Crops
Spring wheat cash prices in Western Canada posted double-digit increases for the week ended Oct. 3, while durum bids were up much more modestly.
Crops
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Strong gains for red spring varieties
Combining in Saskatchewan ahead of five-year average
Harvesting in Saskatchewan is in the home stretch as warm and dry conditions for the week ended Sept. 30 saw a 12-point gain to 91 per cent complete, the provincial agriculture department reported.
China to grow more corn in 2024/25
Corn production in China is expected to increase to 293 million tonnes in 2024/25, said a report from the United States Department of Agriculture attache in Beijing, with improved yields overriding a slight reduction in harvested area.
New machine learning model offers simple solution to crop yield predictions
A new machine-learning model for predicting crop yield using environmental data and genetic information could lead to development of higher-performing crop varieties.
EU cuts wheat crop estimate to 12-year low
European wheat production forecast at 12-year low. Corn, barley, oilseeds also down on year.
The on-farm storage question
Should you build new or expand existing grain storage on your operation? There’s no easy answer
There are compelling reasons for farmers to invest in on-farm grain storage. It offers them flexibility in marketing and the opportunity to get better prices later in the crop year.
AGI cleans up the drying yard
A new pre-cleaner can make grain dryers cleaner and more efficient
AGI's Milltech Pre Cleaner removes foreign material from grain before it reaches the dryer, making drying less messy and more efficient.
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest nears 80 per cent despite rain
Despite rainfall across Saskatchewan, the province's harvest still advanced five points at 79 per cent complete as of Sept. 23. This year's pace is currently ahead of the five-year and 10-year averages.
Manitoba Crop Report: Heavy rainfalls slow harvest
Manitoba harvest advances to 58 per cent complete, despite rain delays.
Pulse weekly: Wide-ranging yields for Manitoba dry beans, peas
Yields for Manitoba dry beans and peas vary depending on where you are in the province, according to the Manitoba government's pulse specialist.
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