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World crop briefs: North Carolina losing crops, livestock to Florence

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team September 19, 2018

CNS Canada — Record-setting rain and floods in North Carolina caused by Hurricane Florence have destroyed the state’s poultry sector with 3.4 million chickens and turkeys reported killed. Pig losses are estimated at 5,500. Widespread power outages and flooded roads are making it difficult to get help to abandoned livestock operations. The state is home

Crops, Pulses, Weather

Pulse weekly outlook: Manitoba bean yields unlikely to top 2017’s

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News September 18, 2018

CNS Canada — A lack of rain at key times during the summer of 2018 has left Manitoba’s edible bean crop unlikely to match last year’s yields. Last year’s yield was about 2,000 lbs./acre on average, but according to provincial pulse specialist Dennis Lange, that won’t be the case this year. “I think for this

(Giuseppe Carotenuto photo courtesy FAO)

Crops, Other, Weather

Canada’s ag output seen likely rising under climate change

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team September 18, 2018

CNS Canada — A new United Nations report suggests just how climate change will reshape agriculture by 2050 — and that Canada’s production capacity stands to benefit. International trade will play an ever-larger role in helping to feed people in food-deficient regions, as warmer temperatures and less precipitation will damage yields in many tropical areas,

A Sept. 12 view from the International Space Station down the eye of Hurricane Florence, which has since weakened to a post-tropical cyclone. (NASA photo)

Livestock, Weather

Florence shuts down U.S. slaughterhouses

By GFM Network News, Lisa Baertlein, Tom Polansek September 18, 2018

Chicago/Los Angeles | Reuters — U.S. food companies kept slaughter plants shut on Monday in southeastern states swamped by Hurricane Florence as flash floods collapsed the walls of at least two hog manure pits, made roads undriveable and delayed rail shipments. Catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Florence, which has dumped up to 36 inches of rain

Crop Report, Local news, Weather

Rainfall, cool temps stall harvest, crop yields seen variable

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for September 17

By Manitoba Agriculture September 17, 2018

Southwest Region Cool, wet weather throughout the week, hindered harvest operations. Rainfall amounts were very variable, but higher accumulation in southern part of region. Daytime temperatures also cooler, which did not help in drying crops. Harvest in region is 75 per cent complete overall. Cereal harvest is 90 to 95 per cent complete and canola

Crops, Weather

Feed weekly outlook: Downgrades likely for Alberta crops

By GFM Network News, Terry Fries September 13, 2018

CNS Canada — Snow and wet weather through a large swath of northern and central Alberta are causing havoc for farmers and will likely put more feed grains into the market. But normal harvest price discounts are still not as great as expected, said Susanne Leclerc of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton. Feed grain prices

Crops, Weather

Prairie harvest window possible next week

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin September 13, 2018

CNS Canada — Cold and wet conditions on the Prairies are expected to clear up over the next week, allowing a window of opportunity for harvest, though the size of that window remains to be seen. “Western and northern parts of Alberta have some serious issues,” said Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. in Kansas

Other, Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: A good chance for widespread frost

Issued September 10, 2018: Covering the period from September 12 to September 19

By Daniel Bezte September 13, 2018

As we slowly slide into fall, it looks more likely that most, if not all, regions will see their first fall frost during this forecast period. Before you get all depressed, it doesn’t look like the shot of cold air will last long, as the models are pointing toward a return to more “summer”-like conditions

Crops, Markets, Weather

ICE weekly outlook: Pressure builds on canola as yield outlooks vary

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News September 12, 2018

CNS Canada — ICE’s November canola futures look poised to continue chopping around between the $490-$500 per tonne mark, as uncertainty over yields in Western Canada sows seeds of doubt throughout the trade. “Yields that have been coming in suggest the crop will be bigger than the (Statistics Canada) estimate,” said Ken Ball of PI

Astronaut Rickey Arnold’s view of Hurricane Florence from the International Space Station on Sept. 10, 2018. (NASA photo)

Weather

U.S. farmers rush to clear crops but animals stay in Florence’s path

By GFM Network News, P.J. Huffstutter, Tom Polansek September 11, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — As powerful Hurricane Florence advanced toward the southeastern U.S., farmers in North Carolina rushed to harvest corn and tobacco and stock up on pig rations, while the danger of sustained rain and deadly flooding threatened a state where millions of farm animals are housed. “The governor said that North Carolina is

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