Ag Canada lowers 2015-16 crop production forecasts

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Published: July 21, 2015

Winnipeg, July 21 – Canadian farmers will grow considerably less wheat and canola in 2015-16 than earlier thought, according to updated grain and oilseed supply-demand estimates from Agriculture Canada released July 21.

Ag Canada’s market analysis division forecast total production of the eight major grains and oilseeds for 2015-16 at 70.787 million tonnes, which was down from their previous forecast of 75.285 million and the 2014-15 level of 73.589 million .

Wheat, barley, and canola saw the largest downward revisions, given acreage adjustments and expectations for below-trend yields in the dry regions of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

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The eight major grains and oilseeds include: canola, flaxseed, soybeans, wheat, oats, barley, corn and rye.

Total ending stocks for the major grains and oilseeds are expected to total 7.465 million tonnes by the end of the 2015-16 crop year, down from the previous projection of 8.995 million. Ending stocks for 2014-15 were pegged at 11.168 million tonnes.

Total exports were forecast at 38.335 million tonnes for 2015-16, down from the June estimate of 40.080 million . Exports in 2014-15 were estimated at 42.235 million tonnes.

Total domestic usage of the various grains and oilseeds for the 2015-16 crop year was forecast at 37.852 million tonnes, which would be down from the 38.953 million  forecast in June. For 2014-15, domestic usage was pegged at 40.284 million tonnes.

 

Domestic usage numbers include food and industrial use as well as feed, waste, and dockage. In million tonnes. Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Prod Prod Prod
2015/16 2015/16 2014/15
21-Jul 18-Jun
All Wheat 27.1 29.7 29.281
Durum 5.2 5.7 5.193
Barley 6.9 7.94 7.119
Corn 12.18 12.23 11.487
Oats 3.2 3.76 2.908
Canola 14.3 14.925 15.555
Flaxseed 0.95 0.92 0.847
Soybeans 5.8 5.45 6.049
Total 70.789 75.285 73.589
Exports Exports Exports
2015/16 2015/16 2014/15
21-Jul 18-Jun
All Wheat 21 22.3 23
Durum 4.5 4.8 5
Barley 2 2.2 2.25
Corn 0.7 0.7 0.45
Oats 2.1 2.225 2.325
Canola 7.6 8 9.2
Flaxseed 0.825 0.825 0.715
Soybeans 4 3.7 4.2
Total 38.335 40.08 42.235
Domestic use Domestic use Domestic use
2015/16 2015/16 2014/15
21-Jul 18-Jun
All Wheat 8.565 9.255 10.003
Durum 0.905 0.905 0.978
Barley 5.5 5.81 5.894
Corn 13.08 12.93 12.887
Oats 0.995 1.075 1.062
Canola 7.3 7.5 7.918
Flaxseed 0.085 0.08 0.126
Soybeans 2.075 2.075 2.144
Total 37.852 38.953 40.284
End stocks End stocks End stocks
2015/16 2015/16 2014/15
21-Jul 18-Jun
All Wheat 4.3 4.9 6.7
Durum 0.8 1 1
Barley 0.5 0.95 1
Corn 1 1.2 1.5
Oats 0.7 1.05 0.575
Canola 0.5 0.5 0.95
Flaxseed 0.15 0.125 0.1
Soybeans 0.275 0.225 0.3
Total 7.465 8.995 11.168

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Phil Franz-Warkentin

Phil Franz-Warkentin

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Phil Franz-Warkentin grew up on an acreage in southern Manitoba and has reported on agriculture for over 20 years. Based in Winnipeg, his writing has appeared in publications across Canada and internationally. Phil is a trusted voice on the Prairie radio waves providing daily futures market updates. In his spare time, Phil enjoys playing music and making art.

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