CNS Canada — For sunflowers it was a tough year that began with dry conditions at seeding time, then more dry weather in July and August, only to be topped […] Read more
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Cold, wet weather delays Prairie sunflower harvest
Canola prices vulnerable after StatsCan report
CNS Canada — The latest acreage report from Statistics Canada failed to surprise most investors in the market, but still could leave canola futures looking overpriced, according to a trader. […] Read more
U.S. grains: Wheat sets two-week high
Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures touched a two-week high above US$5 a bushel on Friday on reduced expectations for France’s harvest while corn prices rose on concerns over […] Read more
Canadian canola area likely above earlier projection
CNS Canada — Canadian farmers likely seeded more canola in 2018 than initial expectations, but industry participants generally expect to see only minor adjustments when Statistics Canada releases its latest […] Read more
Ample supply keeps oats under pressure
CNS Canada — Canadian oat crops are in reasonably good shape following recent rains, though prices may find themselves under pressure as end-users are well covered for the time being. […] Read more
Pulse weekly outlook: Large U.S. crop possible, despite reduced acres
CNS Canada — Farmers in the U.S. may have planted fewer pulse acres in 2018 compared to the previous year — but the reduction was likely not as large as […] Read more
Pulse weekly outlook: Good start despite dry conditions
CNS Canada — Dry soil conditions persist across many areas of Western Canada but the outlook for pulse crops seems fairly promising in one specialist’s view. “For the pulses, seeding […] Read more
Grain trade skeptical of StatsCan’s acreage outlook
CNS Canada — After predictions of record canola area and a drop in pulse acres, traders and analysts are doubtful of Statistics Canada’s predictions for smaller canola acres, much larger […] Read more
Farmland values rise, but interest rates curb market
CNS Canada — Prices of Canadian farmland were seen rising in 2017, with most sales happening in the first half of 2017 before interest rate increases and the drought in […] Read more
Trade predicts fewer pulse acres, another canola record
CNS Canada — With the uncertainty regarding the pulse exports to India, it’s looking like 2018 could see more canola acres planted in Canada. Statistics Canada will release its Principal […] Read more