(Resource News International) — Weather conditions have been ideal for corn crops in Ontario with planting operations and development well ahead of normal, according to provincial corn specialist Greg Stewart. Fair weather, such as above average temperatures and slight rainfall in April, made it possible for almost 75 per cent of corn crops to be
Ontario corn crops a week ahead of norm
Winterkill minimal in Ont. winter wheat
(Resource News International) — An extremely mild winter, a fairly dry spring, and not a lot of freeze-thaw cycles have resulted in Ontario’s winter wheat crop experiencing minimal damage, according to an official with Ontario’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs. Conditions “that would typically damage the wheat crop were minimal this year and
U. S. Pork Exports To China Resume
Increased U. S. pork exports to China aren’t a threat to Canadian pork producers, according to Jacques Pomerleau, the executive director at Canadian Pork International. “Not at all,” said Pomerleau. “Because it’s a huge market. When we were both having higher volumes it had no impact, one on the other. If it were a small
Favourable weather helps Prairies’ winter wheat
(Resource News International) — Where incompatible conditions last fall lowered Western Canada’s acreage for winter wheat, favourable weather conditions this spring are expected to translate into higher than expected production. “For the most part (the winter wheat crop) is in very good shape this year because we had a mild winter and above-normal temperatures in
China lifting ban on U.S. pork, Canada’s exports seen unaffected
(Resource News International) — Increased U.S. pork exports to China aren’t a threat to Canadian pork producers, according to Jacques Pomerleau, the executive director at Canadian Pork International. “Not at all,” said Pomerleau. “Because it’s a huge market. When we were both having higher volumes it had no impact, one on the other. If it
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