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Rainfall, cool temps stall harvest, crop yields seen variable

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for September 17

By Manitoba Agriculture September 17, 2018

Southwest Region Cool, wet weather throughout the week, hindered harvest operations. Rainfall amounts were very variable, but higher accumulation in southern part of region. Daytime temperatures also cooler, which did not help in drying crops. Harvest in region is 75 per cent complete overall. Cereal harvest is 90 to 95 per cent complete and canola

Crops, Weather

Feed weekly outlook: Downgrades likely for Alberta crops

By GFM Network News, Terry Fries September 13, 2018

CNS Canada — Snow and wet weather through a large swath of northern and central Alberta are causing havoc for farmers and will likely put more feed grains into the market. But normal harvest price discounts are still not as great as expected, said Susanne Leclerc of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton. Feed grain prices

Crops

World Crop Briefs: Australia reaches trade deal with Indonesia

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team September 12, 2018

Australia has agreed to a trade agreement that could see it export as much as 500,000 tonnes of feed grains into Indonesia tariff free in the first year. The Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) includes provisions for a five per cent increase in allowable tariff-free feed grains into Indonesia each year. The agreement is

Crop Report, Local news, Weather

Manitoba harvest 65 per cent complete, dugout levels seen low

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for September 10

By Manitoba Agriculture September 11, 2018

Southwest Region Another dry and windy week let producers continue with harvest. Reports of light frost in northern areas of the region. Some damage to crops where temperatures dropped down to -4C or for light frost for extended periods. Harvest is 70 per cent complete overall. Reports of grain bugs in storage in the southwest

Damage to canola from frost is dependent on the seed moisture content and the time of the frost.

Crops, Local news, Weather

Assessing frost damage on crops

Fall frost information bulletin from Manitoba Agriculture

By Manitoba Agriculture September 6, 2018

If frost does occur, the information below will give you some details to help assess any potential impact to crop yield and quality. The full impact of frost will not be obvious immediately. Several warm days may be required for the extent of leaf and crop damage to be evident. The magnitude of frost injury

(Photo courtesy Canola Council of Canada)

Crops, Markets

Large Canadian canola ending stocks expected

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin September 6, 2018

CNS Canada — Canada’s canola ending stocks as of July 31 came in at about a million tonnes above the previous year’s carryout — but were still well within trade expectations. Canola supplies as of July 31 were estimated at 2.391 million tonnes by Statistics Canada on Thursday, with 954,000 tonnes of that in commercial

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Lethbridge feedlots buying U.S. corn

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News September 6, 2018

CNS Canada — As barley prices climb, feedlots around Lethbridge have found a cheaper feed option: corn from the U.S. “Price has (pushed feedlots to buy corn). Barley, it’s probably $4, $5 a tonne higher than corn price right now. And the cattle feeder can source corn quite easily and more economically than barley,” said

Crop Report, Local news, Weather

Premature ripening in crops, spring cereals see better than expected yields

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for September 4

By Manitoba Agriculture September 4, 2018

Southwest Region Another dry and windy week let producers continue with harvest. Sunday evening brought thunderstorms throughout the region, with high winds, heavy rains and some areas reporting hail. Crop damage from the Sunday storm was variable with some hail damage In Birtle/ Beulah and Strathclair areas. Severity depended on duration of event. Heavy winds

Politics and a renewed vigour of nationalism are making it increasingly difficult for international trade.

Comment/Feedback, Opinion

Comment: Agricultural trade in the age of protectionism

The entire industry and government must work harder than ever to ensure market access

By Cam Dahl September 4, 2018

The world has entered a new age of nationalism, resulting in growing trade protectionism and increasing barriers for Canadian farmers and exporters who depend on international markets. The idea that trade is about winning or losing is dangerous and misleading. This idea ignores the world’s growth over the last 75 years and the disastrous outcomes

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market reflects vulnerability

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen September 4, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded within $5 on either side of unchanged. Strength was noted in the major feeding regions of Alberta while subdued buying interest was noted in other regions of the Prairies. Major operations focused on local cattle, especially in southern Alberta. Feature sales attracted larger crowds which enhanced

Daily Network News

Health Canada stops sales of coccidiosis medication Deccox on procedural issue

Canadian cattle herd sees first annual increase since 2018

Olymel parent company sees increased earnings in 2025

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