Corn acres in the United States may end up even lower than early expectations if the market remains under pressure, according to an analyst.
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CBOT weekly outlook: Corn acres could drop further says strategist
Lower prices blamed on funds, 'too much farmer ownership'
CBOT weekly outlook: Big surprises unlikely in S/D report
Watch out for which side of two billion bushels U.S. corn carryout lands, analyst says
Ahead of the monthly report from the United States Department of Agriculture on Jan. 12, Allendale Inc. president Steve Georgy said he’s not expecting any major surprises for U.S. corn, soybeans or wheat at this point in the 2023/24 marketing year.
Rising loonie and weaker futures weigh on spring wheat bids
The Canadian dollar strengthened relative to its United States counterpart
Spring wheat bids in Western Canada were mostly lower during the week ended Dec. 21, as strength in the Canadian dollar and losses in the United States futures weighed on values.
U.S. grains and oilseeds trading South American weather/charts
Wheat rallied around Chinese purchases, soybeans came under pressure
The seasonal slowdown in the North American grain and oilseed markets has traders in the Chicago futures taking direction from shifting weather forecasts out of South America, with technical chart signals also at play in the futures heading into the New Year.
Solid footing for Manitoba’s winter cereal crops
The fall had some quirks, but an open seeding window boosted interest in the crop
Manitoba’s winter cereals are off to a good start. Anne Kirk, cereals specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, and Alex Griffiths, agronomist with the winter wheat program of Ducks Unlimited Canada, both report plenty of fields in good shape, particularly those seeded in the prime window in early to mid-September. “We have had some moisture this September,
Stats in on 2023 winter cereal varieties
Yield results from the 2023 Manitoba Crop Variety Evaluation Team fall rye and winter wheat testing locations are available to help producers with variety selection. In addition to yield, agronomic and disease-resistance information is shown in the variety description tables below. Things to consider Comparing yields: Data provided in the yield comparison tables below helps to make comparisons
Are winter cereals headed for a comeback?
Early harvest creates more options for field selection
Winter wheat and fall rye acreage in Manitoba has been declining in recent years, but an early harvest could see winter cereals bounce back. “In terms of field selection, this is a much better year to be planning and planting winter cereal varieties than last year,” said Manitoba Agriculture crop extension specialist Anne Kirk. Why
New varieties contribute to rise in winter wheat acres
Higher yields and good prices for feed crops also contribute to boost
Profitability and a strong feed market are boosting winter wheat acres in Manitoba. Stephane Lapointe has been growing winter wheat for more than 20 years but the most recent harvest exceeded his expectations. “2022 was pretty much a record yield for us,” said the Neepawa-area farmer in a Ducks Unlimited Canada media release. “(W)e were
Winter cereals ready to check
A mild winter and adequate snow cover likely means they’re OK, but you’ll need to find out for sure
With the melt in full swing, it’s time to check whether winter cereals are still viable. Lionel Kaskiw, a crop production extension specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, says one of the main concerns regarding survival is the temperature at crown depth. It’s critical for winter wheat, says Kaskiw. “Soil temperatures need to be -20 C or
Record winter crop production expected for Australia
Summer crop production seen down on year
MarketsFarm — Australia will see its highest-ever winter crop production thanks to record wheat and canola harvests, according to the latest crop report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) released Monday. Winter crop production in Australia is estimated at 67.6 million tonnes, up 8.4 per cent from ABARES’ crop
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