Agriculture Weather & Forecast

Water churns through the Portage Diversion spillway in Manitoba on July 6. Approaching cooler air masses may bring a reduced chance of rainfall in the region. (Co-operator photo by Shannon VanRaes)

Polar vortex in July? No, but cooler temps still on the way

By Phil Franz-Warkentin July 10, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada — A cold mass of air making its way from the Arctic toward the U.S. has led to some reports of a summer return of the “polar vortex” that sent temperatures plummeting to extreme lows over the past winter. While the weather patterns are similar, the surge of cooler air isn’t likely to […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Soaked Manitoba soils may take out some insect pests

By Lisa Guenther July 9, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes Crops may not be the only casualties of drenched Manitoba soil. Under the right circumstances, superfluous rain can kill insect pests, too. Most of Manitoba’s southwestern corner and parts of the province’s Interlake region were hammered with 176 to 200 per cent of normal precipitation between May 1 and last Sunday (July 6). The Virden […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Weather

U.S. grains: New-crop corn sets new contract low on ideal weather

By Tom Polansek July 9, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes Chicago | Reuters — U.S. new-crop corn futures fell to a new contract low below US$4 a bushel on Wednesday as forecasts for nearly ideal crop weather raised expectations for record harvests. New-crop soybean futures dropped to their lowest level since early February, while wheat futures joined corn in setting contract lows. Traders pushed down […] Read more

Gap Creek winds through Eric Lawrence’s ranch south of Maple Creek, Sask. (Lisa Guenther photo)

Livestock, Weather

Guenther: In dry SW Sask., past flood damage still lingers

By Lisa Guenther July 9, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes Four years later, rancher Eric Lawrence is still feeling the effects of the Maple Creek flood. On June 17 and 18, 2010, a severe rainstorm dropped about 100 mm in Maple Creek, which hugs the north side of the Cypress Hills in southwestern Saskatchewan. The rain fell on the heels of the wettest May and […] Read more

A sclerotinia-infected canola stem. Eastern Prairie crops are expected to face added disease pressure. (Photo courtesy Canola Council of Canada)

Crops, Weather

Prairie disease dangers rise with floodwaters

By Dave Sims July 9, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada — A plant disease specialist warns flooding in the eastern Prairies is an ideal breeding opportunity for crop disease. Standing water will stress many plants once they’re fully saturated, said Faye Dokken Bouchard, a specialist with Saskatchewan’s agriculture ministry in Regina. Recovery times vary for young plants and often leaves them more prone […] Read more

Prime Minister Stephen Harper (right) and Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger survey flood damage in the Brandon area from the air on Sunday. (PMO photo by Jill Thompson)

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Sheep/Goats, Weather

Excess moisture costs Man. producers pasture, hayland

By Marney Blunt July 8, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada — Flooding and excess moisture causing crop damage across southern Manitoba are also creating extreme obstacles for livestock producers now scrambling to find pasture land. The damage is “pretty well widespread across the whole province,” said Heinz Reimer, president of Manitoba Beef Producers. “In some places guys have totally lost all the pastures, […] Read more

Soldiers prepare sandbags at Portage la Prairie, Man. to protect property at risk of flooding along the Assiniboine River. (Co-operator photo by Shannon VanRaes)

General, Weather

Lenders offer breaks in flood-impacted Prairie areas

By Country Guide Staff July 8, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes Farmers and others hit by widespread summer flooding in western Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan may be able to seek deferrals on payments to lenders. Some Prairie lenders, while pledging financial support to flood relief in the region, have also pledged to work with affected farmers and other customers to ease their loan payment obligations. Farm […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Floods drown Prairie crops, ruin old supplies

By Rod Nickel July 4, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes Winnipeg | Reuters –– Floods that washed across Saskatchewan and Manitoba last weekend hit farmers twice, drowning newly seeded fields of wheat and canola, while also ruining stockpiles of last year’s crops. Heavy rain of up to 260 millimetres (10.2 inches) swamped the eastern side of Western Canada’s crop belt last weekend, submerging crops, washing […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Alta. crops in overall good condition, pest issues eyed

By Marney Blunt July 4, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada — While a large portion of crops in southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan are struggling due to excessive rainfall and flooding, crops in Alberta appear to be faring quite well at this time, according to an Alberta crop specialist. Most of the province I think crop growth is coming along quite nicely, no major […] Read more

Crops, Soybeans, Weather

Manitoba soybeans hang tough despite flooding

By Dave Sims July 4, 2014

Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada — Despite widespread flooding in a region known to carry significant soybean acres, a Manitoba industry watcher predicts this year’s crop will be fine. Shawn Rempel, product manager for Quarry Seed at Stonewall, Man., acknowledges wet conditions in southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba have been a problem for producers. However, he said, the […] Read more

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Polar vortex in July? No, but cooler temps still on the way

Soaked Manitoba soils may take out some insect pests

U.S. grains: New-crop corn sets new contract low on ideal weather

Guenther: In dry SW Sask., past flood damage still lingers

Prairie disease dangers rise with floodwaters

Excess moisture costs Man. producers pasture, hayland

Lenders offer breaks in flood-impacted Prairie areas

Floods drown Prairie crops, ruin old supplies

Alta. crops in overall good condition, pest issues eyed

Manitoba soybeans hang tough despite flooding

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