Praying for rain is being replaced with the hope that rain can stop for harvest. Rainfall in July and early August has been much greater than normal.
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Topsy-turvy precipitation this year challenges crop predictions
Rainfall can vary dramatically over a short distance. Precipitation maps can’t catch all the deviations, but they do provide a broad perspective.
Cow-calf returns improve dramatically; herd expansion limited
Gross returns for cow-calf producers have outpaced the grain sector in recent years.
Producers face the reality of shifting grain price expectations
Significant price shifts have occurred in various grains as compared to what was expected at the beginning of the calendar year. Crop insurance prices can be used as a base for the changes.
Agriculture needs to prepare for government spending cuts
As government makes necessary cuts to spending, what can be reduced or restructured in the budgets for agriculture?
Statistics Canada’s seeded acreage report contains interesting details
Statistics Canada’s June 27 seeded acreage report shows farmers planted more durum, lentils, peas and oats this spring while seeding less canola and barley.
Huge rainfall event improves crop prospects on Prairies
Pivotal is perhaps the best word to describe the massive rainfall event that hit a large portion of the prairies around June 21.
Good time to consider government support for private crop insurance
The current federal-provincial ag support framework will need to be renewed soon. Now is the time to talk about what the next framework might include.
Crop spraying season can come with a great deal of stress
Despite all the stress, it’s a good feeling when you see those darn weeds dying.
Dry weather forces Prairie producers to begin drought watch
While it’s a bit early to cry wolf, the lack of rain and high winds fuelling the wild fires don’t bode well for agriculture, either.
