Crops & Crop Production Guide

China to grow more corn in 2024/25

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm October 3, 2024

Reading Time: < 1 minute Corn production in China is expected to increase to 293 million tonnes in 2024/25, said a report from the United States Department of Agriculture attache in Beijing, with improved yields overriding a slight reduction in harvested area.

The Chicago Board of Trade building on May 28, 2018. (Harmantasdc/iStock Editorial/Getty Images)

Corn, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

CBOT Weekly: USDA report, short-covering raising prices

By Adam Peleshaty October 2, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes The USDA Quarterly Grain Stocks report as of Sept. 1 caused prices at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) to rise during the week ended Oct. 2, 2024.

Prices for green lentils were steady to higher for the week ending Sept. 27, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire. Photo: KevinDyer/iStock/Getty Images

Markets, Pulses

Pulse Weekly: Strong export demand boosts most green lentil pricing

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm October 2, 2024

Reading Time: < 1 minute Prices for green lentils were steady to higher for the week ending Sept. 27, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire. A broker credited increased foreign demand.

Flags in front of the European Commission headquarters in Brussels. (Inakiantonana/E+/Getty Images)

Crops, Markets

EU cuts wheat crop estimate to 12-year low

By Gus Trompiz, Reuters September 27, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes European wheat production forecast at 12-year low. Corn, barley, oilseeds also down on year.

Crops, General, Hay, News, Weather

Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest nears 80 per cent despite rain

By Adam Peleshaty September 26, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes Despite rainfall across Saskatchewan, the province's harvest still advanced five points at 79 per cent complete as of Sept. 23. This year's pace is currently ahead of the five-year and 10-year averages.

Barley, Cereals, Markets

Feed Grain Weekly: Weight issues, low cattle numbers holding prices back

By Adam Peleshaty September 26, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes Feed grain prices on the Prairies stayed relatively steady for the week ended Sept. 25 as low cattle numbers in feedlots and light test weights for grains limit price gains.

Soybean harvest in Morden/Winkler area. Greg Berg

Crops

Manitoba Crop Report: Heavy rainfalls slow harvest

By Adam Peleshaty September 26, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes Manitoba harvest advances to 58 per cent complete, despite rain delays.

Canola, Markets, News

ICE Canada Weekly: Canola’s turnaround a ‘gift’ says broker

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm September 25, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes The turnaround in canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange indicates canola traders are ignoring issues with China and the strike among Port of Vancouver grain workers.

Photo: Victoria Popova/iStock/Getty Images

Crops, Markets

Pulse weekly: Wide-ranging yields for Manitoba dry beans, peas

By Adam Peleshaty September 24, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes Yields for Manitoba dry beans and peas vary depending on where you are in the province, according to the Manitoba government's pulse specialist.

Crops

Western mustard growers get new flea beetle seed treatment option

By Alexis Stockford September 20, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes Mustard has been added to Bayer's Buteo start label to beat back flea beetles

Daily Network News

Bayer’s proposed Roundup settlement faces first signs of pushback in court

CBOT Weekly: Several unknowns that could affect commodity prices

Incoming Canadian Cattle Association CEO embraces winds of change

Crops

China to grow more corn in 2024/25

CBOT Weekly: USDA report, short-covering raising prices

Pulse Weekly: Strong export demand boosts most green lentil pricing

EU cuts wheat crop estimate to 12-year low

Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest nears 80 per cent despite rain

Feed Grain Weekly: Weight issues, low cattle numbers holding prices back

Manitoba Crop Report: Heavy rainfalls slow harvest

ICE Canada Weekly: Canola’s turnaround a ‘gift’ says broker

Pulse weekly: Wide-ranging yields for Manitoba dry beans, peas

Western mustard growers get new flea beetle seed treatment option

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