The durum crop in the European Union is in trouble, says an analyst from that region of the world. The European Commission is forecasting 7.6 million tonnes of production, down two percent from last year and five percent below the five-year average. But industry groups think it could be a lot worse than that. Coldiretti, […] Read more
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Ag Notes
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APAS wants crop insurance extension
Saskatchewan’s general farm organization is asking for an extension to the crop insurance seeding deadline. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan said weather has prevented farmers in some regions from getting into their fields. In particular, southeastern and northeastern areas have been hit hard by heavy snowfall, cool temperatures and excessive rain this spring. Although […] Read more
Durum supplies not expected to be excessive
There is very little risk of farmers around the world over-producing durum in 2022-23, and that should keep prices firm, says an analyst. LeftField Commodity Research analyst Jonathon Driedger is forecasting 16 million tonnes of production by the key exporters of the crop — the European Union, Canada, the United States and Mexico. That would […] Read more
Desert agriculture yields interesting observations
It’s the end of March and many of the durum crops are starting to head out. Where am I? I’ve heard about desert durum, but this is the first time I’ve seen it. As I write this, I’m in Yuma, Arizona. The durum, often used as a rotational crop after growing vegetables, looks excellent. Of […] Read more
European Union proposes COOL for durum
Canadian farmers were upset when Italy introduced mandatory country-of-origin labelling laws for durum in pasta in 2017, and now the entire European Union appears to be heading in the same direction. The European Commission plans to roll out mandatory COOL as part of a broader food labelling initiative associated with its Field-to-Fork strategy. Consultations on […] Read more
Durum supply may be larger than estimates
An analyst argues that strong export numbers don’t match what Agriculture Canada is saying about stocks of the crop
A grain industry analyst thinks Agriculture Canada has underestimated Canada’s durum supply. Cliff Jamieson, Canadian grains analyst with DTN, wrote an article recently suggesting that the supply and demand numbers don’t add up. Agriculture Canada forecasts 2.35 million tonnes of exports for the 2021-22 crop. Jamieson noted that current licensed exports plus stocks in commercial […] Read more
Durum supply may be larger than estimates
A grain industry analyst thinks Agriculture Canada has underestimated Canada’s durum supply. Cliff Jamieson, Canadian grains analyst with DTN, wrote an article recently suggesting that the supply and demand numbers don’t add up. Agriculture Canada forecasts 2.35 million tonnes of exports for the 2021-22 crop. Jamieson noted that current licensed exports plus stocks in commercial […] Read more
Sask. crop insurance hikes coverage, premiums
Average coverage is $405 per acre and the average total premium is $12.05, up from $273 and $8.59 per acre last year
Enhanced forage and corn rainfall programs, an expanded contract price option program and increased establishment benefits are all part of this year’s Saskatchewan crop insurance program. Agriculture minister David Marit announced the 2022 program last week, saying coverage and premiums are up due to higher commodity prices but premium rates have dropped. The average coverage […] Read more
Fusarium-resistant durum may increase prairie acres
A new line of durum is expected to bring back swing acres of the crop north of Highway No. 1 and even expand territory into southeastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. AAC Schrader, developed by Yuefeng Ruan from Agriculture Canada’s Swift Current Research and Development Centre, is the first durum in the world offering intermediate resistance to […] Read more
