CNS Canada — Quality issues with the Canadian durum crop currently being harvested should see the price spreads between top- and low-end grain widen considerably, especially as the carryout from […] Read more
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Quality Canadian durum may be in short supply
Quality still a question for Canada’s big wheat crop
CNS Canada — Canadian farmers are sitting on a very large wheat crop this year, but the moisture that helped boost yields also caused disease issues and supplies of higher-quality […] Read more
Pearce: Winter wheat’s challenges go beyond just the seeding
For the past five growing seasons, winter wheat has taken it on the chin in terms of its status as one of the Big Three crops in Eastern Canada. Compared […] Read more
Alta. feed prices hang steady despite swings in quality
CNS Canada –– As harvest winds to a close across the Prairies, some feedlot operators say they’ve noticed more feed barley and feed wheat out there than they initially thought. […] Read more
Wheat near done flowering, prices could also bloom
CNS Canada –– Weather-related issues ranging from floods to drought have been putting wheat crops at risk globally, bringing potential for prices to move higher. Traders are watching to see […] Read more
New tool launched for fusarium decisions
Saskatchewan farmers trying to decide if they need to spray for fusarium this summer will have new information on hand. The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (SaskWheat) and Saskatchewan Agriculture have […] Read more
Wet weather brings disease worries to Man. winter wheat
CNS Canada — Excess moisture in parts of central Manitoba could bring disease problems to winter wheat fields in the region. Fungicide spraying has occurred to control diseases such as […] Read more