MarketsFarm – It was a record-breaking year for both of Canada’s two major freight railways. In separate news releases to the public on August 3, both Canadian National Railway (CN […] Read more
Cereals
CN, CP railways break grain shipping records
Klassen: Drought conditions spur on fall cattle run
Compared to last week, Western Canadian feeder yearling prices were relatively unchanged; calves traded $2 to $5 lower. The fall run has started. Drought like conditions have caused many ranchers […] Read more
New app helps farmers weigh options for cropping decisions
Resilient Fields is a free web-based tool that simplifies decision-making
There is no shortage of information available to farmers to help them make management decisions on-farm, but often this information results in mixed messages, and can even be conflicting. The […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Reduced yields starting to become a reality
MarketsFarm – As old crop stocks of feed barley and feed wheat continue to dwindle, the realization of reduced yields is now supporting bids for new crop. “Down here, there […] Read more
Grassy weeds in winter wheat at harvest
OMAFRA Field Crop Report for July 28
Three different types of grassy weeds have been found above the winter wheat canopy at harvest this year. To prevent them from becoming a problem, they need to be identified […] Read more
Crop quality greater in western Manitoba
MarketsFarm – While the western parts of Manitoba are seeing healthy crops, the eastern and Interlake regions aren’t so fortunate, according to Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development. Crop ratings for […] Read more
Grain-based foods popular in post-pandemic world
Altered purchasing behaviours and personal preferences may bring opportunities
Homemade sourdough bread might not last into post-pandemic life, but that doesn’t mean the popularity of wheat and grains will diminish overall. Changing consumption behaviour offers many opportunities for the […] Read more
Southern, eastern North Dakota spring wheat yields hurt by drought
Mandan, N.D. | Reuters – Spring wheat yields in southern and east central North Dakota are well below average as a severe drought slashed production potential in the country’s top […] Read more
Klassen: Feed barley rally pressures feeder cattle market
Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearling steers traded $4 to $8 lower while heifers were down $2 to $4. Calves traded $5 to as much as $10 below week-ago […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans lower on the week
Traders look at long-term weather; wheat flat
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago corn and soybean futures slipped on Friday, pressured by extended forecasts calling for cooler weather into August, though hot, dry weather in the coming week […] Read more