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Dryness stalls Sask., Alta. fababeans

By GFM Network News, Jade Markus June 19, 2015

CNS Canada — Fababeans are increasing in popularity across the Prairies, but much like other crops in Alberta and Saskatchewan, dry weather is taking its toll — and if it continues, yield could be impacted. Fababeans require a lot of moisture to produce well, according to Dale Risula, a Saskatchewan provincial specialist for special crops

Canola at the cotyledon stage. (Photo courtesy Canola Council of Canada)

Crops, Weather

Prairie canola reseeding done ‘in a hurry’

By GFM Network News, Terryn Shiells June 10, 2015

CNS Canada — Farmers are reported to have mainly finished reseeding canola fields that were damaged by a frost event in the eastern Prairies in late May. “It happened in a hurry. A lot of producers, retail agronomists and seed companies were working overtime to get it all done. It’s pretty impressive, a lot of

Crops, Weather

Prairie oats crop off to a decent start

By GFM Network News, Terryn Shiells June 8, 2015

CNS Canada — Western Canadian farmers are wrapping up seeding their oats crops, which so far are off to a decent start in many areas. “I know in Manitoba, in the Red River Valley, the oats are off to an excellent start,” said Art Enns, president of the Prairie Oats Growers Association. “In Saskatchewan it’s

Crops, Weather

Sask., Man. soybeans survive with minor complications

By GFM Network News, Jade Markus June 4, 2015

CNS Canada — Soybean crops have persevered through the frosty spring for the most part, agricultural experts in Manitoba and Saskatchewan say. Though farmers are still in the process of assessing damage, most plants had not yet emerged from the ground in both provinces when temperatures fell below freezing at the end of May. Kristen

Crops, Weather

U.S. canola crop also hurt by frost, likely off early estimates

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin June 4, 2015

CNS Canada — Recent frost that forced farmers to reseed canola fields across a large portion of Western Canada also reached into canola-growing regions of the northern U.S., with production likely taking a hit south of the border as well. “We’ve had at least 200,000 acres that have been reseeded, and a small number of

(Manitoba Co-operator photo by Allan Dawson)

Crops, Weather

Manitoba corn crops likely unscathed

By GFM Network News, Terryn Shiells June 4, 2015

CNS Canada — Manitoba’s corn crop was nearly fully seeded ahead of crop insurance deadlines in late May, but frost events in Manitoba during the same time frame didn’t likely cause any damage. Parts of southwestern Manitoba saw a significant frost event on May 29 and 30, which killed off many canola crops and sparked

Weather, Weather Vane

Summer-like weather pattern taking shape

Issued: Monday, June 1, 2015 – Covering: June 3 – June 10, 2015

By Daniel Bezte June 4, 2015

The arctic high moved into our region last week as expected, but the timing of its arrival couldn’t have been worse, resulting in widespread frosts as overnight lows ranged from +2 C to -4 C. That said, it’s looking like this might be the last shot of really cold air, as a more summer-like pattern

Widespread frost across much of southern Manitoba May 30 destroyed many acres of already stressed canola prompting many farmers to start reseeding.

Local news, Oilseeds

Canola crop succumbs to final blow with May 30 frost

A blizzard, a frost, flooding, crusting, flea beetle and another frost have prompted many Manitoba farmers to reseed their canola

By Allan Dawson, Terryn Shiells June 4, 2015

Manitoba farmers this week were scrambling to find canola and flaxseed to replant fields destroyed by a widespread frost early May 30. “It’s as widespread as we’ve seen for frost for quite a while,” David Van Deynze, Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation’s (MASC) claim services manager, said June 1. “We can’t keep up with the claims

Crops, Weather

Prairie farmers scramble for canola seed after frost

By GFM Network News, Rod Nickel June 3, 2015

Winnipeg | Reuters –– Western Canadian farmers are scrambling to find scarce canola seed as they reseed crops snuffed out by frost and insects. Farmers in the region have until mid- to late June to plant ahead of insurance deadlines, but the later they sow canola, the higher the risk of damage later from heat

Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Canola needs more fuel to keep rising

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin June 3, 2015

CNS Canada –– ICE Futures Canada canola contracts climbed sharply higher during the week ended Wednesday, but additional gains will need some more bullish news as the market takes a breather and consolidates. A combination of a rally in CBOT soyoil, a weaker Canadian dollar, fund buying and a weekend frost all contributed to the

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures end lower

ICE Weekly: Trade progress, new data threaten to break canola’s price range

CBOT Weekly: Trade awaits USDA S/D report

Tag Archives Frost

Dryness stalls Sask., Alta. fababeans

Prairie canola reseeding done ‘in a hurry’

Prairie oats crop off to a decent start

Sask., Man. soybeans survive with minor complications

U.S. canola crop also hurt by frost, likely off early estimates

Manitoba corn crops likely unscathed

Summer-like weather pattern taking shape

Canola crop succumbs to final blow with May 30 frost

Prairie farmers scramble for canola seed after frost

ICE weekly outlook: Canola needs more fuel to keep rising

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