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The rain dilemma for U.S. corn, soybeans
Comment, Crops, Weather

The rain dilemma for U.S. corn, soybeans

Localized storms are making widely used weather models less meaningful to the market


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Rain has been falling across the U.S. Corn and Soybean Belt this month but crop ratings have been low or declining, a sign that some farmers may be getting too much moisture while others have parched fields. Because summer storms have been so localized, the two leading weather models used by traders may be little
(WeatherFarm.com)
Crops, Weather

Parched soils threaten canola, spring wheat

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Winnipeg | Reuters — Canada’s western farm belt, dogged by excessive rain in some areas this spring, is now facing parched conditions in others, threatening wheat and canola crops, crop analysts say. A large area of southern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba has received less than 40 per cent of normal precipitation during the 30-day period
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: Quiet early-summer weather expected

Issued May 29, 2017 – Covering the period from May 31 to June 7, 2017

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Once again an upper low took control of our weather, bringing the forecasted clouds and showers over the weekend. The slow movement of the low resulted in the clouds and showers sticking around longer than forecasted, and brought temperatures that were colder than expected. For this forecast, the weather is looking much quieter, with no
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: Slowly moving back toward spring

Issued March 13, 2017 – Covering the period from March 15 to March 22, 2017

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Well, I did not do the best job with last week’s forecast. The winter storm ended up being much stronger than expected and when that happens, the system kind of takes control over the overall weather pattern, rewriting the forecast. The one thing that did occur as expected was the cold arctic high- pressure system
Heavy snowfall and wet fall conditions are causing flood concerns.
Local news, Weather

Farmers watch nervously as moisture piles up

Government readiness for spring flood questioned as new federal and provincial administrations lack flood-fighting experience

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The possible threat of major flooding in Manitoba this spring has Keystone Agricultural Producers worried rookie governments in Winnipeg and Ottawa may not be prepared for it. The combination of fiscal restraint and flood damage could produce a big problem if initial signs of widespread spring flooding turn out to be true, said Dan Mazier,
(Weatherfarm.com)
Crops, Weather

Wet weather threatens lentils, durum

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CNS Canada — Wet weather across the Prairies has put a damper on the region’s crop prospects, according to one weather specialist. While drying events in coming weeks will limit further quality declines, it’s not expected to do so as much as some producers would like. “It’s really quite wet in some locations, and it’s
(WeatherFarm.com)
Crops, Weather

Soggy conditions stress Saskatchewan’s crops

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CNS Canada –– Crops were hit hard by rain in many parts of the province during the period of July 5-11, according to a report from the Saskatchewan government. Lloydminster, Estevan and Carrot River were just a few of the communities hit hardest by the precipitation. In some cases, areas in eastern and southern regions
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: Weather outlook a little drier and cooler

Issued June 27, 2016 – Covering the period from June 29 to July 6, 2016

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Last week’s weather was almost exactly what was expected. The strong weekend low did track a little farther north than forecast, but it still brought the anticipated stormy wet weather. Luckily, it looks like we’ll see some drier weather during this forecast period — I hope. This forecast period begins with partly cloudy skies on
Corn plants are beginning to show more wrapping and spiking in their leaves, and in some fields, earlier in the day. (Ralph Pearce photo)
Crops, Weather

Pearce: Ontario corn, soy look good despite dryness

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One part of Ontario is wilting under the absence of moisture, another part is… managing. As farmers in eastern Ontario look to the skies and the long-term forecasts for rainfall and relief, their colleagues in some parts of southern Ontario are doing a little better — concerned, but making do. Regions north of Toronto and
Weather Vane by Daniel Bezte
Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: Upper ridge to dominate this forecast period

Issued May 30, 2016 – Covering the period from June 1 to June 8, 2016

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We ended up seeing more clouds than sun during the last forecast period, thanks mostly to a couple of upper-level lows that took their sweet time moving out of our region. All of the extra clouds and showers also helped to keep temperatures cooler than expected, with daytime highs only making it into the upper

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