Weather & Production Tips

Peace River area expected to produce below-average crop

By GFM Network News July 14, 2014

CNS Canada — The Peace River region in northern Alberta is expected to produce a below-average crop this year because of dry weather in the area, according to a crop specialist. The soil is in need of some moisture in the area, especially in mid-July, as it is a crucial period for crop development, Harry Brook, […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Manitoba aerial sprayers flooded with business

By GFM Network News July 14, 2014

CNS Canada — Excessive moisture in southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan has caused flooding and complications not only for farmers on the ground, but also for the aerial spraying industry. “We’re busy here every year at this time, but there is increased demand for the airplanes because the ground sprayers are not able to get on […] Read more

A canola field just north of Livelong, Sask. Recent heat in northwestern Saskatchewan has helped spur crop development. (Lisa Guenther photo)

Crops, Weather

Crops in northwestern Sask. faring relatively well

By Lisa Guenther, GFM Network News July 12, 2014

While crops in southeast and east-central Saskatchewan struggle against surplus moisture, fields in the province’s northwest generally look good. “As long as nothing silly happens between now and harvest we should be good,” said Dave Shepherd, manager of AgriTeam Services at Glaslyn, 67 km north of North Battleford. Errin Tollefson, agronomist with Cavalier Agrow at […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Weather, Winter Wheat

Extent of flood damage to winter wheat not yet known

By GFM Network News July 11, 2014

CNS Canada — While many crops in southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan are considered a write-off this year due to excessive precipitation and flooding, winter wheat is sitting in an area of uncertainty. “We’re not doing worse than anybody else, let’s put it that way,” said Jake Davidson, executive director of Winter Cereals Canada at Minnedosa, […] Read more

Water churns through the Portage Diversion spillway in Manitoba on July 6. Approaching cooler air masses may bring a reduced chance of rainfall in the region. (Co-operator photo by Shannon VanRaes)

Crops, Weather

Polar vortex in July? No, but cooler temps still on the way

By GFM Network News July 10, 2014

CNS Canada — A cold mass of air making its way from the Arctic toward the U.S. has led to some reports of a summer return of the “polar vortex” that sent temperatures plummeting to extreme lows over the past winter. While the weather patterns are similar, the surge of cooler air isn’t likely to […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Soaked Manitoba soils may take out some insect pests

By Lisa Guenther, GFM Network News July 9, 2014

Crops may not be the only casualties of drenched Manitoba soil. Under the right circumstances, superfluous rain can kill insect pests, too. Most of Manitoba’s southwestern corner and parts of the province’s Interlake region were hammered with 176 to 200 per cent of normal precipitation between May 1 and last Sunday (July 6). The Virden […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Weather

U.S. grains: New-crop corn sets new contract low on ideal weather

By GFM Network News July 9, 2014

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. new-crop corn futures fell to a new contract low below US$4 a bushel on Wednesday as forecasts for nearly ideal crop weather raised expectations for record harvests. New-crop soybean futures dropped to their lowest level since early February, while wheat futures joined corn in setting contract lows. Traders pushed down […] Read more

Gap Creek winds through Eric Lawrence’s ranch south of Maple Creek, Sask. (Lisa Guenther photo)

Livestock, Weather

Guenther: In dry SW Sask., past flood damage still lingers

By Lisa Guenther, GFM Network News July 9, 2014

Four years later, rancher Eric Lawrence is still feeling the effects of the Maple Creek flood. On June 17 and 18, 2010, a severe rainstorm dropped about 100 mm in Maple Creek, which hugs the north side of the Cypress Hills in southwestern Saskatchewan. The rain fell on the heels of the wettest May and […] Read more

A sclerotinia-infected canola stem. Eastern Prairie crops are expected to face added disease pressure. (Photo courtesy Canola Council of Canada)

Crops, Weather

Prairie disease dangers rise with floodwaters

By GFM Network News July 9, 2014

CNS Canada — A plant disease specialist warns flooding in the eastern Prairies is an ideal breeding opportunity for crop disease. Standing water will stress many plants once they’re fully saturated, said Faye Dokken Bouchard, a specialist with Saskatchewan’s agriculture ministry in Regina. Recovery times vary for young plants and often leaves them more prone […] Read more

Prime Minister Stephen Harper (right) and Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger survey flood damage in the Brandon area from the air on Sunday. (PMO photo by Jill Thompson)

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Sheep/Goats, Weather

Excess moisture costs Man. producers pasture, hayland

By GFM Network News July 8, 2014

CNS Canada — Flooding and excess moisture causing crop damage across southern Manitoba are also creating extreme obstacles for livestock producers now scrambling to find pasture land. The damage is “pretty well widespread across the whole province,” said Heinz Reimer, president of Manitoba Beef Producers. “In some places guys have totally lost all the pastures, […] 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

Peace River area expected to produce below-average crop

Manitoba aerial sprayers flooded with business

Crops in northwestern Sask. faring relatively well

Extent of flood damage to winter wheat not yet known

Polar vortex in July? No, but cooler temps still on the way

Soaked Manitoba soils may take out some insect pests

U.S. grains: New-crop corn sets new contract low on ideal weather

Guenther: In dry SW Sask., past flood damage still lingers

Prairie disease dangers rise with floodwaters

Excess moisture costs Man. producers pasture, hayland

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