Crops
Prairie farmers don't have to go far right now to see and feel the effects of smoke in the atmosphere — but what their crops will experience this year is a more complicated matter.
Crops
What we know about how wildfire smoke affects Prairie crops
Impacts depend on smoke quantity, plant progress, surrounding weather conditions
USDA’s spring and winter wheat ratings exceed expectations
Recent rains helping crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s weekly crop progress report showed on Monday 50 per cent of U.S. spring wheat and 52 per cent of winter wheat in good to excellent condition, exceeding analyst expectations.
Exploring the possibilities from warming temperatures
European farmers grow crops they couldn’t grow in the past to diversify operations
Farmers are seeking new opportunities to grow crops closer to home due to global trade and supply chain uncertainties.
Evaluating corn and soybean emergence
There is greater flexibility for soybeans, but looking at stands will indicate next steps
Once the corn crop is in the ground and up, it’s time to see just how you and the planter faired. It’s time for field scouting and evaluating stands, along […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soybeans fall to seven-week low; corn eases, wheat climbs
Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Board of Trade soybean and soyoil futures fell to their lowest levels in seven weeks on Monday on worries about demand for U.S. oilseed supplies […] Read more
India extends exemption on pea duty
Canadian pea growers face 100 per cent import tariff into China so continued access to Indian market is welcome news
Canadian pea growers face 100 per cent import tariff into China so continued access to Indian market is welcome news.
Australia forecasts wheat output down 10 per cent on dry conditions
Barley, canola also hit
Australia's wheat production is projected to drop 10 per cent this year to 30.6 million tonnes, with barley and canola output also expected to fall due to dry conditions across several cropping regions, the agriculture ministry, ABARES, said.
Most crops off to good start
Some parts of the Prairies are very dry, but provincial crop specialists say it’s still early in the season
Some parts of the Prairies are very dry, but provincial crop specialists say it's still early in the season
Food grade soy markets stable
Buyers remain steady despite tariff talk, but shipping issues remain possible
The grain market has been volatile due to geopolitical issues and European sustainability requirements, but the market has been comparatively stable for Identity Preservation and food grade soybeans.
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Seeding to be completed next week
Crop progress stands at 88 per cent
Warm and windy conditions allowed Saskatchewan growers to plant 88 per cent of projected acres as of May 28.
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