Proudly Canadian
With local production of SuperU about to come on line, Prairie farmers have a longer list of nitrogen enhancing products to evaluate
When white mould became an issue for Manitoba soybean growers in 2013, there were many debates about the benefits of fungicde
This past season was the first time in a number of years, probably since 2010, that white mould in soybeans has been an issue for growers in Manitoba. It raised all sorts of questions about the disease itself, management practises to mitigate infection and what fungicides are available to suppress or control the disease. Dennis […] Read moreFalling crop prices may be a marketing challenge. Here are things to consider as you take your crop to the market this fall
Last year was a bonus year for most western Canadian crop producers. Because of the drought in the U.S., crop prices during the last crop year were much higher than they would have otherwise been. In 2012 western Canadian crop quality was generally good, and demand was strong relative to available supplies. In contrast, this […] Read moreLike farmers, grain companies use government production forecasts to help determine where markets are going
Stats Can’s crop production estimates can have a big impact on prices. Find out how they come up with these numbers
Statistics Canada (StatsCan), a federal government department, conducts the farm surveys that obtain information about crop production, seeded areas, harvested areas, expected yields and production in Canada. Stats Can surveys The surveys are fielded in a series of six data collection periods and the information is released at pre-scheduled, strategic times during the calendar year. The intention […] Read more
