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ICE weekly outlook: Canola braces for turbulence

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News June 7, 2018

CNS Canada — The ICE Futures Canada canola market could go on a choppy ride this summer as weather challenges and the topsy-turvy world of international trade battles threaten to fill the next few months with volatility. “Particularly in the summer months, Trump issues and weather issues will be the primary drivers; both are hard

Crops, Markets, Weather

U.S. grains: Wheat climbs on global weather woes

By GFM Network News, Julie Ingwersen June 6, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures climbed nearly two per cent on Wednesday on a mix of technical buying and worries about persistent dry weather in major exporting countries including Russia and Australia. Corn and soybeans sagged as weather in the U.S. crop belt remained mostly favourable. Chicago Board of Trade July wheat settled

Other, Weather

What makes thunderstorms truly severe?

A storm in the middle of a warm air mass can’t get at the key ingredients for ‘severe’ status

By Daniel Bezte June 6, 2018

As heat continues to build across the Prairies, the chances for thunderstorms have also increased. We began our look at thunderstorm fundamentals that lead to garden-variety thunderstorms, but while these types of thunderstorms are fun to watch, we all know how quickly they can turn into severe thunderstorms. A couple of weeks ago we talked

Brown mustard. (Peggy Greb photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Weather

Mustard looking to rebound, if weather co-operates

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin June 5, 2018

CNS Canada — Canadian mustard acres may be up on the year, but key growing regions missed out on recent rain and will need more moisture as the season progresses, in order to prevent a repeat of 2017’s drought-stricken crop. “Mustard was offering some profit potential compared to some of the other options out there,

After 2017 drought conditions, water quality in some areas may still not be ideal for livestock to drink.

Livestock, Weather

Water woes can hurt cattle

Dry conditions for the past many months could mean trouble in dugouts

By NDSU Release June 5, 2018

Many producers are continuing to feel the effects of the 2017 drought, which are lingering into the 2018 grazing season. Numerous ponds and dugouts dried up as a result of the drought, and any water remaining in others may not be the best quality. “Water quality in ponds and dugouts still may be compromised by

Crop Report, Crops, Weather

Rapid crop growth seen, insect pressures on the rise

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for June 4

By Manitoba Agriculture June 4, 2018

Seeding progress estimated at 99 per cent complete across Manitoba. Widespread rainfall throughout Manitoba, although amounts variable within each region. The recent rains and warm temperatures have resulted in rapid crop growth. Herbicide applications continue as field conditions allow and crop and weeds reach the appropriate stage. Flea beetle activity reported throughout the province, with

A previously parched agricultural Manitoba got some needed relief last week with a series of rain- and thunderstorms.

Local news, Weather

Drinking it in

Many farmers got their wish  for rain in late May, although not everyone was so lucky

By Alexis Stockford June 1, 2018

Last week was a cool drink of water for much of Manitoba, but patches of the province are still gasping for rain. Late May broke the dry spell that had been gripping almost all of agricultural Manitoba for April and May. “The rain that happened a week and a half ago didn’t really hit the

Other, Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: Active summer pattern developing

Issued May 28, 2018: Covering the period from May 30 to June 6, 2018

By Daniel Bezte May 31, 2018

As I pointed out in last week’s forecast, some areas would see rain while other areas might miss out, and this is exactly what happened. While some regions have seen the drought conditions come to an end, other areas continue to struggle with dry conditions. For this forecast period, it looks like we may just

Other, Weather

The hottest Manitoba summers

For the Winnipeg area, 1983 still reigns as the hottest July-August stretch of all

By Daniel Bezte May 29, 2018

Several years ago, I took the time to analyze summer temperatures to see when the hottest summer occurred. With the summerlike heat we are beginning to see, I thought it would be interesting to take another look at that data. Surprisingly, trying to find and pull out heat waves that have hit southern and central

Crop Report, Crops, Weather

Seeding nears completion, rapid germination, crop growth seen

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for May 28

By Manitoba Agriculture May 28, 2018

Seeding is nearing completion for the 2018 season in Manitoba, with progress estimated at 94 per cent complete. Most areas of the province received rainfall, although amounts were variable. Additional precipitation is needed in many areas. The recent rains combined with warm temperatures have resulted in rapid germination, emergence, and crop growth. Herbicide applications are

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