Cold, wet conditions slow harvest, livestock culling begins

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for October 15

Southwest Region Colder and wet conditions prevented harvest progress for the past week.  Friday was dry enough for harvesting and fieldwork to start, but snow and rain came in the afternoon.  Snow on the weekend and very cold temperatures most of the nights.  Temperature reported down to -14C on some nights.  Day temperature was also

Canadian spring wheat prices up with U.S. futures

Canadian spring wheat prices up with U.S. futures

Wheat traders are also keeping an eye on Australia and Russia

Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada posted solid gains during the week ended Oct. 5, as gains in U.S. futures and concerns over harvest delays in parts of the Prairies provided support. Production issues in Australia and reports that Russia may be curtailing wheat exports were also supportive for North American wheat prices


Spring wheat bids dropped as much as $11 per tonne, depending on the location.

Falling U.S. futures pull down Prairie wheat bids

Minneapolis spring wheat dropped 10 cents on the week, and K.C. winter wheat by 14

Wheat bids in Western Canada were weaker for the week ended Sept. 28, taking direction from U.S. futures markets which finished the week lower as well. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were down by $5-$11 per tonne, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points compiled

Harvest progress slow, hard frost seen across Manitoba

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for October 1

Southwest Region Cloudy, cool, rainy conditions with high humidity prevailed for the week, but cleared on the weekend to allow for marginal harvest progress. Rainfall accumulation was low with 2 to 10 mm received for the week providing some topsoil and sub soil moisture recharge. Daytime temperatures hovered in the single digit above zero to


Combine harvester cutting crops in barley field during harvest under dramatic cloudy sky

Hard red wheat bids rise in Western Canada

Rising U.S. wheat futures values have helped offset strength in the Canadian dollar

Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada posted solid gains during the week ended Sept. 21, as advances in U.S. futures provided support and countered the bearish influence of the rising Canadian dollar. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were up by $4-$7 per tonne over the course

Wet, cool conditions continue to slow harvest, now 73 per cent complete

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for September 24

Southwest Region Rain showers across the region ranging from 8mm (Waskada) to 39 mm (Eden). All areas received some rain. More rain and snow in Northern parts of the region.  Hamiota, Rivers, Newdale got 3 to 4 inches of snow on the weekend.  Temperature was well below 0C during most of the nights.  Cloudy and


Rainfall, cool temps stall harvest, crop yields seen variable

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for September 17

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

Dropping U.S. futures drag Prairie wheat bids lower

Dropping U.S. futures drag Prairie wheat bids lower

Minneapolis, Chicago and Kansas City December wheat all dropped significantly on the week

Wheat bids in Western Canada were down again for the week ended Sept. 7, following the lead of U.S. futures markets. While U.S. futures dropped significantly, a weaker Canadian dollar held back losses for Prairie wheat bids. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were down $1-$2 per tonne, according


Manitoba harvest 65 per cent complete, dugout levels seen low

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for September 10

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