CNS Canada — Traders’ attention at the ICE Futures Canada canola market has now turned to western Canadian weather and news south of the border. While there was a reprieve […] Read more
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ICE weekly outlook: Weather, U.S./China relations influence canola
Feed weekly outlook: Late winter underpins Prairie barley bids
CNS Canada — Lingering winter weather across the Prairies means cattle are eating more grain, but the possibility of delayed seeding also means farmers with grain to sell are eyeing […] Read more
Case IH bringing more technology to drills and air carts
Case IH has improved maneuverability and added tank-mounted weigh scales to its seeding equipment, as it works to improve efficiency in seeding operations. “Seeding equipment steadily grows in popularity,” said […] Read more
Spring outlook cooler for Prairies, warmer for Ontario
Growers in parts of Ontario may get an early start on planting this spring, while Prairie fields may see lingering snow and later-than-average last frosts. WeatherFarm’s spring forecast, powered by […] Read more
Winter cereal growers in holding pattern as clouds loom
CNS Canada — Dry conditions in southern areas of Saskatchewan and Alberta are limiting winter cereal seeding so far, as farmers wait for rain. But that’s not the best strategy, […] Read more
Soggy forecast worries Prairie farmers in race to seed crops
Winnipeg | Reuters — Heavy rain forecast for the soggiest parts of the Prairies this week is likely to further delay seeding in the world’s biggest canola-exporting country, meteorologists say. […] Read more
Production outlook keeps canary seed under pressure
CNS Canada — Excess soil moisture is holding up planting of canary seed in Saskatchewan, though according to one market watcher, the overall production outlook for 2017 is good, leaving […] Read more
ICE weekly outlook: Weather to spark ‘tug-of-war’ in canola
CNS Canada — ICE Futures Canada canola traders are keenly watching Prairie weather, with variability expected to keep the market choppy in the near term, one analyst says. “There’s a […] Read more
Prairie oats at tipping point
CNS Canada –– Seeding delays in Western Canada could see more area shift into oats, which need a shorter growing season and minimal inputs compared to other options. However, with […] Read more
Prairie feed wheat, barley at seasonal highs
CNS Canada –– Feed barley and feed wheat appear to be settling into some seasonal highs, according to a market-watcher in Alberta. “Whether it goes up much more remains to […] Read more