Dwayne Klassen

(Resource News International) — The record amount of acres planted to soybeans in Ontario this spring will not translate into record production due to adverse weather conditions, according to an official with the Ontario provincial government. “We still have another four to six weeks until the soybean harvest begins, and we’ve had a pretty tough

(Resource News International) — Poor weather heading into the fall, the lack of snow cover over the winter and a general dismal spring have resulted in Ontario’s wheat output coming in lower than anticipated, according to an official with the Ontario government. “Right now, an estimated 98 per cent of the province’s winter wheat crop

(Resource News International) — Grain and oilseed crops across much of Alberta are in serious need of warm temperatures in order to speed up the maturity process and avoid damage from an early frost, according to a provincial crop specialist. “It’s going to be a race to see if the crops are going to be

(Resource News International) — Crop production numbers for canola in Statistics Canada’s first look at the 2009-10 season were lower than anticipated, but most industry sources believe estimates will only grow in future updates. “The number for canola was certainly at the low end of pre-report expectations and could mean some supply tightness down the

(Resource News International) –– A lack of heat units and a late start to seeding have resulted in Manitoba’s corn crop being well behind in development, but cash bids for the crop barely reflect these problems. “The heat we experienced in the province last week was good for the crop, but we will need at

(Resource News International) — Crush margins for canola in Western Canada have lost some additional ground, and if the Canadian dollar continues its appreciation, further declines are likely in the cards. “Based on the way I calculate margins, the crush for the spot month as of Friday was in the $74.20 per tonne range,” said

(Resource News International) — Strong spot bids for confectionary varieties of sunflower have helped to spark some farmer movement of the commodity into the cash market. Strong end-user demand and concerns about the crop have helped to prop up the cash market. “End users are paying as much as 40 to 42 cents a pound

(Resource News International) — Edible pea prices in Western Canada have climbed significantly in recent weeks, with much of the strength associated with nervousness over the crop. Some industry sources linked the strength in yellow peas to the fact India has stepped up to the plate and has been a good buyer. “The way I