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Crop Report – for Sep. 2, 2010

By Manitoba Agriculture September 2, 2010

SOUTHWEST Rainfall slowed harvest but producers still got in a few days of harvesting, with the most progress seen south of Highway 1. Winter wheat and fall rye harvests are complete with yields reported average to above-average, with average quality. Spring wheat harvest ranges from very little done north of Hwy. 1 to 40 per

Cereals, Crops

Keeping This Year’s Harvest In Good Condition – for Sep. 2, 2010

By Canadian Grain Commission September 2, 2010

Over the next few weeks during harvest, temperature and moisture will influence the condition of grain when it is put into storage. The Canadian Grain Commission’s stored products entomologist, Blaine Timlick, offers producers guidance on storage practices that can help protect the quality of their grain. “Our experts, like Blaine, are here to help Canadian

Cereals, Livestock

Better Feed Barley Bids Likely Post-Harvest – for Aug. 30, 2010

By Phil Franz-Warkentin August 30, 2010

Feed barley bids in Western Canada should come under pressure during the harvest period, but are expected to show some strength further out as domestic buyers will need to compete with the higher-priced export market. “The feedlots don’t need a lot of grain today,” said Jim Beusekom of Marketplace Commodities at Lethbridge, adding that “the

Beef cattle, Forages, Livestock, News

MCPA Optimistic Aid Program Coming For Manitoba Cattle – for Aug. 26, 2010

By Allan Dawson August 26, 2010

Manitoba Cattle Producers Association (MCPA) president Major Jay Fox is optimistic an aid program will be announced by month’s end for cattle farmers struggling in the wake of excess moisture. Fox met with Manitoba Agriculture Minister Stan Struthers Aug. 17. Following the meeting, Struthers said in a news release “the province will continue to monitor

Cereals, Crops, Forages, Oilseeds

Crop Report – for Aug. 26, 2010

By Manitoba Agriculture August 26, 2010

SOUTHWEST REGION Harvest of cereal crops began in the southwest region. Spring wheat yields range from 30 to 40 bushels/ acre with average quality as fusarium head blight is a concern in some samples. South of Highway #1, barley harvest is 40 per cent complete with reported yields of 40 to 70 bushels/acre; barley harvest

Cereals, Crops, Oilseeds, Opinion

Market’s Focus Has Shifted — And That’s Good For Prices – for Aug. 19, 2010

By Gavin Maguire August 19, 2010

The USDA’s latest batch of numbers suggests that U. S. producers look set to churn out record amounts of corn and soybeans this fall – as well as the third-largest wheat crop since 2000. But overseas production hiccups matched with blossoming global demand should counteract the impact of mammoth fresh domestic supplies – and continue

Cereals, Crops, Grain Markets, Oilseeds

Potential For Volatility To Continue Through August – for Aug. 19, 2010

August 19, 2010

ICE Futures Canada canola futures lost ground during the week ended Aug. 13, retracing back slightly from recent contract highs on improved crop prospects in Western Canada and the subsequent increase in production estimates. Sentiment that recent good weather has increased the size of the Canadian canola crop was noted. Based on early harvest results,

Cereals, Crops, Forages, Oilseeds

Crop Report – for Aug. 19, 2010

By Manitoba Agriculture August 19, 2010

SOUTHWEST REGION Most of the Southwest Region received rainfall over the past week with reports ranging from 20 to 80 mm. Larger accumulations coming in thunderstorms with reports of high winds and hail damage in some areas have caused crop lodging in many fields. Harvest of winter wheat and fall rye continued; however showers halted

Cereals, Oilseeds, Opinion

Controlling The Uncontrollable – for Aug. 12, 2010

By Les Mcewan August 12, 2010

Regaining our reputation and that positive public perception will take a lot longer than it did to lose it. This may sound like I’m wandering off in 20 different directions, but bear with me; it will come together. One of my friends had a prize herd of purebred cows. When the day came to take

Cereals, Crops, Forages

Crop Report – for Aug. 12, 2010

By Manitoba Agriculture August 12, 2010

SOUTHWEST REGION Rainfall amounts varied over the past week with no major accumulations. However, some heavy thunderstorms with hail were reported. Harvest of winter wheat and fall rye began this week with the winter wheat reporting average yields with quality varying because of fusarium. Fall rye yields are average with good quality. Preharvest of early-seeded

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