Above normal precipitation over the past few weeks has slowed harvest progress in Ontario. The region north of Toronto received 20 to 40 millimetres of precipitation during the first half […] Read more
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Rain slows Ontario harvest progress
Soybean yield looking strong, corn might be lower than earlier estimates
U.S. soy prices grind lower on higher production, lower demand
Wheat price fundamentals are strong with lower production in many parts of the world
As of Oct. 5, the Ontario soybean harvest was approximately 60 per cent complete while the corn harvest was in the early stages. Intermittent showers are in the forecast for […] Read more
StatsCan reduces yield projections for soy, increases corn yield
Satellite-based modelling may not reflect true potential for soy, as field and crop tours show yields should be higher
Ontario and U.S. corn and soybean production estimates have been raised since last month. Statistics Canada released its satellite model crop estimates based on conditions in late August. The Ontario […] Read more
Statistics Canada yield estimates useful for market predictions
Hurricane Ida, good Canada and U.S. soybean crops factor into projections
Statistics Canada released its first yield and production estimate on Aug. 30. Satellite technology was used to model crop yields as of July 30 and the actual harvested area was […] Read more
Markets education started at the farm
A global lens on crops is critical for profitable marketing decisions
I’ve been writing the Farmtario market column for some time and have enjoyed the feedback from farmers and industry representatives. Every year has a specific set of challenges. No two […] Read more
Shipping container crisis
What do old crop soybeans stuck in Ontario elevators mean for the 2021 harvest?
A shortage of shipping containers to export last year’s Identity Preserved soybeans is plugging elevators just as Ontario farmers prepare for a record harvest this fall. Martin Vanderloo, president of […] Read more
Above-average yields likely for corn, soybeans
Weather in critical month of August favourable for seed development
Most of the Ontario growing region has received 115 to 150 per cent of normal precipitation in the last 30 days. July temperatures were two to three degrees below normal. […] Read more
ICE weekly outlook: Major canola supply issues ahead
MarketsFarm – There’s a looming problem that’s on the verge of surfacing in the Canadian canola market – many growers will be unable to fulfill their contracts due to lower […] Read more
Wheat yield is good, but only 50 per cent could make milling grade
A lot of Ontario wheat was flattened by rains and much of that sprouted
The Ontario growing region has received more than 150 per cent of normal precipitation over the past 30 days, while temperatures have been two to three degrees above average. The […] Read more
July USDA report neutral for corn and soybeans but bullish for wheat
Ontario row crops are on pace for average yields if weather cooperates
The bulk of the Ontario growing region received 50 to as much as 100 millimetres of precipitation during the first half of July. The corn and soybean crops have been […] Read more