Spring wheat bids in Western Canada moved higher during the week ended March 21, as wheat futures in the United States continued to recover off their nearby lows.
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Spring wheat bids edge higher in Western Canada
Prairies expected to be cooler, wetter this year
A La Niña weather pattern is on its way and may even bring timely spring rains
There’s a good chance western Canadian farmers and ranchers will see rain in April and May to get crops started and grass growing, says a U.S. based weather scientist.
Seasonal trends underpinning feed grains for now
Feed barley bids in Western Canada continue to find some support as the calendar turns to spring, with seasonal road restrictions lending some nearby support to prices.
Farmers, oil drillers in parched Alberta brace for water shortage
Drought could cause double-digit declines in Alberta's wheat yields, data suggests
Drought in Alberta is stretching into its fourth year and farmers and oil companies are planning for water restrictions that threaten production of wheat, beef and crude.
Prairie wheat bids rise as U.S. futures attempt recovery
Spring wheat bids in Western Canada moved higher during the week ended March 14, as wheat futures in the United States tried to recover off their lows.
Feed barley sees nearby strength heading into spring
Seasonal trends and rising corn prices have underpinned the feed grain market in Western Canada over the past few weeks, although ample supplies will likely limit the upside going forward.
ICE Canada Weekly: Look for canola to ease back
At mid-March one broker said he expects canola prices on the Intercontinental Exchange to make their way lower for the balance of the month.
Below-normal spring runoff for most of Saskatchewan
Most of Saskatchewan will experience below-normal to well below-normal levels of runoff in 2024, according to the provincial Water Security Agency's Spring Runoff Forecast for 2024, released March 12.
More on Prairie vegetables and fruits
Part 6 of a series: Let’s look further at what grows well on the Prairies — and when it doesn’t, why
In previous issues I dealt with potatoes and the cabbage family of garden vegetables, but perhaps I should also take a look at all and any successfully grown Prairie vegetable crops. To do this, I should list all vegetable crops into related categories, as in the table shown here, so we can more clearly plan […] Read more
Prairie wheat weekly outlook: Prices for red wheat up, amber durum mixed
U.S. wheat complex also mixed; Canadian prices bolstered by dollar's drop
There were modest price increases for wheat on the Canadian Prairies during the week ended Feb. 29. However, as Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat and Canada Prairie Red Spring Wheat edged up, prices for Canadian Western Amber Durum were mixed.
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