Reading Time: 4 minutes Animal health is a critical component of public health, food security and economic stability in an increasingly interconnected world, says the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) in its inaugural report.
Changing spread, prevalence of animal diseases causes new challenges for food, agriculture
World Organization for Animal Health releases State of World’s Animal Health report ahead of general session
Wheat bids rise across Western Canada
Reading Time: 2 minutes Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada found some strength during the week ended May 22, as gains in the United States futures more than countered the bearish influence of a rising Canadian dollar.
Feed grains: Barley steady heading into growing season
Reading Time: 2 minutes Feed barley prices in Western Canada were holding relatively firm in mid-May, although seasonal price trends in the feed market typically see values start to come down in mid-June as the new crop harvest approaches
Spring seeding entering final stretch in Saskatchewan
Reading Time: 2 minutes Seeding operations are nearing their final stages in Saskatchewan, with 72 per cent of intended acres in the ground as of May 19, according to the latest provincial crop report. That was up 23 points from the previous week and compares with the five-year average of 60 per cent done.
AAFC ups canola exports, but leaves ending stocks unchanged
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Canadian canola exports in 2024/25 will be at least a million tonnes above earlier projections, but ending stocks remain to be seen as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada had to make some creative calculations in their latest supply/demand report.
Pulse weekly: Early start expected for Indian monsoon
Rains bode well for crop production
Reading Time: 2 minutes The onset of India’s annual southwest monsoon is expected over the next four-to-five days, which would make for the earliest start of the rainy season since 2009 and sets the stage for good crop production going forward.
CWRS bids weaken, but basis improves
Reading Time: 2 minutes Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada moved lower during the week ended May 15, as losses in the United States futures weighed on values. However, weakness in the Canadian dollar was supportive and basis levels improved.
Seeding at halfway mark in Saskatchewan
Good weather aids planting
Reading Time: 2 minutes Favourable weather has allowed Saskatchewan farmers to make good seeding progress, with 49 per cent of intended acres in the ground as of May 12, according to the latest provincial report. That's up from 31 per cent the previous week and compares with the five-year average of 32 per cent.
ICE canola weekly outlook: Biofuel optimism provides boost
Futures hit 18-month highs
Reading Time: < 1 minute ICE Futures canola contracts climbed higher during the week ended May 14, hitting their best levels in 18 months as proposed changes to biofuel policies in the United States lent support.
Manitoba seeding pace ahead of average: Report
32 per cent of intended acres in the ground
Reading Time: < 1 minute Seeding progress in Manitoba is running ahead of average, with 32 per cent of intended acres in the ground as of May 13, reported Manitoba Agriculture in its weekly crop report.
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