Sulphur (S) deficiency in winter wheat. S and Mn deficiency are appearing in fields: S deficiency appears as yellowing on the whole leaf starting with new growth. Mn deficiency will show a distinct striping pattern with necrotic areas, on new growth.

How Ontario crops are shaping up so far

OMAFRA Field Crop Report for the week of May 9

Cereals Winter wheat is advanced by 10-14 days in southern Ontario compared to other years, particularly in early planted fields. Fields in Essex are now at the early boot stages. Regions of the province further north and east as well as later planted fields are not as advanced and are at the first to second […] Read more

The world soybean market is digesting South American harvest pressure and North American production forecasts.

North American soybean prices soften

The U.S. will need to carry the world in corn until late June and July

This month, traders will be focused on the U.S. planting pace and North American weather. Last month, a large portion of Ontario received over 150 per cent of normal precipitation. Quick lookSoybeans: Argentina will dominate the soymeal and soyoil market over the next month as harvest nears 20 per cent complete. Brazil’s soybean export offers […] Read more










Latest USDA report supportive for corn; neutral to bearish for soybeans, wheat

Latest USDA report supportive for corn; neutral to bearish for soybeans, wheat

Geopolitical risks, weather issues may create volatile grain and oilseeds markets this summer

Recent weather suggests Ontario planting will occur in line with the five-year average or slightly later. A later planted crop tends to result in lower yields. Quick lookSoybeans: Ontario soybean production is expected to reach 4.031 million tonnes.Corn: Leafhopper damage has lowered Argentine yield forecasts.Wheat: European production will be lower and there are quality concerns. […] Read more