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Demand for organic pulses had been steadily rising before the COVID-19 outbreak, but supply chains are prepared to meet the new demand. Photo: File

Pulse Weekly: Looking at price shifts in 2024

Production up for most Canadian pulses

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm December 17, 2024

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.

We’ve found that if domestic plum trees are raised near wild plums, wind pollination readily takes place.

Columns, Fruit/Vegetables, Practical Tips

How Prairie fruits fared in 2024

Practical Research: Past assessments show fruit trees do best on northwest- or northeast-facing slopes

By Ieuan Evans December 9, 2024

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

ECCC is calling for a more precipitation this winter. (ECCC)

General, News, Weather

More precipitation at the start of winter says Environment and Climate Change Canada

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm December 4, 2024

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.

Markets are quieter-than-normal as farmers continue to be busy with harvest operations. Photo: Thinkstock

Cereals, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Spring wheat rises, durum falls back

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm November 22, 2024

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.

Prices for green lentils were steady to higher for the week ending Sept. 27, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire. Photo: KevinDyer/iStock/Getty Images

Markets, Pulses

Pulse Weekly: Strong export demand boosts most green lentil pricing

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm October 2, 2024

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.

Markets, Weather

Canadian Prairies to see more rain says forecaster

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm September 16, 2024

Weather systems over the Prairies are forecasted to bring rain according to Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. in Overland Park, Kansas.

United States oats futures and Western Canadian cash bids for the cereal crop are seeing very different levels of activity in the first half of September. Photo: Creativeye99/iStock/Getty Images

Markets, Oats

Oats futures rise, cash bids steady

By Adam Peleshaty September 12, 2024

United States oats futures and Western Canadian cash bids for the cereal crop are seeing very different levels of activity in the first half of September.

Markets

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Prices mixed

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm August 16, 2024

Cash wheat prices for Canada Prairie Red Spring Wheat, Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat, and Canadian Western Amber Durum were mixed for the week ended Aug. 15. The futures market in the United States saw gains in Minneapolis spring wheat and losses for Chicago and Kansas City winter wheat.

Photo: Sasapanchenko/iStock/Getty Images

Markets

Prairie feed grain markets trending lower as harvest looms

By Phil Franz-Warkentin August 8, 2024

Feed grain bids in Western Canada continue to trend lower, with early harvest pressure contributing to the softness.

Crops

Manitoba Crop Report: Crops develop under warm conditions

By Adam Peleshaty August 7, 2024

Warmer weather and varied precipitation across Manitoba allowed crops to further develop during the week ended Aug. 5, according to the province’s weekly crop report.

Fund traders flip to net short in canola futures

Moe says China trip laid ground work

USDA considering economic aid for farmers this fall, says secretary

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