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The ministry has said Ukraine could harvest 25 to 27 million tonnes of corn this year.
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Ukraine starts 2022 corn harvest

Significant drop in grain production expected in Ukraine amid war

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Ukrainian farms have started the 2022 corn harvest, threshing 92,200 tonnes of the commodity from 0.5 per cent of the sown area, the agriculture ministry said Sept. 23. The ministry said the corn yield stood at 4.41 tonnes per hectare. Ukraine could harvest 25 to 27 million tonnes of corn this year versus 42.1 million
Organic exports dipped in 2021
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Organic exports dipped in 2021

Canadians’ demand for organic products continued to increase last year

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Canada’s organic food exports saw a sharp drop in 2021 compared to 2020’s banner year. Export totals dropped to $417.3 million from nearly $608 million in 2020, according to new figures from the Canadian Organic Trade Alliance (COTA) presented in a Sept. 12 webinar. However, that drop doesn’t look as stark when compared to 2019,
(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie barley market still strong

Availability of trucks remains an issue

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MarketsFarm — The feed barley market remains strong despite the influx of freshly harvested supplies, with little competition from other feed sources. “The markets have been coming up steadily, with what feels like no harvest pressure,” said Suzanne Leclerc, owner of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton. “People were hoping the market would get lower and
Frost falls on Manitoba fields, harvest progress less than 50 per cent
Crop Report, Crops, News

Frost falls on Manitoba fields, harvest progress less than 50 per cent

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 21, September 27, 2022

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Overview Harvest progress sits at 47 per cent completed across the province, approximately 3.5 weeks behind the 5-year average of 79 per cent complete by week 39. Few crops were harvested last week until the weekend, since frequent drizzling rains, high humidity, and overcast conditions prevented harvest operations. Crops that were harvested before the start
Wheat in progress west of Pathlow, Sask. on Aug. 1, 2022. (Dave Bedard photo)
Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Good grain yields seen in Saskatchewan, Manitoba

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MarketsFarm — Despite delays in the ongoing barley and wheat harvests across the eastern Prairies, early indications have suggested healthy amounts of grain production. “Eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba still have a bit of harvest to go, but generally the yields are good,” Glen Loyns, general manager of JGL Commodities at Moose Jaw, Sask., said. “Quality
Running equipment on the same tracks all the time is the essence of controlled traffic farming — and while the practice only has a few adherents in Alberta, they are passionate about its benefits.
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Controlled traffic farming is proving its worth, say advocates

The system ‘shines’ during droughts and lets farmers seed and harvest sooner when it’s wet, they say

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Controlled traffic farming has yet to catch on in a big way in Western Canada, but the extreme conditions over the past two years have shown its worth to two long-term practitioners on opposite ends of the Prairies. “I grew canola and barley last year and we had 28-bushel canola on four and a half
Rain stalls harvest progress, canola harvest struggles to accelerate
Crop Report, Crops, News

Rain stalls harvest progress, canola harvest struggles to accelerate

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 20, September 20, 2022

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Overview Harvest progress sits at 40 per cent completed across the province, approximately 3 weeks behind the 5-year average of 71 per cent complete by week 38. Steady rainfall across the province late last week stalled harvest progress. Farmers are anxiously awaiting drier weather to return to straight-cutting cereal and canola crops, and for breezy
Cattle trickle in, but soon to rise sharply
Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle trickle in, but soon to rise sharply

Heavy feeder steers and heifers show price improvements on the week

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Most of Manitoba’s eight cattle auctions were in business during the week of Sept. 2-8, with cattle trickling in at some of the facilities — the exception being Ste. Rose Auction Mart, which on Sept. 8 sold 1,389 head. That equalled two-thirds of the week’s cattle. “The numbers aren’t really substantial yet. Nobody wants to be in the first sale,” said

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