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Saskatchewan crops battle through moisture

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team July 29, 2016

Commodity News Service Canada – Saskatchewan crops are in generally good condition despite recent wet and windy weather, says the Saskatchewan government. In a release, the province said sixty-two per cent of the spring wheat, winter wheat, flax and canola was in good condition as of July 25. Lentils are rated as 15 per cent excellent,

Ducks Unlimited hosted a grazing tour at Ryan Boyd’s operation on June 30 to discuss the benefits and challenges of growing winter wheat in western Manitoba.

Cereals, Crops

Demonstrating the benefits of growing winter wheat in Westman

Ducks Unlimited recently partnered with a Brandon-area farmer to illustrate how winter wheat  can be a positive addition to your crop rotation

By Jennifer Paige July 27, 2016

Why waste three months of sunlight on bare ground when you could grow some profit? That is the notion a number of western Canadian producers have begun to experiment with, including Forrest-area producer Ryan Boyd, who says he’s seen several benefits from adding winter wheat into his rotation. “Looking at dollars and cents I think

Cereals

New crop year reminders for western producers and industry

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff July 26, 2016

The Canadian Grain Commission is reminding the grain industry and producers about grain grading changes that come into effect on August 1, 2016 in Western Canada. Primary and export grade determinant tables for the new Canada Northern Hard Red and Canada Western Special Purpose wheat classes take effect. Canada Western Feed, Canada Western General Purpose

Cereals, Crops

Weak U.S. wheat futures watching European crops

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin July 26, 2016

Commodity News Service Canada – U.S. wheat futures are trading just above their weakest levels in 10 years, but the lows may be in for the time being as funds are already holding large short positions and attention turns to problems with the European crop. “We’re really just following the EU,” said wheat-broker Austin Damiani, of

Crop Report, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 13

Conditions as of July 25, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture July 26, 2016

Severe weather systems containing strong winds, tornadoes, heavy rains and hail passed through several areas of Manitoba. Field and forage crops, as well shelterbelts and farm infrastructure, were impacted by the storms. Crop damage, including lodging and stalk breakage, ranges from light to severe. Assessments are continuing. The warmer temperatures benefitted all crops, particularly the

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: U.S. corn extends losing streak on weak exports, good weather; soy firms

By GFM Network News, Mark Weinraub July 21, 2016

Chicago / Reuters – U.S. corn futures fell for the third day in a row on Thursday, with good weather for crop development in the U.S. Midwest and poor exports pushing prices to their lowest in nearly two years. Wheat and soybean futures firmed. The soy market was supported by signs that overseas buyers were

Crops, Markets, Weather

U.S. grains: Improving weather sparks sell-off in U.S. corn, soybeans

By GFM Network News, Mark Weinraub July 20, 2016

Chicago / Reuters – U.S. corn and soybean futures posted sharp declines on Wednesday, with corn hitting its lowest in nearly two years as the latest weather outlook appeared less threatening to crop development, traders said. Soybean futures led the sell-off, sinking 2 per cent and hitting their lowest since April 26. Wheat futures also fell,

Cereals, Crops

Manitoba winter wheat in good shape

Group pushes for national wheat research strategy

By GFM Network News, Jade Markus July 19, 2016

Commodity News Service Canada — Despite heavy rains throughout July, Manitoba’s winter wheat is in good condition moving into desiccation, the head of an industry group says. The Manitoba winter cereals group is also preparing for an upcoming government program by working alongside other Canadian wheat commissions. “Everybody is still pretty happy. The winter wheat can

Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 12

Conditions as of July 18, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture July 19, 2016

Generally good growing conditions continue to advance crops across Manitoba. Localized thunderstorms did result in significant precipitation amounts and crop lodging in some areas of the province. Majority of acres and crop types are in the flowering and grain fill stages of development. Disease pressure and insect activity continues to be monitored as the growing

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans end higher as U.S. hot spell looms

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen July 18, 2016

Chicago / Reuters – U.S. corn futures firmed on Monday as forecasts for scorching heat this week in the Midwest, where the crop is pollinating, fuelled concerns about yield prospects, traders said. Soybeans turned higher as updated midday forecasts called for more hot and drier conditions next week, a change from previous outlooks that had predicted

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New strategies needed for Canadian agriculture to stand out in global trade

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Winter wheat

Saskatchewan crops battle through moisture

Demonstrating the benefits of growing winter wheat in Westman

New crop year reminders for western producers and industry

Weak U.S. wheat futures watching European crops

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 13

U.S. grains: U.S. corn extends losing streak on weak exports, good weather; soy firms

U.S. grains: Improving weather sparks sell-off in U.S. corn, soybeans

Manitoba winter wheat in good shape

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 12

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans end higher as U.S. hot spell looms

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