Late blight threat forecast is high for potato crops in 2024

Sometimes Mother Nature provides perfect conditions for late blight, but on-farm mitigation practices can help control it. Reducing late blight risk was the focus of a panel discussion at the Ontario Potato Conference held...

Early Start Puts Alberta Planting Progress Ahead of Normal

Progress may be lagging in both Manitoba and Saskatchewan, but farmers are getting the 2024 into the ground ahead of schedule in Alberta.

USDA Lowers Old-Crop Corn Ending Stocks; 2024-25 Stocks Heavier

US corn ending stocks are set to rise in 2024-25, despite an expected smaller crop and slightly heavier demand.

Map: April Brings Little Change in Prairie Drought Conditions

Early Saskatchewan Planting Lagging

Saskatchewan planting is off to a slow start, but it’s not likely farmers will complain.

Map: Peace District Misses Out on Rain

Canadian Corn, Soy Stocks Tighter as of March 31

Canadian stocks of both corn and soybeans were lower as of March 31, even as production of both crops was higher in 2023.

Stocks of Most Pulse, Special Crops Lower

March 31 stockpiles of Canadian pulse and special crops were mostly lower compared to a year earlier - in some cases hitting multi-year lows.

March 31 Durum Stocks Lowest Since 1989; All Wheat Stocks Down Too

Total Canadian wheat stocks as of March 31 were down from the year-earlier level, with durum stockpiles falling to the lowest in 35 years.

Wet Weather Slows US Corn, Soy Planting

US corn and soybean planting slowed this past week amid wetter Midwest weather.

ICE Close: Canola Rides Soybean Coattails

Canola futures followed Chicago soybeans higher for the second straight day on Friday.

Chicago Close: Soybeans Up Strongly Again

Soybean futures posted solid gains for the second straight day on Friday. Wheat and corn were higher as well.

World Food Commodity Prices Up in April

World food commodity prices edged higher for the second straight month in April.