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World wheat harvest starting or nearing completion, but has its challenges

World wheat harvest starting or nearing completion, but has its challenges

The wheat harvest is at different stages around the world. In Canada, the spring wheat harvest is in the early stages. Saskatchewan is 4 per cent complete as of August 19, Alberta is 5 per cent complete, and Manitoba is 3 per cent complete.
Latest projections expect more production and average yields, but less harvested acres

Latest projections expect more production and average yields, but less harvested acres

Statistics Canada released model-based projections of production of various crops for each province on Wednesday morning.
CGC revokes licences from Purely Canada Foods Corp

CGC revokes licences from Purely Canada Foods Corp

The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the grain dealer licence and primary elevator licences of Purely Canada Foods Corp. in Avonlea, Kindersley and Lajord.
Slow Start to Manitoba Harvest: Crop Report

Slow Start to Manitoba Harvest: Crop Report

Harvest continues in winter cereals, spring cereals, and peas. A limited number of canola fields have been harvested, mostly in the Central and Eastern regions.
Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, August 28

Closing Grain Prices Wednesday, August 28

Durum 293.43 Feed barley 201.57 Canola 541.22 (down 40 cents) Chickpeas 837.75 Flax 605.85 Lentils 639.20 Oats 208.00 Yellow Peas 346.75 Feed Wheat 193.15 1 Red Spring Wheat 242.14 (up 2.
Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, August 28

Opening Grain Prices Wednesday, August 28

Durum 293.43 Feed barley 201.57 Canola 541.62 (down 2.80) Chickpeas 837.75 Flax 605.85 Lentils 639.20 Oats 208.00 Yellow Peas 346.75 Feed Wheat 193.15 1 Red Spring Wheat 239.24 (up 2.
Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, August 27

Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, August 27

Durum 293.43 Feed barley 201.57 Canola 544.42 (down 5.50) Chickpeas 837.75 Flax 605.85 Lentils 639.20 Oats 208.00 (down 10.00) Yellow Peas 346.75 Feed Wheat 193.15 1 Red Spring Wheat 236.73 (down 1.89)
Bourgault Tillage Tools Purchases Herschel Parts

Bourgault Tillage Tools Purchases Herschel Parts

Herschel Parts will continue their 137-year legacy of manufacturing and distribution of high-quality agricultural products. Bourgault Tillage Tools, a privately owned Canadian parts manufacturer, has become the new owner of Herschel Parts.
Insurance claims being made after crops were damaged by hail

Insurance claims being made after crops were damaged by hail

Insurance claims have been made over the past week following storms that brought hail, causing varying degrees of crop damage. Ag Direct Hail Insurance is one of those companies that have been busy.
Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, August 27

Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, August 27

Durum 293.43 Feed barley 201.57 Canola 549.92 (up 14.80) Chickpeas 837.75 Flax 605.85 Lentils 639.20 Oats 218.00 Yellow Peas 346.75 Feed Wheat 193.15 1 Red Spring Wheat 238.62 (up 4.