Reading Time: 2 minutes For the week ending July 20, Western Canadian yearlings traded $8-$15 above prices from seven days earlier. Values for larger groups of quality calves were up $8 to $10 from a week earlier while run of the mill smaller packages were relatively unchanged.
Klassen: Feeder market leaps higher
Prairie forecast: Prolonged heatwave expected
Forecast issued July 17, covering July 17 to 24, 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes The second heatwave of the summer appears to be establishing itself across the Prairies. This heatwave looks to last the whole forecast period as a strong upper ridge builds over central North America. Intense heat will stretch from the southern U.S. to the Arctic ocean.
Manitoba crops advancing with warm weather: report
Reading Time: < 1 minute 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 Crop Report: Crops continue to withstand rain showers
Reading Time: 2 minutes 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
Reading Time: 3 minutes 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
Reading Time: < 1 minute 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
Reading Time: 2 minutes 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
Reading Time: 2 minutes 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
Reading Time: 2 minutes 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
Reading Time: < 1 minute Cereals Canada is moving ahead with its plans to building the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange.
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