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21 Jul 2021
For 48 weeks a year, @leftfieldcr and @JonDriedger cover 8 special crops, 2 oilseeds and 6 grains focused on Canada but with a global view. For a free 4-week trial of any of our four reports, go to leftfieldcr.com
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Tune in today on #RealAgRadio at 4:30 E on @Ruralradio147! On today's show, your host, @ShaunHaney, is joined by @LeftFieldCR and @CropProCory of Croptimistic! Plus, Haney talks about last week's RealAg Poll and listener feedback! #cdnag #ontag #westcdnag
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Impressive 35 point gain in Sask canola planting. A lot of long hours.
Still, at 73% complete as of Jun 1, still trailing 10-yr avg of 89%
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Jun 3
Shared this chart with our special crops subscribers yesterday.
Indian Meteorology Department has been more reliable with monsoon forecast the last few years. Haven't seen a 90% of LTA forecast in at least 20 years.
Even if it's off by a couple of percent...
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I'm always amused at this time of year, when people think the wheat market is falling apart.
But it's just doing what it always does in summer.
Plan around it.
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Jun 1
Some welcome rain in dry parts of the western prairies. Some welcome dryness in the wet parts that are trying to finish planting. Would welcome more in the east, especially after last week's heat.
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Chuck Penner expects a better outlook for pea demand in 2026-27. While not all restrictions have gone away, prospects are looking brighter & should mean better movement & prices, he stated in the latest Pulse Market Insight ow.ly/xgcM50Z6hH5 #westcdnag @leftfieldcr
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May 27
If basis is the sum of costs (like the textbooks say), it should be nearly $15 better than a few months ago.
Alas!
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May 26
Heard a few comments about comparisons with 2021.
Not the same.
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May 26
Important to recognize, wet conditions and planting delays are a regional issue in western Canada.
Now, with 30-35 degree temperatures, dryness becoming a concern elsewhere.
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May 21
Wouldn't it be great if Mr. Carney could use his friendly relations with China to open its doors to Cdn oats.
Another large (and growing) buyer would help diversify demand.
How many EVs would it take?
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May 21
Sask canola planting struggling.
Only 15% done as of May 18 vs 47% average.
Will need ideal conditions to get it done.
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May 19
Prairie farmers: How is seeding going?
32%
Normal
21%
Behind few days
32%
Behind more than week
16%
Behind a month
19 votes • Final results
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May 19
First "official" estimate of 2026/27 durum wheat crop in #Italy 🇮🇹🌾 given by CREA today at #DurumDays in Foggia
➡️ 3,85 million tons** 📈 up 5% from 3,65 million tons of last year (ISTAT data) driven by favourable weather condition and higher avg yields
#durumwheat #bledur #granoduro
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May 19
Rain/snow over the last 7 days.
Not ideal for catching up from planting delays in Sask.
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Chuck Penner considers the third quarter scorecard positive for pulses in the latest Pulse Market Insight ow.ly/5QuP50Z0feT #westcdnag @leftfieldcr
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May 15
A few samples of the analytics we do out in LeftField.
Just one of 24 crop types in our monthly Cash Grain Reference for (data nerd) farmers.
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May 14
Seasonal highs (5.0 indicators) showing up for a few crops this week. You know what that means though.
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May 14
PSA: Here's what the seasonal index indicates for flax prices over the next 12 weeks.
You're welcome.
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