(Resource News International) — An eight-day streak of favourable weather allowed farmers in Alberta to make significant seeding progress across the province, according to a crop specialist with the provincial Ag-Info Centre. Seeding operations had been estimated at 20 to 25 per cent complete on May 13. Seeding of the various crops in southern Alberta […] Read more
Alta. seeding half to two-thirds done: AARD
Higher pork prices may just be temporary
(Resource News International) — The rate of North American sow liquidation and reduced pork production has been a key factor in rising prices for Canada’s hog producers, but the jury is still out on whether these values will continue to move higher in 2008, according to a forecast by a Saskatchewan Agriculture livestock analyst. “Live […] Read more
Alta. seeding over 20 per cent done: AARD
(Resource News International) — Favourable weather conditions have allowed farmers in Alberta to make aggressive seeding progress across the province. “Seeding in the province on average is estimated at 20 to 25 per cent complete,” said Harry Brook, a crop specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development’s Ag Info Centre at Stettler. While seeding operations […] Read more
Few changes expected in Prairie seeded acres
(Resource News International) — With the exception of some weather-related problems, producers in Western Canada are believed to be staying the course in terms of their seeding choices this spring. “As in the past, there has been some very variable conditions, which has probably resulted in some switching of crops in select locations in Western […] Read more
Canada, Russia to meet on pork barriers
(Resource News International) — Canadian and Russian officials will meet this week in attempt to restore the shipments of Canadian pork to Russia, an official with the Canadian Pork Council said. “Canadian pork shipments to Russia were halted on March 31, 2008 when the agreement template for the issuance of import licenses terminated between the […] Read more
StatsCan grain stocks report neutral on markets
(Resource News International) — Few surprises were seen in Statistics Canada’s report on grain stocks in all positions for the period ended March 31, as estimates for the main crops came well within pre-report expectations. Market participants commented that the focus of the market has already turned to new-crop issues. “All the main numbers generally […] Read more
Debate continues on Man. corn acres
(Resource News International) — The debate on just how much corn will be planted in Manitoba continues to rage, with some market participants not willing to go along with a recent Statistics Canada acreage survey that suggested seeded area will be down in 2008. Seeded area to corn in Manitoba in the April 21 survey […] Read more
Cool weather delays Prairie seeding
(Resource News International) — Below-normal temperatures, combined with excessively wet conditions in northern areas, have prevented producers in Western Canada from actively getting seeding operations off and running. Seeding operations across the Prairies were already well underway at this time a year ago, observers noted. “Temperatures at this time a year ago were 24°C and […] Read more
Alberta farmers ready for seeding
(Resource News International) — Alberta’s farmers are ready to start seeding — at least, as soon as conditions allow it. Varying accumulations of snow over the past week have essentially brought any seeding operations in the province of Alberta to a complete standstill, according to crop specialist Neil Whatley at the provincial Ag-Info Centre at […] Read more
StatsCan acreage estimate yields few surprises
(Resource News International) — There were few surprises Monday in Statistics Canada’s first acreage survey for the 2008 season, although forecast seeded area for barley, oats and some specialty crops were considered by market participants to be a bit on the low side. The agency’s durum estimate was also considered to be a bit lower […] Read more
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