Weather sees rise in crop development, dugout levels improve

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 3

Warm conditions and rainfall over the past week welcomed and has advanced crop development. Herbicide applications are mostly complete. Fungicide applications occurring where disease risk high, crop stage correct and stands looking good. First cut of hay/alfalfa compete or underway with lower than average yields. Pastures and hay/alfalfa have good regrowth where rainfall occurring, dugout

Canola south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 3, 2017. (Dave Bedard photo)

Canola prices vulnerable after StatsCan report

CNS Canada — The latest acreage report from Statistics Canada failed to surprise most investors in the market, but still could leave canola futures looking overpriced, according to a trader. “It certainly is a negative number,” said Ken Ball of PI Financial in Winnipeg, referring to the agency’s estimate for canola. StatsCan’s report on Friday



Prairie wheat bids down as crop conditions improve

Prairie wheat bids down as crop conditions improve

MGEX, CBOT and K.C. September wheat futures slipped by 3.5-4.5 per cent on the week

Wheat bids in Western Canada were down with U.S. futures for the week ended June 15. Improving crop conditions across Canada and the U.S. weighed on markets. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent) wheat prices were down $3-$6 per tonne across the Prairie provinces, according to price quotes


Severe weather damages crops, cereals see good progress

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 18

Parts of the Southwest and Central regions saw storms over the past week with heavy rainfall, strong winds, and hail.  Assessments of crop damage are on going. Warm temperatures and rainfall over the past week have resulted in crops that are advancing quickly. Dry conditions continue to be a concern in some areas. Herbicide applications continue

Better crop conditions weigh on spring wheat bids

Better crop conditions weigh on spring wheat bids

MGEX, CBOT and K.C. July wheat futures were all down from the previous week

Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada moved lower during the week ended June 8, as improving North American crop conditions weighed on Minneapolis spring wheat futures. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were down $3-$7 per tonne across the Prairie provinces, according to


Crops get a lift from warm temperatures, seeding virtually complete

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 11

Seeding progress is estimated as 99 per cent complete across Manitoba. Seeding is complete in the Central, Eastern, and Interlake regions, with small amounts remaining in the Southwest and Northwest regions. Precipitation was limited in most parts of the province, with the exception being parts of Southwest and Northwest. Most areas could use additional precipitation.

Prairie wheat bids down with U.S. futures

Prairie wheat bids down with U.S. futures

MGEX, CBOT and K.C. wheat futures declined between three and six per cent on the week

Wheat bids in Western Canada fell for the week ended June 1, following the lead of U.S. futures. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were down $12-$16 per tonne across the Prairie provinces, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points compiled by


Rapid crop growth seen, insect pressures on the rise

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 4

Seeding progress estimated at 99 per cent complete across Manitoba. Widespread rainfall throughout Manitoba, although amounts variable within each region. The recent rains and warm temperatures have resulted in rapid crop growth. Herbicide applications continue as field conditions allow and crop and weeds reach the appropriate stage. Flea beetle activity reported throughout the province, with

Wheat and US dollars

Prairie wheat bids follow U.S. futures upward

MGEX, CBOT and K.C. July wheat rose by between two and five per cent on the week

Wheat bids in Western Canada rose for the week ended May 25, taking support from rising U.S. futures and a weaker Canadian dollar. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were up $7-$17 per tonne across the Prairie provinces, according to price quotes from a cross-section