Crops & Production Tips

Spring seeding entering final stretch in Saskatchewan

By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 22, 2025

Seeding operations are nearing their final stages in Saskatchewan, with 72 per cent of intended acres in the ground as of May 19, according to the latest provincial crop report. That was up 23 points from the previous week and compares with the five-year average of 60 per cent done.

Organic growers have watched conventional crop prices rise over the past few months which has cut into their premiums. Photo: iStock/Getty Images

Crops, News, Reuters

IGC raises 2025/26 world corn crop forecast

By Reuters May 22, 2025

The International Grains Council (IGC) on Thursday raised its forecast for 2025/26 global corn production, driven partly by a slight upward revision in the outlook for Brazil's crop.

Crops, Markets

Manitoba seeding 12 points ahead of pace

Most spring wheat in the ground

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm May 21, 2025

Manitoba farmers pushed their spring planting to 57 per cent complete as of May 21, up 24 points from a week ago, the province's agriculture department reported.

Canola, Crops, Markets, News

AAFC ups canola exports, but leaves ending stocks unchanged

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By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 21, 2025

Canadian canola exports in 2024/25 will be at least a million tonnes above earlier projections, but ending stocks remain to be seen as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada had to make some creative calculations in their latest supply/demand report.

Canola, Markets

ICE Weekly: No end to July canola’s rise: trader

July canola may have more room to grow

By Adam Peleshaty May 21, 2025

A Winnipeg-based trader is very bullish on July canola, due to depleted stocks and ongoing export demand.

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT Weekly: Coming weeks to see stronger soybean, corn prices

Expected to rise mid-May to mid-June

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm May 21, 2025

Futures for soybeans and corn on the Chicago Board of Trade are set to rise for two reasons, said Steve Georgy, president of Allendale Inc. in McHenry, Illinois — the planting progress being made by United States farmers and "seasonality"

Crops, Forages

Perennial and annual grazing mixes go head to head

A recent study at the U of S compares production, animal performance and sustainability metrics across grazing mixes

By Lisa Guenther May 21, 2025

Researchers measured performance of four different blends, grazed by yearling steers in 14-acre paddocks over two years at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence near Clavet, just southeast of Saskatoon.

Markets, News, Pulses

Pulse weekly: Early start expected for Indian monsoon

Rains bode well for crop production

By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 20, 2025

The onset of India’s annual southwest monsoon is expected over the next four-to-five days, which would make for the earliest start of the rainy season since 2009 and sets the stage for good crop production going forward.

Barley, Canola, Cereals, Hay, Markets, News, Oats, Pasture, Peas, Spring Wheat

Alberta seeding leaps ahead by almost 30 points

Moisture levels still strong despite declines

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm May 20, 2025

Spring planting in Alberta made a 27-point jump at 47 per cent complete during the week ended May 13, according to the latest crop report from the province. That's 21 points above the five-year average.

Crops, Equipment, Features

Bourgault test-drives deep-banding phosphorus

At its test sites, the manufacturer is setting P deep down in soil to see if plants can access it throughout the season

By Braedyn Wozniak May 19, 2025

At its home base in northeastern Saskatchewan, cultivator maker Bourgault is attempting to maximize yield by deep-banded phosphorus into typically untouched dirt.

Daily Network News

FCC raises inflation forecast on surging commodity prices

U.S. urges WTO members to rethink core tariff rule in face of China threat

Speculators add to bullish bets in canola

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