CNS Canada – The prairie malting barley crop is faring reasonable well in the hot, dry weather, but crop watchers will have a better idea of protein content in a […] Read more
Dry weather not a problem for malt barley crop, so far
Feed barley defies expectations as prices rally
CNS Canada – Feed barley prices have no business being where they are, based on supply-demand fundamentals, but that hasn’t quelled the rally. With prices for old crop sitting a […] Read more
North Dakota bean acreage down, as crops get off to good start
Hotter-than-normal temperatures have created concern in leading U.S. edible bean-producing state
The dry edible bean crop in North Dakota is shaping up well, according to Tom Kennelly, president of Northarvest Bean Growers Association. “But there are spots that got adequate moisture […] Read more
Ontario, Manitoba corn crops need rain
CNS Canada — Corn development in key growing areas of Ontario and Manitoba remains highly variable as the crop nears its yield-determining phase. “The pollination stage is the critical part […] Read more
Prairie hay crops look thin in many areas
CNS Canada — Many farmers taking off their first hay cuts are also gathering more talking points to grumble over at coffee row. While many producers are still working to […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Barley exports could signal market strength
CNS Canada — Jeff Nielsen, a director with Alberta Barley, expected barley exports to make a strong showing. Numbers recently posted by the Canadian Grain Commission confirmed the good news […] Read more
Chinese demand boosting Canadian wheat, barley exports
CNS Canada — China is making major moves to import more Canadian wheat and barley this year. Data released by the Canadian Grain Commission show China more than tripled its […] Read more
Ag balance sheet points to stable Canadian farm economy
Farm real estate now accounts for more than three quarters of farm asset value
Canadian farmers saw their farm equity climb 6.9 per cent last year compared to the year before and Farm Credit Canada’s principal agricultural economist said that falls in line with […] Read more
National job vacancy rate increases in ag sector
CNS Canada — The national job vacancy rate in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector is increasing compared to the same period a year ago. Data for the first […] Read more
Firm, steady flax prices seen in the cards
CNS Canada — Farmers with flax in the ground should be pleased come autumn. Statistics Canada revised its seeded acreage estimate downward in late June and that, combined with lower […] Read more
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