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July 17, 2018
Data and maps from weather stations across the Prairies are available to Glacier FarmMedia members at the WeatherFarm website, where you can also sign up for a daily forecast email for your area. On the go? Get the WeatherFarm mobile app, available for iPhone and Android devices. To learn more about the […]
Forecaster sees 65 per cent chance of El Nino emerging in fall
July 15, 2018
Reuters — Chances of the emergence of the El Nino weather pattern have increased to 65 per cent during the fall and 70 per cent during winter 2018-19, a U.S. government weather forecaster said on Thursday. The last El Nino, a pattern that brings a warming of ocean surface temperatures […]
Farmers told to make most of weather markets
July 12, 2018
With seeding complete and weather now the dominant market force, farmers can take advantage of their unique position, if they know how. Brian Clancey of Stat Publishing said farmers have a front-row seat to what is happening in their fields, and that gives them the upper hand in marketing this time of year. “Farmers, when […] Read more
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Scattered showers welcomed in Saskatchewan, but more needed
July 6, 2018
Winnipeg (CNS Canada) – Scattered showers alleviated dryness concerns across much of Saskatchewan during the week ended July 2, but more moisture will be needed as crops develop, according to the latest crop report from Saskatchewan Agriculture, released July 5. The majority of crops in the province were in good condition and at their normal […] Read more
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How farmers can use weather markets to their advantage
July 5, 2018
With seeding complete and weather now the dominant market force, farmers can take advantage of their unique position, if they know how. Brian Clancey of Stat Publishing said farmers have a front-row seat to what is happening in their fields and that gives them the upper hand in marketing this time of year. “Farmers, when […] Read more
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Consider canola crop’s potential yield before spraying
June 20, 2018
As July approaches and crop canopies close, sclerotinia will be on the minds of many canola growers. But will it pay to spray? Fungicide applications are more likely to be profitable when the canola hits 30-40 bushels per acre, said Colleen Redlick, senior technical development specialist at BASF. Justine Cornelsen, […]
Ag News
Pulse weekly outlook: Wider price spreads likely with big chickpea crop ahead
July 17, 2018
CNS Canada — Canadian farmers planted their largest chickpea crop in more than a decade in 2018, with the bigger crop likely to lead to a wider price spread between larger- and smaller-calibre supplies. Statistics Canada has placed chickpea acreage for 2018 at 468,900 acres, which would be well above […]
U.S. grains: Soy, corn rise on decline in crop conditions
July 17, 2018
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean and corn futures rose on Tuesday as lower-than-expected crop ratings and increased hopes for a resolution to the U.S.-China trade battle helped to extend a recovery from sharp losses last week. The markets advanced after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Monday that […]
U.S. livestock: CME lean hogs, live cattle end lower
July 17, 2018
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. lean hog futures fell on Tuesday for a second straight session, pressured by technical selling, ample pork supplies and worries that trade tensions with China and Mexico will curb export demand, traders said. “We still have cheaper grain, increased (hog) weight potential down the line […]
Hot weather, Chinese interest pushes canola higher
July 16, 2018
Winnipeg – Canola contracts on the ICE Futures Canada platform posted modest gains to start the week, following advances in U.S. soybeans. Hot weather across Western Canada continues to stress dry regions in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Technical buying was a feature of the day. There are ideas China is more interested in canola than normal, […] Read more
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U.S. spring wheat, durum expected to surge
July 13, 2018
(CNS Canada) — Data released today from the United States National Agricultural Statistics Service showed large increases in spring wheat and durum production this year. Spring wheat production in the country, not including durum, is forecast at 614 million bushels, up 48 percent from 2017. Of that, 584 million bu., or 95 percent of production, […] Read more
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Canola weakens at day’s end
July 12, 2018
Winnipeg (CNS Canada) – ICE Futures canola contracts were weaker on Thursday, as bearish chart signals and ideas that the commodity remains expensive compared to other oilseeds weighed on prices. Relatively favourable Prairie crop conditions added to the softer tone, despite lingering concerns over excessive dryness in some areas excessive moisture in others. Updated supply/demand […] Read more
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