Spring planting in Alberta made a 27-point jump at 47 per cent complete during the week ended May 13, according to the latest crop report from the province. That's 21 points above the five-year average.
Alberta seeding leaps ahead by almost 30 points
Moisture levels still strong despite declines
Seeding in Manitoba picking up the pace
Most fields still have good soil moisture
Overall spring planting in Manitoba reached eight per cent complete as of May 6, with some areas of the province much further along, the latest provincial crop report said.
First Manitoba crop report says seeding slightly ahead of pace
Soil moisture conditions very from region to region
Spring planting in Manitoba registered at three per cent complete in the provincial agriculture department’s first crop report of 2025. Manitoba Agriculture released the report on April 29, noting planting progress was two points ahead of the five-year average.
Higher deliveries in most grains; Canola drops back March to March
Canola drops back March to March
There were several increases in the producer deliveries major grains report for March compared to a year ago, according to Statistics Canada on April 28. However, there were notable decreases in canola and rye from March to March.
AAFC tweaks monthly data, but holds canola exports
But year-to-date exports nearly 7.40 million tonnes
Although Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada made several small revisions to its April supply and demand report compared to the previous month, it did not alter any of its canola numbers.
APK-Inform issues Ukraine forecast for 2025/26
Cold snap halts spring seeding
As spring planting continues in Ukraine, its agriculture ministry and consultancy APK-Inform issued their respective crop forecasts. The reports were issued just as Ukraine was still in a bitter cold snap that brought snow to most parts of the country.
Higher deliveries in most grains reports StatCan
Most farmer deliveries of reported grains increased in February from the year before, according to Statistics Canada on March 28.
Reports showcase Canada’s environmental edge in cereal production
Reports from Cereals Canada highlight the relatively small environmental footprint of Canadian non-durum wheat, durum wheat, barley, and oats, when compared to top producing countries.
Canada to seed more wheat, less canola in 2025: StatCan
Farmers also seeding more peas, corn and oats
Canadian farmers intend to plant more wheat and less canola in 2025, according to the first survey-based estimates for the upcoming growing season from Statistics Canada released March 12. Area seeded to corn, oats and peas is also expected to rise, while soybeans, barley and lentils are forecast to lose acres.
Canada to seed more wheat, less canola in 2025: StatCan
Farmers also seeding more peas, corn and oats
Canadian farmers intend to plant more wheat and less canola in 2025, according to the first survey-based estimates for the upcoming growing season from Statistics Canada released March 12. Area seeded to corn, oats and peas is also expected to rise, while soybeans, barley and lentils are forecast to lose acres.
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