Statistics Canada’s production estimates in its principal field crops report issued Aug. 28, came in better than expected according to MarketsFarm analyst Mike Jubinville. While Jubinville thought StatCan might peg the 2024/25 canola crop at around 20 million tonnes, the federal agency placed their call at 19.50 million, while a poll by Reuters expected 19.20 million.
StatCan field crops report numbers fairly acceptable says analyst
Manitoba crop report: Harvest advances
Manitoba Agriculture said the provincewide harvest was at eight per cent complete, according to the department’s latest crop report released on Aug. 27.
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest continues amidst scattered storms
Saskatchewan reported 15 per cent of its harvest was complete, compared to 21 per cent at this time last year, but higher than the five-year average of 13 per cent and the 10-year average of 11 per cent. In the southwest region, 29 per cent of its harvest was complete while the northwest region was only at one per cent complete.
Manitoba Crop Report: Harvest begins in earnest for most crops
Most of Manitoba’s fall rye and winter wheat crops came off the ground, while the harvesting of other crops for the most part started during the week ended Aug. 19, according to the province’s weekly crop report.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Prices mixed
Cash wheat prices for Canada Prairie Red Spring Wheat, Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat, and Canadian Western Amber Durum were mixed for the week ended Aug. 15. The futures market in the United States saw gains in Minneapolis spring wheat and losses for Chicago and Kansas City winter wheat.
Manitoba Crop Report: Early crops ready for harvest
Fields across Manitoba saw variable amounts of precipitation as crops continued to develop under hotter temperatures during the week ended July 28, according to the province’s weekly crop report.
Manitoba crops advancing with warm weather: report
Warmer conditions across Manitoba during the week ended July 16 helped advance crop growth, with recent rainfall leaving most of the province with wet or optimal soil moisture conditions, according to the latest provincial crop report.
Cereals withstood storms better: CCHA
Approximately 1,000 crop damage claims made from storms between June 23 and July 1
“Numerous early season storms have resulted in a number of claims for the industry,” CCHA Chairman Scott McQueen of Palliser Insurance said in a statement. “Cereals have generally fared better as many were hit in the grassy stages of development and minimal damage to the plant was caused with environmental conditions being favourable so that crops that were hit by hail are able to recover.”
Saskatchewan Crop Report: Warm conditions advancing crop development
Warm and mostly dry conditions across Saskatchewan helped crops advance in their development during the week ended July 8, according to the latest provincial report.
Manitoba Crop Report: Crops continue to withstand rain showers
Manitoba experienced variable amounts of precipitation during the week ended July 7 as crops continued to develop despite excess moisture in most areas.
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