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Weather forecasters predict less than average snowfall if El Nino takes shape this winter. Photo: File

El Nino developing as Western Canada recovers from drought

By GFM Network News November 5, 2018

CNS Canada – Despite above normal precipitation over the last couple of months, when comes to the drought, the Prairies are not out of the woods as winter approaches. We are headed into an El Nino, at least according to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,” said Bruce Burnett, […] Read more

Crops, Machinery, Weather

Self-checking field health mapping system launched

By GFM Network News October 31, 2018

The farmer’s job of poring over satellite field maps looking for disease, weed and insect trouble is about to go automatic. Winnipeg-based digital ag consulting firm Farmers Edge recently released Health Change Maps and Notifications, a new function that automatically scans the company’s daily satellite imagery and alerts growers of any changes in field health […] Read more

Soybeans getting one step closer to the bin in Western Manitoba in October 2018. Photo: Greg Berg

Crops, Weather

Weather weighed on 2018 Manitoba crop year

By GFM Network News October 30, 2018

CNS Canada – Conditions were variable across Manitoba throughout the 2018 growing season, according to the provincial crop report released Oct. 29. As of Oct. 29, provincially 97 per cent of the total crop was harvested. Crops completely finished include winter wheat, fall rye, field pea and dry bean. The spring wheat, barley, oat and […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Alberta farmers make large harvest progress

By GFM Network News October 26, 2018

CNS Canada – After weeks of no harvest progress, farmers in Alberta were able to get back into the fields and make significant harvest progress over the last week, according to the provincial crop report released Oct. 26. The Alberta harvest is now 78 per cent completed as of Tuesday, Oct.23, jumping up 28 per […] Read more

Crops, News, Weather

Sask. harvest progress hits 92 per cent

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending October 22

By Saskatchewan Agriculture October 25, 2018

After multiple weeks of delay, many producers were able to return to the field and complete harvest. Thanks to warm and dry weather last week, producers now have 92 per cent of the 2018 crop harvested, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. This is up from 82 per cent last week, but slightly behind […] Read more

As the weather window opened up, a Manitoba soybean producer near Bagot takes to the field on Oct. 17, 2018. Photo: File/Greg Berg

Crops, Markets, Weather

Manitoba harvest nearing completion

By GFM Network News October 22, 2018

CNS Canada – Warm and dry weather helped advance harvest across Manitoba during the week ended Oct. 22, according to the provincial report. Harvest progress was 91 per cent complete as of Oct. 22, up seven percentage points from the previous week. The spring wheat, barley, oat and dry bean harvests are 99 per cent […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Weather

U.S. grains: Corn, soy edge higher on U.S. weather jitters

By GFM Network News October 22, 2018

Chicago | Reuters – U.S. corn futures inched higher on Monday, snapping a four-session slide, as forecasts for rains to re-emerge in the Midwest next week raised concerns about harvest delays and crop quality, analysts said. Soybeans ended narrowly higher while wheat futures sagged in subdued trade, pressured by a firm dollar and weak export […] Read more

CBOT December 2018 corn (in black) and November 2018 soybeans (in green). (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Weather

U.S. grains: Soybeans hit one-week low on export woes

By GFM Network News October 19, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell to a one-week low on Friday and recorded a second straight weekly decline, pressured by fresh cancellations of U.S. soybean sales, traders said. Corn futures fell for a fourth straight session and also notched a weekly drop, while wheat futures firmed after a three-session slide. Chicago Board […] Read more

Crops, News, Weather

Sask. harvest reaches 82 per cent, weather, wildlife seen damaging crops

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending October 15

By Saskatchewan Agriculture October 18, 2018

Although wet and cool weather conditions last week continued to delay harvest in much of the province, many producers are back in the field or will be soon. Eighty-two per cent of the crop is now in the bin, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report, up from 78 per cent last week but behind […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Weather

Sunflower production seen beating StatsCan estimates

By GFM Network News October 18, 2018

CNS Canada — Sunflowers in southern Manitoba are starting to come off and early indications point to very good quality. Ben Friesen, manager of the sunflowers, flax and bird food division for the Scoular Co. in Winkler, said although only a few samples have come in, what he’s seen so far is promising. Sunflower growers […] Read more

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El Nino developing as Western Canada recovers from drought

Self-checking field health mapping system launched

Weather weighed on 2018 Manitoba crop year

Alberta farmers make large harvest progress

Sask. harvest progress hits 92 per cent

Manitoba harvest nearing completion

U.S. grains: Corn, soy edge higher on U.S. weather jitters

U.S. grains: Soybeans hit one-week low on export woes

Sask. harvest reaches 82 per cent, weather, wildlife seen damaging crops

Sunflower production seen beating StatsCan estimates

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