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U.S. propane bottlenecks not affecting Canada

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm November 15, 2019

MarketsFarm — Despite ongoing shortfalls of propane in some areas of the U.S. Midwest, the situation doesn’t appear to be adversely affecting Canada, according to the Canadian Propane Association. The late harvest in the Midwest has been further hampered by wet conditions, forcing farmers to dry their grain before putting it in the bin. As

Crops, Markets, Weather

Feed weekly outlook: Prolonged Prairie harvest pushes up grain prices

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm November 14, 2019

MarketsFarm — A seemingly never-ending harvest across the Prairies has been responsible for a $10-$15 per tonne jump this month in feed grain prices, said Glen Loyns, general manager of JGL Commodities in Moose Jaw. “It’s probably gone up $5 this week,” Loyns said. This year’s extended harvest, coupled with large amounts of grain to

Vanessa Kummer checks the quality of her family farm’s 2018 soybean crops near Colfax, N.D. on Aug. 6, 2019. (Photo: Reuters/Dan Koeck)

Crops, Markets, Weather

U.S. books latest end to soy harvest in a decade

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm November 13, 2019

MarketsFarm —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in its oilseed crops outlook issued Wednesday, said the country’s 2019 soybean harvest will wind up the latest in 10 years. As of Sunday, the overall U.S. soybean harvest stood at 85 per cent complete, according to USDA’s weekly crop progress report. The pace was two points behind

ICE January 2020 canola with Bollinger (20,2) bands, a gauge of market volatility. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Steady canola market stuck in rut

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin November 13, 2019

MarketsFarm — ICE Futures canola held within a narrow range during the week ended Wednesday, as the market waits for fresh news to push it one way or the other. “There are certainly some supportive elements underneath the marketplace,” said Mike Jubinville of MarketsFarm Pro, pointing to an upward trend in world vegetable oil prices

CBOT January 2020 soybeans with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Soybeans sag on diminishing hopes for China deal

By GFM Network News, Tom Polansek November 13, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures slipped on Wednesday on diminishing hopes for a deal to ease the trade war with China that has slowed exports of U.S. agricultural products. The market turned lower after a report that trade negotiations “hit a snag” over farm purchases. U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday dangled the

MASC’s David Van Deynze says the corporation’s goal is to get crop insurance payments to farmers quickly to help with their cash flow, following harvest delays.

Crops, News

MASC wants payments to farmers out quickly to aid cash flow

That means some payments will be advanced before claims are settled

By Allan Dawson November 8, 2019

Getting crop insurance payments out quickly to eligible Manitoba farmers is a top priority for the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) in the wake of the most challenging harvest in years. That includes, where applicable, advancing claim payments to farmers who still have unharvested crop and crop insurance claims haven’t been finalized, David Van Deynze, MASC’s vice-president of

Cereals, Crops, Weather

Alberta harvest likely finished for 2019 in some regions

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm November 8, 2019

MarketsFarm – Alberta farmers managed to make some progress despite trying conditions of cold temperatures mixed with snow and rain, including some hail, according to the province’s latest weekly crop report. For the week ended Nov. 5, approximately 88.0 per cent of all Alberta crops were in the bin. That’s up from 80.9 per cent

An unharvested crop lies under a blanket of snow near Somerset, Man., the weekend of Nov. 2, 2019. Photo: Alexis Stockford

Crops, Weather

Difficult Manitoba harvest nearing its end

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm November 6, 2019

MarketsFarm – In the latest and last weekly crop report for 2019 from Manitoba Agriculture, issued Nov. 5, the overall harvest reached 89 per cent complete province-wide However, it has continued to be a very tough slog for farmers as they contend with muddy fields, in which equipment has left deep ruts. In some areas,

This is how potato harvest should look, but not so for Manitoba potato growers who are now dealing with two bad harvest years in a row.

Crops, News

Frost ends Manitoba potato harvest

'Two bad years in a row hurts,' says potato growers association manager

By Allan Dawson November 5, 2019

Frost last week ended Manitoba’s potato harvest, leaving thousands of acres undug. It’s the second year wet soils prevented potato farmers from getting all the crop off before heavy frost ruined it. And while the final figures aren’t in, an estimated 12,000 acres of potatoes worth more than $50 million, didn’t get dug, says Dan

In spite of all the weather challenges Sask. producers have faced this fall, hope remains that crops will make it to the bin before harvest season is over. Photo: File/Greg Berg

Crops, Markets

Saskatchewan harvest progresses under adverse conditions: report

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team October 31, 2019

MarketsFarm – Saskatchewan farmers continued to plug away at the harvest over the past week, with 90 per cent of the crop in the bin as of Oct. 28, according to the latest provincial report. That was up seven points from the previous week, but still behind the five-year average of 96 per cent complete.

Daily Network News

Bayer’s proposed Roundup settlement faces first signs of pushback in court

CBOT Weekly: Several unknowns that could affect commodity prices

Incoming Canadian Cattle Association CEO embraces winds of change

Tag Archives Harvest

U.S. propane bottlenecks not affecting Canada

Feed weekly outlook: Prolonged Prairie harvest pushes up grain prices

U.S. books latest end to soy harvest in a decade

ICE weekly outlook: Steady canola market stuck in rut

U.S. grains: Soybeans sag on diminishing hopes for China deal

MASC wants payments to farmers out quickly to aid cash flow

Alberta harvest likely finished for 2019 in some regions

Difficult Manitoba harvest nearing its end

Frost ends Manitoba potato harvest

Saskatchewan harvest progresses under adverse conditions: report

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