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Crops see good growth progress, southwest Sask. needs rain

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending June 18

By Saskatchewan Agriculture June 21, 2018

Across the province, seventy-five per cent of the pulse crops and fall and spring cereals are at their normal stages of development, while 70 per cent of the oilseeds are at their normal stages of development for this time of year, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. Many areas reported rain showers this week, […] Read more

Sclerotinia in canola. (Photo courtesy Canola Council of Canada)

Canola, Crops, Weather

Consider canola crop’s potential yield before spraying

By Lisa Guenther, GFM Network News June 20, 2018

As July approaches and crop canopies close, sclerotinia will be on the minds of many canola growers. But will it pay to spray? Fungicide applications are more likely to be profitable when the canola hits 30-40 bushels per acre, said Colleen Redlick, senior technical development specialist at BASF. Justine Cornelsen, agronomy specialist with the Canola […] Read more

Crops, News, Weather

Recent rains improve crop conditions, topsoil moisture

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending June 11

By Saskatchewan Agriculture June 14, 2018

Rain across most of the province has helped to alleviate dry topsoil moisture conditions. Areas in the southeast, which was one of the drier regions over the past couple of months, received large amounts that caused flooding. The moisture will help to replenish pasture and encourage hay growth. Seeding operations are mostly complete, but there […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Weather

U.S. grains: Corn, soy drop to multi-month lows as weather improves

By GFM Network News June 14, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Forecasts for crop-boosting weather in key growing areas of the U.S. Midwest pushed corn and soybean futures to multi-month lows on Thursday, traders said. Wheat futures also were sharply lower, their second straight day of steep declines, with investors continuing to push back against a sharp rally on Tuesday amid abundant […] Read more

Crops, Pulses, Weather

Pulse weekly outlook: Edible beans in good shape for now

By GFM Network News June 12, 2018

CNS Canada — Manitoba’s edible bean crops are generally in good shape, although too much moisture could become a concern. Canadian farmers intended to plant 246,000 acres of edible beans in 2018, which would be down slightly from 333,000 the previous year, according to Statistics Canada data. Of that total, Manitoba edible bean area was […] Read more

Crops, News, Weather

Dry fields see rain relief, seeding nears completion

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending June 4

By Saskatchewan Agriculture June 7, 2018

The majority of the province received much-needed moisture this past week, helping to alleviate concerns about dry field conditions. The amount of rain varied across the province, with some southwestern areas receiving very little, while many fields in the southeast are saturated and flooded. The Lampman area received 256 mm of rain. Fields and roads […] Read more

Canola, Crops, Markets, Weather

ICE weekly outlook: Canola braces for turbulence

By GFM Network News June 7, 2018

CNS Canada — The ICE Futures Canada canola market could go on a choppy ride this summer as weather challenges and the topsy-turvy world of international trade battles threaten to fill the next few months with volatility. “Particularly in the summer months, Trump issues and weather issues will be the primary drivers; both are hard […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Weather

U.S. grains: Wheat climbs on global weather woes

By GFM Network News June 6, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures climbed nearly two per cent on Wednesday on a mix of technical buying and worries about persistent dry weather in major exporting countries including Russia and Australia. Corn and soybeans sagged as weather in the U.S. crop belt remained mostly favourable. Chicago Board of Trade July wheat settled […] Read more

Brown mustard. (Peggy Greb photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Weather

Mustard looking to rebound, if weather co-operates

By GFM Network News June 5, 2018

CNS Canada — Canadian mustard acres may be up on the year, but key growing regions missed out on recent rain and will need more moisture as the season progresses, in order to prevent a repeat of 2017’s drought-stricken crop. “Mustard was offering some profit potential compared to some of the other options out there, […] Read more

Crops, News, Weather

Seeding in Sask. surpasses 90 per cent, moisture conditions improve

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending May 28

By Saskatchewan Agriculture May 31, 2018

Thanks to another week of relatively good conditions, 91 per cent of the crop is now in the ground. This is up from 70 per cent last week and remains well ahead of the five-year (2013-2017) seeding average of 81 per cent for this time of year. The southwest region is the most advanced with […] Read more

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Crops see good growth progress, southwest Sask. needs rain

Consider canola crop’s potential yield before spraying

Recent rains improve crop conditions, topsoil moisture

U.S. grains: Corn, soy drop to multi-month lows as weather improves

Pulse weekly outlook: Edible beans in good shape for now

Dry fields see rain relief, seeding nears completion

ICE weekly outlook: Canola braces for turbulence

U.S. grains: Wheat climbs on global weather woes

Mustard looking to rebound, if weather co-operates

Seeding in Sask. surpasses 90 per cent, moisture conditions improve

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