Three goat operations in Manitoba and one sheep operation in Saskatchewan have been confirmed with scrapie in their flocks this year as efforts continue toward eradicating the disease in Canada. Scrapie is a federally reportable disease in sheep and goats that is in the same general family as other prion-related diseases such as bovine spongiform […] Read more
Scrapie has huge impact for sector despite low numbers
Crop report
Manitoba SOUTHWEST Precipitation varied from 13 to 75 millimetres with cool temperatures, which delayed harvest activities. Harvest of spring cereals is almost complete, while canola is about 65 percent complete, and corn silage has started. NORTHWEST Rainfall ranged from 10 to 65 mm with hard frosts in the northern areas. Harvest is generally complete for […] Read more
Crop report: Rain delays Saskatchewan harvest
WINNIPEG, MB, Oct. 5, 2017 (CNS Canada) – Saskatchewan restarted harvest following several days of rain delays last week to push the total amount combined to 89 percent from 78 percent the week before, according to the Saskatchewan Agriculture’s crop report released Thursday. Harvest was most advanced in the southwest where 98 percent of the […] Read more
Oat prices firm as harvest rolls in
WINNIPEG, Oct. 3 (CNS) – Oat prices firmed this week in Saskatchewan even as reports streamed in indicating yields were slightly better than anticipated. Harvest in Saskatchewan is over three-quarters complete although recent rains have delayed progress somewhat. The province is the dominant growing area for oats in the country. Bids rose five cents to […] Read more
Canola hangs around familiar levels
Canola futures eased a bit Monday, but stayed above the $490 per tonne level, the point at which it’s been static for days. “Canola remains kind of trapped,” said Ken Ball, broker with P.I. Financial in Winnipeg. “But it has been trading very strong in relative value.” Canola’s chart flatness is a much better situation […] Read more
High quality lentil crop will weaken price but restore reputation
Pulse crop processors are relieved that this year’s crop is of exceptional quality. “Thank God,” said Greg Simpson, chief executive officer of Simpson Seeds, a lentil processor based in Moose Jaw, Sask. “It is definitely a blessing to have the quality we got.” Saskatchewan Agriculture estimates 37 percent of the lentil crop will grade No. […] Read more
U.S. company has big plans for organic supply chain
A new organic grain company that acquired two wooden crib grain elevators in southern Saskatchewan says more investments will be announced soon. Pipeline Foods Inc., based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, recently bought elevators at Wapella and Gull Lake. The elevators, both located along the Trans-Canada Highway, have been buying organic and non-genetically modified crops since early […] Read more
NAFTA talks proceed in tense atmosphere
Depending on whom you listen to, talks to renew the North American Free Trade Agreement are moving at “warp speed” or are “dragging.” Negotiators from the United States and Mexico came north this week to talk with their Canadian counterparts. The talks are going on in a atmosphere of heightened anxiety as American President Donald […] Read more
WP LIVESTOCK REPORT – Sept. 28, 2017
HOGS FALL AGAIN Hog supply is abundant, and pork prices are falling. The U.S. national live price average for barrows and gilts was US$40 per cwt. Sept. 22, down from $43.12 Sept. 15. U.S. hogs averaged $48.70 on a carcass basis Sept. 22, down from $52.95 Sept. 15. The U.S. pork cutout was $72.70 per […] Read more
WP livestock report
HOGS SHARPLY LOWER The opening of a new hog slaughter plant in Iowa is not yet helping the cash hog price. Hog supply is ample, even as U.S. slaughter for the week was up about 13 percent over last year at the same time. Average U.S. carcass weight was 211.64 pounds, up about two pounds […] Read more
