CNS Canada — Harvest started this week for some barley crops in southern Alberta — parts of which have reported little or no rain for weeks. “I’m in southern Alberta […] Read more
Southern Alta. barley harvest underway
Canola growers working to reduce honeybee winterkill
CNS Canada — The number of Prairie canola acres makes the region a great place for honeybees to thrive — but given increasing winterkill rates, canola growers must make sure […] Read more
Russia’s sanctions no surprise for pork industry
CNS Canada — Russian sanctions implemented last week halting food imports from the U.S., Canada and the European Union have jarred Canada’s pork industry, which exports a large amount of […] Read more
Majority of Manitoba corn progressing on time
CNS Canada — Despite sporadic crop conditions across the province, the majority of Manitoba’s corn crops are reported to be progressing on time. “It basically depends where you are in […] Read more
Durum prices, quality vary
CNS Canada — The Canadian durum crop is currently seeing a wide range in both crop quality and prices. “It looks like the prices are quite volatile,” said Jerry Klassen, […] Read more
CBOT corn following wheat higher, but upside limited
CNS Canada — Corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade closed higher on the week ending Wednesday, closing at US$3.6325 a bushel for September contracts. “You could probably go […] Read more
Slow sales, transportation keep Prairie feed grain supported
CNS — Feed grain prices are above milling prices in some areas of Western Canada right now due to complicated travel logistics and patient farmers, says an industry analyst. “Just […] Read more
Manitoba aerial sprayers flooded with business
CNS Canada — Excessive moisture in southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan has caused flooding and complications not only for farmers on the ground, but also for the aerial spraying industry. “We’re […] Read more
Extent of flood damage to winter wheat not yet known
CNS Canada — While many crops in southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan are considered a write-off this year due to excessive precipitation and flooding, winter wheat is sitting in an area […] Read more
Mustard acres at a high, eyeing blooming stage
CNS Canada –– Canadian mustard acreage is at a high right now, and the crop has avoided the bulk of the damage from the excessive precipitation in the past few […] Read more
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