Commodity News Service Canada — Many regions of central Alberta saw some beneficial rainfall going into the weekend, which provided some relief to dry fields and aided crops as they head into the filling stage. “What it’s basically going to do is help fill the crops. In some places they had up to two inches of rain[...]
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Cold, snowfall not likely to hurt Alta. crops
CNS Canada -- Cold temperatures that brought some snow and frost to some parts of Alberta overnight won't likely cause much damage to crops. "Most of our crops aren't up yet; there's been a fair bit of seeding going on, but I haven't seen any emerged crops yet. So, it's pretty much a non-issue at[...]
Some farmers already seeding in southern Alberta
CNS Canada -- Some farmers in southern Alberta are seeding earlier than normal this spring, thanks to some recent warmer weather. "Some guys are just starting to turn a wheel in southern Alberta," Harry Brook, crop specialist with Alberta's provincial Ag-Info Centre in Stettler, said Thursday. Soil temperatures are still not very warm, so more[...]
Prairie forage crops to benefit from early spring weather
CNS Canada -- Forage crops in Western Canada are in a much better place this spring compared to a year ago, as spring's early arrival will benefit crop development. The milder winter was also beneficial in preserving forage supplies, with feed stocks adequate to good in many regions, said Terry Kowalchuk, a provincial forage specialist[...]
Cool, wet weather halts Alberta harvest
CNS Canada -- Farmers in Alberta haven't been able to make much harvest progress recently, as rainfall and cool weather have prevented them from getting into the fields over the past week. Almost half an inch of rain fell in some areas on Friday (Sept. 26), followed by some nicer weather on the weekend, said[...]
Peace River area expected to produce below-average crop
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,[...]
Seeding nearing completion in Alberta
CNS Canada -- Seeding in Alberta is nearing completion, with about 90 per cent of the crop reported in the ground as of Friday, despite the southern part of the province starting about two weeks later than normal. "Although it was a late start to the year, we had really good conditions for people to[...]
Harvest winds up in Alberta
The harvest of crops in Alberta has come to an end, and it was “a good year,” according to Harry Brook, crop specialist with the Alberta Ag-Info Centre. There may be some localized crops still standing, but everything else has come off the combine, he added. “I would say there would be only a very,[...]
Rain delaying harvest in Alberta
Wet, rainy weather seen in growing regions across Alberta has stalled the harvest in some areas during the first week of October. Harry Brook, a crop specialist with Alberta's provincial Ag-Info Centre at Stettler, said farmers are now waiting for drier weather to finish up the last bit of the harvest. About 80 to 85[...]
Prairie oat cash market strong with tight supply concerns
Cash prices for new- and old-crop oats in Western Canada are strong, underpinned by expectations that carryover stocks will be tight in 2012-13 and 2013-14. According to Prairie Ag Hotwire, values on Thursday for old crop delivered to the elevator in Western Canada were as high as $4.05 per bushel, while new-crop values ranged from[...]
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