Chuck Penner is forecasting 345,000 tonnes of chickpeas but a trader thinks the real number is closer to 500,000 tonnes.
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Chickpea harvest forecasts see big disparity
Some are estimating an average yield of 24 bushels per acre, while others say second growth has increased production
Alberta looks for agricultural plastic management input
Survey intended to help shape future policy for agriculture plastics management in the province
Alberta provincial government giving agriculture industry a say through survey in shaping future plastics management
Traders forecast record lentil yields for Canada
Country’s competitiveness in key export markets is slipping as it loses ground to Australia, Russia and Kazakhstan
lentil yields could be phenomenal and that is dragging down prices for both reds and greens.
Wheat markets are under duress
The U.S. is making deals that undermine Canadian wheat exports to key customers
Two of Canada’s top wheat buyers have agreed to significantly ramp up their purchases from the United States.
Storm dynamics and extreme rainfall
Besides moisture, instability and orographic lift, the next biggest factor that contributes to heavy or extreme rainfall is storm dynamics.
High pea yields shock farmers
Prices crater as a large harvest and potential problems with demand point to a huge carryout this year
There is going to be a massive pea carryout at the end of this crop year.
Moe says China trip laid ground work
Saskatchewan premier says signals of moving forward on canola tariffs can be seen in moves from Chinese and Canadian governments
Saskatchewan premier says signals of moving forward on canola tariffs can be seen in moves from Chinese and Canadian governments
USDA considering economic aid for farmers this fall, says secretary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working with Congress to evaluate whether economic aid might be needed for the nation’s farmers this fall amid trade disputes and record-high yields, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Monday.
Review coming for Canadian wheat breeding
Canadian Wheat Research Coalition says review of the wheat breeding innovation system will make sure research meets farmer needs.
University of Saskatchewan experts helping ‘herders’ in Mongolia
The Canadian government and the University of Saskatchewan are part of a $10 million project trying to help Mongolian farmers modernize their practices.
