Provincial agriculture ministry estimates are lower than Statistics Canada’s numbers, and analysts weigh in on who’s right
WINNIPEG — The size of the 2024 canola crop has become a controversial topic in Western Canada. Most market analysts believe it’s much smaller than the 38 bushel per acre average and 19 million tonne estimate, which Statistics Canada published in September. In late October, Saskatchewan Agriculture pegged the provincial canola yield at 33 bu. […] Read moreTag Archives canola crop
Canola production could be 17-18 million tonnes
Provincial yield estimates say 33 bushels per acre in Alberta and Saskatchewan
WINNIPEG — Crop analysts, production specialists and provincial crop reporters are all leaning in the same direction — the 2024 canola crop could be much smaller than anticipated. It’s possible that canola production could be in the range of 17 to 18 million tonnes, significantly lower than Statistics Canada estimates of 19 million. In late […] Read more
Poor yields start at the roots
WINNIPEG — The story of the 2024 canola crop can be summed up with three brief phrases: Hopes for a bumper crop in late June. Blazing heat and minimal rain in July. Disappointing yields in September. Those are the Coles Notes, but the agronomic story is slightly more complicated. A long stretch of 33 C […] Read more
August report gives best assessment of canola crop size
Statistics Canada’s August production forecast released Sept. 14 showed mostly only small differences from the July forecast that was issued Aug. 29 and confirmed that dry weather hurt yields leading to a smaller crop than last year. The report showed declines in durum, canola and barley compared to the July report. The spring wheat number […] Read more
