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Rain boosts soil moisture, stops few harvest operations

Rain boosts soil moisture, stops few harvest operations

The provincial crop report says widespread rain halted harvest and desiccation operations but boosted moisture levels to crop, hay, and pasture land.
Manitoba Premier calls on feds to provide support to canola producers

Manitoba Premier calls on feds to provide support to canola producers

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is calling on the federal government to provide immediate support to canola producers and develop a coherent strategy to negotiate with China. That's in the face of 75.
Closing grain prices Thursday, August 14

Closing grain prices Thursday, August 14

Closing cash prices from Bunge with futures prices from Adam Pukalo of Ventum Financial.
WATCH: An analysis of tariff impact

WATCH: An analysis of tariff impact

Due to a number of factors, the 75 per cent Chinese tariff on Canadian canola seed might have less impact than the market initially feared.
Opening grain prices Thursday, August 14

Opening grain prices Thursday, August 14

Opening cash prices from Bunge with futures prices from Adam Pukalo of Ventum Financial.
AAFC forecasts strong crop yields on prairies

AAFC forecasts strong crop yields on prairies

Agriculture Canada is predicting solid yields for most crops on the Prairies, based on computer modelling that was done at the end of July.
Alberta Beef Producers to withdraw from Canadian Cattle Association

Alberta Beef Producers to withdraw from Canadian Cattle Association

Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) has announced it's withdrawing its membership from the Canadian Cattle Association, effective July 1, 2026. The decision was made following extensive decision and strategic review by the board of ABP.
Farms groups want new canola tariff removed ASAP

Farms groups want new canola tariff removed ASAP

Groups including APAS and SaskOilseeds want the federal government to resolve trade dispute with China as soon as possible, as harvest nears.
Rain slows crop development in Manitoba: crop report

Rain slows crop development in Manitoba: crop report

Isolated rainfall and storm events occurred across the southern portion of the province this week, with accumulations ranging from 5.8 mm to 145.6 mm. Some storms were accompanied by heavy rains and strong winds.
Closing grain prices Wednesday, August 13

Closing grain prices Wednesday, August 13

Closing cash prices from Bunge with futures prices from Adam Pukalo of Ventum Financial.