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.
Manitoba crops advancing with warm weather: 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.
Prairie forecast: More typical summer weather
Forecast issued July 10, covering July 10 to 17, 2024
For this forecast period, it looks like the upper ridge will slowly flatten and drop southwards as a series of weak lows track across the northern Prairies. This will result in a reduction in the extreme temperatures. Daytime highs and overnight lows should fall back to more seasonable values.
Pulse Weekly: Warm, dry weather needed in Manitoba
The Manitoba government’s pulse specialist said crops are in good condition across the province, but they need some hot temperatures in the days ahead.
Klassen: Buyers tasting feeder cattle prices for fall run
For the week ending July 2, Western Canadian yearling prices were steady to $5 higher compared to seven days earlier for larger packages. Small groups of 800-pound-plus cattle were $10 to $15 discounted to pen-sized lots. Calf markets were relatively unchanged from the prior week, although volume was limited. There is significant open demand for yearlings and finishing feedlot operators are watching how prices develop.
Prairie forecast: A switch in the weather pattern?
Forecast issued July 3, covering July 3 to 10, 2024
Over the last couple weeks, I've been asked repeatedly, “when will summer actually get here?” This is especially true over the eastern Prairies. It just doesn't and hasn’t felt like summer yet. Well, it looks like the cool, unsettled weather pattern will be breaking down during this forecast period. This will allow much more summer-like temperature to move in.
Klassen: Light volumes characterize feeder market
For the week ending June 29, Western Canadian yearling and calf markets were unchanged from seven days earlier. Many auction barns are in holiday mode and volumes were light, making the market hard to define. Late blooming stragglers and off grade calves were common.
Cereals Canada moves forward with building plans
Cereals Canada is moving ahead with its plans to building the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange.
Manitoba Crop Report: More wet weather across province
Crop development in Manitoba continued while isolated rains fell over the province during the week ended June 23.
Prairie forecast: A slow slide into summer
Forecast issued June 26, covering June 26 to July 3, 2024
For a change, this forecast period starts of with weak high pressure in place across the Prairies. This brings a mix of sun and clouds and near-average temperatures. Any below-average temperatures are the thanks to the return flow behind the strong area of low pressure which, as predicted, tracked across the central and northern Prairies and brought all sorts of severe weather earlier this week.
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