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File photo of the northern lights over snow and stubble on a Saskatchewan field. (Nancy Anderson/iStock/Getty Images)

Prairie Forecast: Warmer, colder… then snow?

Issued Oct. 18, covering Oct. 18-25

By Daniel Bezte, GFM Network News October 18, 2023

Not surprisingly for this time of the year, the last forecast didn’t play out exactly as expected, but overall, it was pretty darn close. The large area of high pressure that was forecasted to develop over the northern Prairies and slowly drop southward did just as forecast, but over the first few days the high […] Read more

Pinto beans. (Vergani_Fotografia/iStock/Getty Images)

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Pulse weekly outlook: Smaller North American dry bean crops to underpin prices

Canada's edible bean crop estimated smallest since 2016

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News October 17, 2023

MarketsFarm — Variable weather conditions during the 2023 growing season cut into edible bean production in some key North American growing regions, with tighter supplies overall likely to keep prices well supported. “The whole world is a little short of beans this year,” said Mitch Coulter, executive director of the Northarvest Bean Growers Association in […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Most bids lower

U.S. wheat futures down on week

By GFM Network News October 14, 2023

MarketsFarm — Bids for Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat were lower in Manitoba, but higher in the rest of the Prairies, while those for Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) and Canada Western Amber Durum (CWAD) wheat also went down during the week ended Thursday. U.S. wheat futures declined for the week, but were supported […] Read more

Two pumpkins arrive for a weigh-off on Oct. 7, 2023 at Smoky Lake, Alta., about 115 km northeast of Edmonton, as part of the 33rd annual Great White North Smoky Lake Pumpkin Festival. Don Crews of Lloydminster secured his champion title with a 2,037.5-lb. pumpkin. (Photo: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Reuters)

General, Weather

Prairie Forecast: Sprawling high to bring dry, seasonably warm weather

Issued Oct. 11, covering Oct. 11-17

By Daniel Bezte, GFM Network News October 12, 2023

For the first time in a while, the last forecast period did not play out exactly as the weather models predicted, thanks mostly to a strong area of low pressure that moved westwards from the Atlantic into central Ontario last weekend and into the first half of this week. While the low didn’t impact the […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Demand for feed grains ‘in a lull’

U.S. corn harvest a work in progress

By GFM Network News October 12, 2023

MarketsFarm — Despite prices continuing to come down for feed grains in Western Canada, demand for them is currently at a standstill, according to Susanne Leclerc of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton. “I think we’re in that lull time right now between corn and barley (deliveries) as the (U.S.) corn harvest is underway,” Leclerc said, […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Steam evaporates off yearling market

August 2024 feeder futures at a premium

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News October 10, 2023

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded steady to $4 lower. The yearling quality continues to fade as thicker flesh levels are starting to appear. Steer calves were down $4-$8 on average while heifer calves were down $15 to as much as $20 in some cases. From a seasonal perspective, the calf market […] Read more

Barley. (Doug Wilson photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Lack of overseas demand brings down prices

'It feels like for now, we've kind of bottomed out'

By GFM Network News October 6, 2023

MarketsFarm — As the grain harvest wraps up in Western Canada, feed grain prices continued to move downward. However, harvest pressure was not the only reason for their declines. Evan Peterson of JGL Commodities at Moose Jaw, Sask. heard others say their crops were larger than anticipated — but there were additional factors adding pressure […] Read more

File photos of Yukon ranchland. (StockstudioX/iStock/Getty Images)

General, Weather

Prairie Forecast: Building western ridge to bring warming trend

Issued Oct. 4, covering Oct. 4-10

By Daniel Bezte, GFM Network News October 4, 2023

Last week’s weather forecast played out close to what the weather models were predicting. Western regions saw cooler-than-average temperatures move in, while eastern regions saw a brief return to summer-like temperatures. This pattern was a response to an area of low pressure that spun up over the central U.S. during the second half of the […] Read more

Manitoba’s incumbent NDP ag critic Diljeet Brar and Tory ag minister Derek Johnson appeared with Green Party leader Janine Gibson and Liberal candidate Neil Stewart (l-r) on Sept. 12, 2023 at a forum hosted by the Manitoba Farm Writers and Broadcasters Association. (Manitoba Co-operator photo by Geralyn Wichers)

General

Manitoba legislature’s agriculture leaders to return under new management

NDP scores majority over incumbent Tories

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News October 4, 2023

Manitoba’s incumbent agriculture minister and lead opposition agriculture critic are headed back to the legislature — but under a new seating plan. Opposition leader Wab Kinew’s New Democrats are expected to form a majority government coming out of Tuesday’s provincial election, unseating incumbent premier Heather Stefanson’s Progressive Conservatives. Just after 1 a.m. Wednesday, NDP candidates […] Read more

File photo of black beans. (Nhattienphoto/iStock/Getty Images)

Crops, Pulses

Pulse weekly outlook: ‘Average’ dry bean crop in Manitoba

Won't be close to last year's 'pretty phenomenal' crop

By GFM Network News October 4, 2023

MarketsFarm — As Manitoba’s pulse harvest neared completion, a provincial pulse specialist says it will vary as to whether dry bean growers are satisfied with the result. Dennis Lange said that 96 per cent of Manitoba’s dry bean crop has already come off the field. In the central region, 97 per cent of its dry […] Read more

GFM Network News

Canadian alpacas impress American judge at Agribition

U.S. grains: Chicago grains firm as traders gauge China purchases

U.S. livestock: Futures rally ahead of U.S. Thanksgiving

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