A lush green crop of midge-tolerant wheat with some trees in the background.

Lower U.S. spring wheat yields to cut production

Recent U.S. Department of Agriculture reports estimate yields at 51.7 bu. per acre, down from 52.5 bu. per acre last year

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s crop production and world agricultural supply and demand estimates reports were released July 11 with the main focus on the wheat, corn and soybean estimates.

Close-up of a ripe cob or corn still on the plant with its husk pealed back to reveal its yellow kernels.

Argentine farmers plan to increase corn acres

Stronger prices for corn and lower export taxes likely influence seeding plans

Farmers in Argentina, one of the world’s top grain suppliers, are set to favor corn over soybeans in the upcoming 2025-26 season.



A soybean field with the sun setting behind clouds in the distance.

Canadian soybean sector looks for growth and stable ground

Soy Canada eyes newer markets to grow demand for Canadian soybeans and buffer against trade uncertainty shocks

Soy Canada eyes newer markets, trade partners to grow demand for Canadian soybeans and buffer industry against trade uncertainty shocks.

Bruce Burnett, left, and Jerry Klassen talk markets at the Ag in Motion farm show near Langham, Sask.

VIDEO: Prairie crops on track for average yields

LANGHAM, SASK. – Western Canadian farmers will harvest an average crop this year provided cooler temperatures prevail and the region gets some timely rains in the next few weeks, says Bruce Burnett, the weather and market analyst with The Western Producer Markets Desk. However, Burnett, who took a closer look at Prairie crops as he […] Read more