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U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn, wheat ease, traders eye USDA crop report

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago corn, soybean, and wheat futures eased on Tuesday as traders squared positions before a U.S. government supply and demand report this week. Wheat ticked down with falling Russian export prices, analysts said. Market participants are awaiting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s global supply and demand estimates on Friday. In a […] Read more


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Good weather for Alberta harvest

Heat, dryness take a toll on moisture levels

With hot and dry conditions the Alberta harvest is now in full swing, advancing 14 points to 22 per cent complete, the provincial agriculture department reported on Sept. 5. Combining was one point up compared to its five-average.





The harvest in Saskatchewan advanced 13 points for the week ended Sept. 16, at 74 per cent complete, despite rain in some parts of the province. Photo: Thinkstock

Saskatchewan harvest advances, but behind five-year pace

Lack of rain spurs progress

Saskatchewan farmers advanced their harvest 11 points during the week ended Sept. 1, bringing it to 23 per cent complete. However, that’s still 17 points behind the five-year average despite dry conditions throughout most of the province.