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North Dakota spring wheat crop slashed by drought

By Karl Plume August 5, 2021

Reuters – The average spring wheat yield in North Dakota, the U.S.’s top producing state for the crop, was estimated at 29.1 bushels per acre on July 29 by the annual Wheat Quality Council tour. It is the lowest on record going back to 1993 due to a severe drought in the northern Plains. The

Lurking nitrates and noxious weeds threaten to be yet another fly in the ointment as livestock producers continue to struggle for every scrap of annual crop or hay they can get their hands on.

Forages, Livestock, News

Feed hazards lying in wait

Feed testing an absolute must for cattle producers sourcing greenfeed, straw: experts

By Geralyn Wichers August 5, 2021

Cattle producers are urged to get greenfeed and straw tested for potentially deadly nitrates this year. “Basically, we know there’s going to be nitrates in some of the feed. Especially cereal,” said Jo-Lene Gardiner, who works with the Border Agriculture Stewardship Association and is a cattle farmer in the Clearwater area. “It’s just been that

A sharply smaller spring wheat harvest due to drought may force bakers to change how they work with flour. Photo: DanielBendjy/E+/Getty Images

Cereals

Millers, bakers fret as drought withers North America’s spring wheat

By GFM Network News, Karl Plume, Rod Nickel August 5, 2021

Reuters – Millers and bakers are draining wheat reserves and paying more for spring wheat used in baking, as drought shrivels crops across the Canadian Prairies and northern U.S. Plains that produce more than half of the world’s supply. U.S. and Canadian farmers are bracing for a sharply smaller spring wheat harvest due to the

Crops, Markets

CBOT weekly outlook: Analysts await USDA crop estimates

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News August 4, 2021

MarketsFarm – Traders at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) are positioning themselves ahead of the United States Department of Agriculture’s monthly crop estimates to be released on Aug. 12. Estimates from private firms and speculation over how accurate they will be compared to the USDA’s are making their mark on the markets. “I think

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Soybeans gain on weather concern; global demand pressures corn, wheat

By Christopher Walljasper, GFM Network News August 4, 2021

Chicago | Reuters – Corn and wheat futures slipped on Wednesday, tracking falls in outside energy markets as rising Delta-variant coronavirus cases raised worries that renewed restrictions could limit demand and overwhelmed recent weather concerns for U.S. crops. Chicago soybeans ended higher, supported by a private assessment of the U.S. crop, released Tuesday after the

While it is important to be aware of risks associated with feeding canola forage, it may provide an alternate forage for drought-stricken livestock producers.

Forages, Livestock

Drought-stressed canola possible forage for livestock

It can work as an emergency source, but some risks need to be managed

By North Dakota State University August 4, 2021

Drought stress has resulted in poor canola stands that are unable to be harvested. Poor canola stands may provide an alternate forage option. “Livestock producers facing forage shortages may be able to feed their cows canola, provided they take certain precautions,” says Miranda Meehan, North Dakota State University Extension livestock environmental stewardship specialist. “While canola makes palatable feed, it may

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall on improved crop outlook, forecast

By Christopher Walljasper, GFM Network News August 3, 2021

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago soybean futures sank on Tuesday after the previous day’s better-than-expected crop conditions report coupled with forecasts for rain across the U.S. Midwest as the oilseed begins to set seed pods. Corn and wheat also fell but found support from earlier hot, dry weather that will likely cut yields. The most-active

Crops, Pulses

Pulse weekly outlook: Dry edible beans faring well in Manitoba weather

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News August 3, 2021

MarketsFarm – Like all crops, dry edible beans have been affected by the high heat and drought-like conditions which have plagued most of Manitoba this summer. However, they have weathered the conditions better than most, according to Manitoba Agriculture’s provincial pulse specialist. “For the most part, the dry beans are looking okay,” said Dennis Lange.

Crop Report, Crops, News

Harvest begins in Central, Interlake regions; severe drought seen across Manitoba

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 3

By Manitoba Agriculture August 3, 2021

Southwest Region A hot, hazy, and smoky week again in the Southwest, with daytime temperatures up to 29 to 32 C, while daily averages around 20 C. Minimum overnight temperatures were down to 6 to 11 C. No showers or rainfall recorded during past week in Southwest region. Rain is needed in whole region for

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Corn, soy futures sag on end-of-month selling

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen July 30, 2021

Chicago | Reuters – U.S. corn and soybean futures fell about 2 percent on Friday on technical selling and long liquidation at the end of the week and month, and on beneficial rains in portions of the Corn Belt, traders said. Wheat futures ended modestly lower but posted a gain for the month of July.

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Crops

North Dakota spring wheat crop slashed by drought

Feed hazards lying in wait

Millers, bakers fret as drought withers North America’s spring wheat

CBOT weekly outlook: Analysts await USDA crop estimates

U.S. grains: Soybeans gain on weather concern; global demand pressures corn, wheat

Drought-stressed canola possible forage for livestock

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall on improved crop outlook, forecast

Pulse weekly outlook: Dry edible beans faring well in Manitoba weather

Harvest begins in Central, Interlake regions; severe drought seen across Manitoba

U.S. grains: Corn, soy futures sag on end-of-month selling

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