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Large old-crop canola stocks raise new-crop questions

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CNS Canada — Canada grew a million more tonnes of canola in 2015-16 than originally reported, according to updated numbers from Statistics Canada, released Wednesday in connection with the Stocks of Principal Field Crops as of July 31 report. The unexpected revision to the old-crop production now has many industry participants questioning just how large […] Read more
combining wheat
Crops, Features

Summer moisture was either too much or just right

While it will be a struggle to get crop harvested in some parts of Western Canada, other farmers say they are looking at one of their best crops ever

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Despite some early season concerns that 2016 might be a dry year, no one is talking about lack of moisture now as western Canadian farmers head into harvest. Producers contacted for the late-August Farmer Panel report everything from excessive moisture bordering on a wreck to just about perfect conditions with “exceptional” looking crops depending on […] Read more
A wheat crop stands at the ready in NW Sask., taken Aug. 22.
Crops, News, Weather

Saskatchewan harvest ahead of five-year average, despite wet weather

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending August 22

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Despite rain delays in some areas, Saskatchewan producers now have nine per cent of the 2016 crop combined, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report. This is slightly ahead of the five-year (2011-2015) average of eight per cent for this time of year. Twenty-one per cent of the crop is swathed or ready to straight-cut. […] Read more
Canola in the swath near Mervin in northwest Sask. Estimates for average canola yield in the northwest sit at 39 bushels per area, according to the August 15th Sask. Ag Crop Report.
Crops, News

Saskatchewan farmers prepare to reap a monster crop

Yield estimates are above the 10-year average for all crops

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As farmers in north-western Saskatchewan gear up for harvest, it looks like they may have a monster crop on their hands. The latest Saskatchewan Agriculture crop report notes that estimated yields are above the 10-year average across all crops, and the northwest is no exception. “Early pea yields are exceptional,” said Ian Weber, sales manager […] Read more
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Crops, Markets

StatsCan’s canola estimates taken with grain of salt

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CNS Canada — Statistics Canada’s latest crop production estimates are in and while they may raise a few eyebrows, the numbers aren’t likely to cause havoc in the markets, according to most trade analysts. StatsCan on Tuesday pegged canola production in 2016-17 at 17 million tonnes. That compares to pre-report ideas of 15.9 to 20 […] Read more
Harvest starts to hit the bin, progress on par with five-year-average
Crops, News, Weather

Harvest starts to hit the bin, progress on par with five-year-average

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending August 15

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Saskatchewan producers have three per cent of the 2016 crop in the bin, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. Seven per cent of the provincial crop is swathed or ready to straight-cut. Harvest progress is on par with the five-year average (2011-2015). The break in rain showers toward the end of the week allowed […] Read more
rutted field after harvest
Crops, News, Weather

Harvest underway in Sask., farmers dealing with excessive moisture

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending August 8

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Harvest operations are underway in the province. Thirty-five per cent of the winter wheat, 25 per cent of the fall rye, four per cent of the peas and one per cent of the lentils are combined, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. Haying operations continue with 79 per cent of the hay crop now […] Read more
Green peas in the field
Wheat & Chaff

Pulse desiccant dos and don’ts

Agronomy tips... from the field

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The devil’s in the details when it comes time to desiccate your pea, lentils and chickpeas. And with pulses worth more than they’ve ever been, it pays to have as smooth a harvest as possible. Here are a few fundamentals to keep in mind: The first step is to determine the natural maturity of the […] Read more

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