As of Oct. 18, we estimate the Ontario soybean harvest was 40 per cent complete and corn progress stood at 30 per cent. Cooler temperatures delayed row crop harvest by […] Read more
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Ontario farmers sell plenty from big corn crop
Ukraine war, Russian competition limit export demand for province’s corn
Harvest surge expected to lower soybean prices
Rain delayed Ontario corn and soybean harvests but yields are strong
At the end of September, Ontario farmers were in the early stages of the corn and soybean harvests. The corn harvest is 15 to 20 days behind normal and the […] Read more
Export demand improves for Ontario soybeans
Soybeans yields look good and crush margins favour soybeans over canola
The Ontario growing region received 85 to 115 per cent of normal precipitation in August and the southern region around Windsor had over 150 per cent of normal rainfall. Temperatures […] Read more
EU ag commissioner pushes for extension of Ukraine grain import ban
Restrictions due to expire Friday
Brussels/Bucharest | Reuters — The EU agriculture commissioner said on Tuesday said he believes the European Commission should extend a temporary ban on Ukraine imports into five neighouring EU states, […] Read more
Corn crop projection increased
Wheat market at seasonal low, and moving wheat out of Russia is becoming more difficult
From July 15 through Aug. 14, the Ontario growing region received 85 to 115 per cent of normal precipitation. Certain pockets northeast of Toronto received 150 to 200 per cent […] Read more
High quality Russian wheat influences all markets
Ontario corn at seasonal lows but European demand expected in fall
During July, the region west of Toronto received 150-200 per cent of normal precipitation. North and east of Toronto, farmers received 115-150 per cent of normal rainfall with isolated pockets […] Read more
Timely rain and heat boost Ontario crop estimates
Declining U.S. crop quality could mean opportunities for Ontario growers in 2024
From June 22 through July 21, the Ontario growing region received 150 to 200 per cent of normal precipitation. Certain regions north of Windsor and north of Toronto received more […] Read more
Trade surprised by June USDA acreage survey
Soybeans down, corn up from March report
As of July 8, the Ontario growing region has received average to above average precipitation while temperatures were one to three degrees below normal. Ontario corn, soybean and winter wheat […] Read more
Large acreage means bigger-than-average Ontario wheat crop
Lack of local demand keeps Ontario corn bids low despite broader market jump
The corn and soybean futures markets have incorporated a risk premium due to the uncertainty in production. Trades are comparing this year to 1998 when there was a widespread North […] Read more
Dry weather trims yield estimates for North American crops
Crop conditions deteriorate in U.S. Midwest, Ontario could experience yield drags
From May 15 through June 15, the bulk of the Ontario growing region received 40-60 per cent of normal precipitation and some pockets received less than 40 per cent of […] Read more