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Frost spreads to Sask. as harvest lags

By Rod Nickel, GFM Network News September 12, 2014

Winnipeg | Reuters –– Freezing temperatures spread on Friday into Saskatchewan — Canada’s biggest producer of spring wheat and canola — chilling some of the country’s most immature crops. Temperatures dipped to between -3 C and -1 C in parts of Saskatchewan, while other areas stayed above freezing, according to Environment Canada data. Temperatures of […] Read more

Crops, Reuters, Weather

Frost hits Alberta crops

By Rod Nickel, GFM Network News September 11, 2014

Winnipeg | Reuters — Freezing temperatures covered much of Alberta early Thursday, raising the risk of damage to wheat, barley and canola crops that did not fully develop. Overnight temperatures included lows that were just slightly below freezing to well below, according to Environment Canada data. The national weather service reported a low of -6 […] Read more

A sunflower crop near Fargo, North Dakota. Further north, Manitoba growers expect to begin desiccating soon if forecasts co-operate. (File photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Weather

Sunflowers prepare to deal with frost challenges

By GFM Network News September 11, 2014

CNS Canada — As the potential for frost mounts in Western Canada, sunflower watchers say the crop should be OK, as long as temperatures don’t hit -4 C or lower. Troy Turner, an agronomist with the National Sunflower Association of Canada, said his phone began ringing last week when cooler temperatures approached Manitoba; farmers wanted […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Weather

Bigger feed wheat supplies to stay put for now

By GFM Network News September 11, 2014

CNS Canada — Adverse weather conditions over the past month, including snow in Alberta and untimely rains in many other regions of the Prairies, are expected to lead to quality downgrades in Canada’s wheat crop. While a greater percentage of the wheat in the country will likely go to feed than normal, Canada is unlikely […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Temperatures below freezing overnight in Alta.

By GFM Network News September 10, 2014

CNS Canada — Some agricultural regions of Western Canada saw below-freezing temperatures overnight, which brought light frosts. In Alberta, the Peace region was the coldest overnight, with Environment Canada reporting temperatures falling to -3 C at Grande Prairie, and -1 C at Peace River. At Edmonton and Lethbridge, temperatures were slightly above freezing late Tuesday […] Read more

Barley, Cereals, Crops, Weather

Malt barley prospects decline with excess moisture

By GFM Network News September 9, 2014

CNS Canada — It looks like this year’s Canadian malt barley crop could be a lot smaller than originally expected. Canada’s 2014-15 barley production was estimated at 7.2 million tonnes by Statistics Canada. This compares to last year’s total of 10.2 million tonnes. That estimate, however, was before persistent rains swept across the Prairies during […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Weather

U.S. grains: New-crop soybeans fall below $10 as big harvest looms

By GFM Network News September 9, 2014

Chicago | Reuters –– U.S. benchmark new-crop soybean futures dropped below US$10 a bushel on Tuesday, pressured by strong yield reports from the start of the harvest and diminished fears about frost in the Midwest, traders said. New-crop futures in soybeans, corn and wheat all fell to contract lows, fueling chart-based selling. At the Chicago […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Columns, Livestock, Weather

More lameness forecast for the rest of the pasture season

By Peter Vitti September 8, 2014

Excessively wet weather followed by hot dry days is the norm during this year’s grazing season, at least in some parts of the Prairies, and will likely continue until weaning time. That means many cow herds are often forced to stand on soggy ground, in puddles or in mud for days and as the ground […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Winter comes early to Alta., crop downgrades likely

By GFM Network News September 8, 2014

CNS Canada — There may technically still be two more weeks of summer on the calendar, but winter weather has hit Alberta already and is raising quality concerns for unharvested crops in the province. Widespread snowfall and temperatures near the freezing mark were being reported Monday across the province. The winter weather is expected to […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Soybeans, Weather

Caution reigns as Brazil soy farmers eye another record crop

By GFM Network News September 5, 2014

Sao Paulo | Reuters –– Brazilian soy farmers are about to start sowing what could be a third consecutive record crop, but caution is their motto as near-term weather forecasts are less than ideal and low grain prices combined with rising costs are squeezing margins. Soybean planting in Brazil’s leading agricultural states is only allowed […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

Weather

Frost spreads to Sask. as harvest lags

Frost hits Alberta crops

Sunflowers prepare to deal with frost challenges

Bigger feed wheat supplies to stay put for now

Temperatures below freezing overnight in Alta.

Malt barley prospects decline with excess moisture

U.S. grains: New-crop soybeans fall below $10 as big harvest looms

More lameness forecast for the rest of the pasture season

Winter comes early to Alta., crop downgrades likely

Caution reigns as Brazil soy farmers eye another record crop

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