Ongoing tariff uncertainty continues to curtail demand in the feed sector across the Canadian Prairies, said broker Evan Peterson of JGL Commodities in Saskatoon.
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Feed grains weekly: Looming tariffs scaring away demand
Feed market is ‘wait and see’ says broker
Spring weather to dominate first half of March
Large parts of Argentina, Brazil to be dry
Be it the Canadian Prairies or the United States Midwest, spring-like weather is on its way for the first couple of weeks of March, said Drew Lerner, president and chief agricultural meteorologist for World Weather Inc. in Overland, Kan. Meanwhile, the dryness that has dominated parts of Argentina and Brazil is likely to continue for the next several weeks.
Canadian Prairies, U.S. Midwest to get colder in January as South America becomes hotter, drier
Some warmer temps for Prairies during week of Jan. 6
Meteorologist Drew Lerner said he expects colder than normal temperatures across the Canadian Prairies and much of the United States Midwest in January, while a good portion of South America is to be hotter than normal.
Payoffs and pressures for cereals in a changing Prairie climate
Warmer, wetter, longer growing seasons carry risks as well as rewards
Cereal crops in Western Canada will be influenced by climate change in the coming years — but the impact will depend on both the crop and the primary area of Western Canada where it’s grown. Barley and oats are grown primarily in the cooler regions of the Prairies and will benefit from a longer growing […] Read more
Pulse Weekly: Looking at price shifts in 2024
Production up for most Canadian pulses
Pulses in Canada had quite the year in 2024 with prices closing out the calendar year in the middle of their trading ranges. Production was higher on the year for most pulses. Dry pea output in Canada rose to just short of three million tonnes, up from the 2.61 million harvested in 2023, according to the Statistics Canada principal field crop report issued Dec. 5.
How Prairie fruits fared in 2024
Practical Research: Past assessments show fruit trees do best on northwest- or northeast-facing slopes
We had a very cool spring in 2024, followed by a scorching summer for the third year in a row. So, how did the farm fruit gardens produce this year compared to previous years? The answer is “surprisingly well.” Among my contacts across the Prairies from north to south, fruit production varied from good to […] Read more
More precipitation at the start of winter says Environment and Climate Change Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) presented its winter seasonal outlook on Dec. 4. Officials said they expect temperatures across the country to be close to or above normal for the beginning of winter. However, they pointed out Western Canada is likely to experience normal to below normal temperatures come January and February.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Spring wheat rises, durum falls back
Spring wheat cash prices were higher for the week ended Nov. 21, but those from amber durum stepped back. Support came from higher United States wheat futures, that were pushed upward by heightened tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war. However, Prairie prices also felt the weight of a stronger Canadian dollar.
Pulse Weekly: Strong export demand boosts most green lentil pricing
Prices for green lentils were steady to higher for the week ending Sept. 27, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire. A broker credited increased foreign demand.
Canadian Prairies to see more rain says forecaster
Weather systems over the Prairies are forecasted to bring rain according to Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. in Overland Park, Kansas.
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