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Man. corn harvest progresses rapidly despite moisture issues

By GFM Network News October 21, 2015

CNS Canada — Manitoba’s corn harvest is nearly finished and may be bringing farmers above-average yields, according to a provincial crop specialist — though some producers have had to make tough decisions when it comes to drydown. The province’s latest crop report for the week ended Oct. 13 pegged grain corn’s harvest progress at 45 […] Read more

(Stephen Ausmus photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Weather

U.S. grains: Wheat hits four-week low as relieving rains forecast

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News October 19, 2015

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. wheat futures fell to the lowest levels in about a month while corn and soybeans also eased on Monday, pressured by forecasts for crop-friendly rains and plentiful global supplies, traders and analysts said. Showers this week were likely to benefit parched wheat fields in Russia and the southern U.S. Plains […] Read more

Livestock, Reuters, Weather

U.S. winter weather to see El Nino’s influence

By Reuters, GFM Network News October 17, 2015

Tampa | Reuters — Much of the U.S. South can expect a cooler and wetter winter, while warmer-than-usual temperatures are likely across many northern and western states, as a strong El Nino weather pattern shaped a government weather outlook issued Thursday. More rain and snow are likely across the nation’s southern regions, extending from central […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Fair weather gets Sask. producers back in the field, crops 91 per cent harvested

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending October 12

By Saskatchewan Agriculture October 15, 2015

Warm and relatively dry weather earlier in the week allowed many producers to return to the field. Ninety-one per cent of the 2015 crop is now combined, up from 84 per cent last week. The five-year (2010-2014) average for this time of year is 93 per cent combined, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report. […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans, Weather

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy move on weather, interest from China

By GFM Network News October 14, 2015

CNS Canada –– It’s a game of follow-the-leader in corn and soybean markets at the Chicago Board of Trade, according to one analyst — and short-term, neither looks especially bullish. “Beans have been the leader, corn is the follower, because we’re getting into the teeth of harvest,” said Scott Capinegro, senior broker for HighGround Trading […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Crops, Markets, Weather

World weather worth watching as winter hits Canada

By GFM Network News October 14, 2015

CNS Canada –– Harvest is wrapping up in Western Canada, but seeding is just starting in other parts of the world. Here are a few of the top market influencers traders and farmers are watching heading into winter. El Nino in the Southern Hemisphere – The Southern Hemisphere is starting its wheat growing season, said […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Wet, cool weather slows harvest, southeast producers furthest ahead

Saskatchewan Crop Report for the week ending October 5

By Saskatchewan Agriculture October 8, 2015

Wet and cool weather over the weekend has slowed harvest progress for many producers, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report. Eighty-four per cent of the crop is now in the bin, up from 74 per cent last week. Twelve per cent is swathed or ready to straight-cut. The five-year (2010-2014) average for this time […] Read more

Minimum temperatures on the Prairies for June 2015. (WeatherFarm.com)

Crops, Weather

Manitoba hail, reseed damage claims above average

By GFM Network News October 8, 2015

CNS Canada –– Farmers have seen more weather-related hardships this year than normal, made evident by an above-average amount of hail and reseed damage claims. Summer hail and frost at the end of June and the beginning of July took a toll on crops, leading to insurance claims above the five-year average. Manitoba Agricultural Service […] Read more

Rainfall as a percentage of ‘normal’ levels for the week of Oct. 1-7. (WeatherFarm.com)

Crops, Weather

W. Prairies to see drier weather, but drydown will be tough

By GFM Network News October 8, 2015

CNS Canada — Parts of the western Prairies that have been bogged down by wet, cool weather should see drier conditions as the month rolls along, according to a weather expert. However, that still doesn’t mean wet crops are going to dry out anytime soon, according to Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. in Kansas […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses, Weather

Man. edible bean harvest wraps up, hail damage evident

By GFM Network News October 6, 2015

CNS Canada — Manitoba’s edible bean harvest is done, but markets are sitting little-traded and offering low prices to producers, analysts say. The effects of hail storms in south-central Manitoba are now apparent, said Dennis Lange, a farm production advisor with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development at Altona. “It’s going to affect yields and […] Read more

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Man. corn harvest progresses rapidly despite moisture issues

U.S. grains: Wheat hits four-week low as relieving rains forecast

U.S. winter weather to see El Nino’s influence

Fair weather gets Sask. producers back in the field, crops 91 per cent harvested

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy move on weather, interest from China

World weather worth watching as winter hits Canada

Wet, cool weather slows harvest, southeast producers furthest ahead

Manitoba hail, reseed damage claims above average

W. Prairies to see drier weather, but drydown will be tough

Man. edible bean harvest wraps up, hail damage evident

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