Canadian Canola Crop is in Big Trouble. While most of the attention in the U.S. has been focused on the drought in the upper Midwest the drought in the Canadian prairie provinces appears to be even worse. And that is a big problem for the canola crop in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. The three provinces have experienced record-breaking high temperatures and minimal rainfall in the last two months and the nearby outlook is for little relief. Some farmers in Manitoba indicate their canola crops are barely hanging on hoping for rainfall. A farmer in Manitou indicated to Reuters that his crop is maturing weeks early because of the heat and drought and believes he will experience an 80 percent yield loss unless substantial rain comes ver...
Wool is one of the most misunderstood U.S. agricultural commodities. Fine wool in the 17–21 micron range commands premium prices in luxury apparel, technical outdoor gear, and high-end knitwear, while coarser wool is gaining support as building codes and standards shift toward natural-fib...
There are plenty of major headlines moving across the markets today, but the reaction beneath them remains cautious. Crude oil is holding steady despite reports of progress involving the Strait of Hormuz, corn and soybeans remain tied to changing weather forecasts, and wheat continues to weigh...
Key Takeaways: Sugarcane is the world’s largest crop by total production volume, surpassing major commodities such as corn, wheat, and soybeans, and supplies roughly 80 percent of global sugar production. Sugarcane’s perennial growth cycle allows farmers to harvest multiple crops f...
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