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Crops, News

Saskatchewan spring planting virtually complete

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At 98 per cent complete, spring planting in Saskatchewan has essentially wrapped up for 2024, although for rain has delayed farmers’ last rounds in the northeast and east-central regions of the province. For the week ended June 10, it was the northeast that received the most precipitation in Saskatchewan. The province’s latest crop report noted
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Crops, Markets

Canadian Grain Commission announces grain grading changes

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The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) announced several grain grading changes for the 2024-25 crop year to better meet the needs of the domestic grain sector and global buyers. “The Canadian Grain Commission values stakeholder input and is implementing these changes based on feedback from the sector. They will support continued growth and Canada’s reputation as
A seeding unit sits parked in a field north of Winnipeg, Man., due to wet field conditions on June, 6, 2024. Photo: Greg Berg
Crops, News

Manitoba seeding nears completion: report

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Manitoba farmers made good seeding progress in early June despite wet conditions, with 92 per cent of intended acres in the ground – up nine points from the previous week, according to the latest provincial crop report for the week ended June 11. Spring cereals, peas, and grain corn were approximately 97 per cent complete.
Seeding progression in 2024 compared to previous years.
Crop Report, Crops, News

Seeding progress in Manitoba passes 90 per cent mark

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 7

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Despite the wet conditions, seeding progress was made throughout much of the province last week and is estimated to be 92 per cent complete. Spring cereals, peas, and grain corn are approximately 97 per cent complete. Canola and soybean planting advanced, with 88 per cent of canola acres and 92 per cent of soybean acres
Canadian chickpea exports in April were down from the previous month. Photo: File
Markets, Pulses

Pulse weekly: Canadian pulse exports slowing

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Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian pulse exports are showing signs of slowing down entering the final months of the 2023/24 marketing year, as end users turn their attention to the looming availability of new crop supplies. Canada has exported 1.286 million tonnes of lentils during the crop year-to-date, running about 25 per cent behind the pace
Standing water leaves a field near Steinbach unworkable four days after the May 24 storm.
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Recent rains a double-edged sword for crops

Drought fears laid to rest, but delayed seeing raises concerns

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The massive low-pressure system that sat over Manitoba May 24 brought precipitation that helped soil moisture and complicated seeding operations. The storm drenched fields in central and eastern Manitoba, while western Manitoba was temporarily catapulted back to winter. Why it matters: Low snow pack over the winter had producers worried about whether Manitoba was in
Seeding progression in 2024 compared to previous years.
Crop Report, Crops, News

Agro-Manitoba sees more precipitation, seeding progress behind five-year average

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 5 (week 21)

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Seeding progress has been observed in many areas of the province this past week and is now at 64 per cent complete. Producers have focused on planting corn (80 per cent complete), spring wheat (87 per cent complete) barley (79 per cent  complete) and peas (96 per cent complete). Canola planting continues with 41 per
Plant-based protein navigates market reckoning
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Plant-based protein navigates market reckoning

PROTEIN | Improved taste, texture and value are hoped to make the sector more competitive

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Lessons have been learned from the downturn in the plant-based protein marketplace, including what could have been done differently when it came to marketing, product development and consumer expectations.

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