotted spider mites have been top of Manitoba’s soybean insect pest problems, but at least 2025 has seen fewer grasshoppers than expected.
Canadian Financial Close: Very little movement for loonie
Glacier FarmMedia -- The Canadian dollar remained relatively steady on Tuesday despite another day of losses for crude oil. The loonie closed at US$0.7227 or US$1=C$1.3837 on Tuesday, compared to US$0.7228 or US$1=C$1.3835 on Monday. The United States Dollar Index declined 0.23 of a point at 98.20. Crude oil prices corrected themselves as uncertainty over[...]
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil advance
The Canadian dollar reached its highest close in nine days on Wednesday, aided by higher crude oil prices. The loonie closed at US$0.7235 or US$1=C$1.3821 on Wednesday, compared to US$0.7227 or US$1=C$1.3837 on Tuesday. The United States Dollar Index was unchanged at 98.23 points. Crude oil prices recovered some of its Tuesday losses despite the[...]
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie steps back
Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar was lower on Wednesday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7216 or US$1=C$1.3858 as of 8:36 a.m. CDT, compared to Tuesday’s close at US$0.7227 or US$1=C$1.3837. The United States Dollar Index was up 0.34 of a point at 98.57. Crude oil prices were slightly higher on Wednesday as the trade[...]
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie, crude oil retreat
Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar eased off on Tuesday morning due to declines in crude oil. The loonie was at US$0.7220 or US$1=C$1.3850 as of 8:33 a.m. CDT, compared to Monday’s close at US$0.7228 or US$1=C$1.3835. The United States Dollar Index was down 0.18 of a point at 98.25. Crude oil prices were lower on[...]
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil rise higher
Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar maintained its positive momentum on Monday, aided by gains in crude oil and despite a strong gain in the United States dollar. The loonie closed at US$0.7228 or US$1=C$1.3835 on Monday, compared to US$0.7218 or US$1=C$1.3854 on Friday. The U.S. Dollar Index added 0.70 of a point at 98.42. Crude[...]
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie, crude oil on the rise
Glacier FarmMedia -- The Canadian dollar stepped up on Monday morning, getting support from increases in crude oil. The loonie was at US$0.7227 or US$1=C$1.3837 as of 8:30 a.m. CDT, compared to Friday’s close at US$0.7218 or US$1=C$1.3854. The United States Dollar Index added 0.18 of a point at 97.90. Crude oil prices were higher on[...]
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie keeps back peddling
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The doldrums for the Canadian dollar continued on Friday morning with more declines. As of 8:46 am CDT, the loonie was at US$0.7184 or US$1=C$1.3920 compared to Thursday’s close of US$0.7196 or US$1=C$1.3897. On the United States Dollar Index, the greenback bumped up 0.054 of a point[...]
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
