CNS Canada — Flooding and excess moisture causing crop damage across southern Manitoba are also creating extreme obstacles for livestock producers now scrambling to find pasture land. The damage is […] Read more
Excess moisture costs Man. producers pasture, hayland
Barley acres down, but not expected to keep declining
CNS Canada — Canada’s farmers have seeded their smallest barley crop in 50 years, according to Statistics Canada, but an industry official says he doesn’t think it will remain so […] Read more
Alta. crops in overall good condition, pest issues eyed
CNS Canada — While a large portion of crops in southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan are struggling due to excessive rainfall and flooding, crops in Alberta appear to be faring quite […] Read more
Shipping delays push oat prices downward
CNS Canada — The backlogged rail system in Canada has slowly started to move for certain commodities, but oats continue to remain on the shipping backburner, pushing prices lower according […] Read more
Heavy rains threaten already-delayed Man., Sask. crops
CNS Canada — Heavy precipitation this past weekend has crop producers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan concerned about their already-late crops on wet soils, according to industry participants. “In a lot […] Read more
Flax prices, demand remain strong
CNS Canada — Flax prices in Canada look strong in a year with acreage and export demand both high, according to the Flax Council of Canada. “I think relative to […] Read more
Quinoa acres expanding rapidly
CNS Canada — Canadian quinoa acres have climbed drastically this season and are expected to continue climbing, according to an official with the country’s only quinoa processor. “As of today […] Read more
Oat prices edging down, well off highs
CNS Canada — Canadian oat prices have dropped slightly after a brief incline last week, as the market took same direction from U.S. futures. “It has something to do with […] Read more
Durum market regaining premium to spring wheat
CNS Canada — Canada’s durum market is at a healthy stage after a tough winter and prices are starting to show some impact relative to spring wheat, according to industry […] Read more
Churchill ready for potential record season
CNS Canada — Manitoba’s northern Port of Churchill is gearing up for a record grain shipping season, but will need to receive more grain cars in order to meet those […] Read more
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