(Resource News International) –– Statistics Canada is set to release an updated grain and oilseed stocks in all positions report Wednesday (Sept. 8), with market participants looking to plug in final 2009-10 carryover figures to adjust their 2010-11 balance sheets. The StatsCan survey results will be for the period ended July 31, with the numbers
StatsCan stocks report to adjust carryover picture
Large canola, barley crops seen in StatsCan report
(Resource News International) — Canola and barley output in Canada during the 2010-11 crop year will be larger than expected based on the production survey released by Statistics Canada early Friday, industry sources said. “The numbers released are very realistic but with the good weather across the Canadian Prairies since the survey was conducted, one
Barley prices move up
(Resource News International) — World barley prices have been charging higher in recent weeks — something not entirely reflected or realized at this time in domestic Canadian feed barley valuation. “All the hot, bullish news of late associated with export impairment from Ukraine/Russia due to drought has inspired upward price momentum not only for wheat,
Alta. crops behind, but in good shape: AARD
(Resource News International) — A return of warmer and drier weather conditions has helped in the development of grain and oilseed crops across much of Alberta, according to a provincial crop specialist. “Crop development across most regions is anywhere from 10 days to two weeks behind, but the condition of the crop is looking good
Canada’s Hog Herd Still Shrinking
The number of hogs in Canada has been on a steady decline over the past five years with no end in sight, industry officials say. “Given the current status of the hog industry in Canada, there does not appear to be an expansion on the horizon that would see an increase in hog output,” Martin
Canada’s hog numbers continue to decline
(Resource News International) — The number of hogs in Canada has been on a steady decline over the past five years, and there seems to be no end yet in sight to the ongoing contraction, according to industry officials. “Given the current status of the hog industry in Canada, there does not appear to be
Warm temps needed for Alta. crop growth
(Resource News International) — Wet weather conditions have slowed the development of grain and oilseed crops across the central and southern regions of Alberta, according to a provincial crop specialist. “Crop development was probably the furthest ahead in the northern growing areas of the Peace River district,” said Harry Brook, a crop specialist with the
St. Lawrence Seaway closure seen as temporary
(Resource News International) — Navigation on the St. Lawrence Seaway system is expected to resume sometime on Wednesday, according to a spokesman with the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp. “The oil spill caused by the running aground of a bulk carrier south of Montreal late on July 12, has been contained and was in the
Only Minor Relief Seen From Rain
Western Canadian producers hoping to get some sort of reprieve from the continuous precipitation will not be happy with the short-to medium-term forecasts. “I’m afraid the weather pattern that has dominated much of the Canadian Prairies this spring and early summer is going to stay pretty similar to what it has been,” Drew Lerner with
Manitoba corn holding its own
(Resource News International) — A number of crops in Manitoba have been hampered by the continuous wet conditions, but the exception appears to be corn, which was reported to be in pretty good if not excellent shape. “To tell you the truth, Manitoba’s corn crop is actually looking pretty good,” said Manitoba Corn Growers Association
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