By John DePutter & Dave Milne – March 6, 2018
The news:
The Canadian dollar dipped below 77 cents US on Monday, its lowest level since last July as fears of a trade war cast a gloomy shadow on the Canadian economy’s prospects.
– CBC, Mar. 5, 2018
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The News & What it Means – Spring Runoff, Forecast Suggests Spring Planting Trouble
By John DePutter & Dave Milne – February 13, 2018
The news:
“A below normal spring runoff is expected across southern Saskatchewan this year, the result of ongoing dry weather.”
– Article on Syngenta Farm website, Feb. 9, 2018.
The News & What it Means – Beef Expansion/Contraction Cycle Alive and Well
By John DePutter & Dave Milne – February 7, 2018
The news:
“US beef cow inventory increased 2.8 million head in four years, and an additional 200,000-400,000 head are expected to be added to the herd over the next few years.”
– CattleFax, Feb. 2, 2018
The News and What it Means – Soybean Rally May Need More than Argentina Weather
By John DePutter & Dave Milne – January 30, 2018
The news:
“Argentinian production of soybean is to hit a five-year low of 52 million tonnes in the 2017/18 crop year, as yields are expected to fall 13% to 2.9 tonnes/hectare, according to a weekly market note by the Rosario Board of Trade.”
– AgriCENSUS, Jan. 29, 2018
The News & What it Means – Markets Likely to Take Notice of Expanding US Dryness
By John DePutter & Dave Milne – January 23, 2018
The news:
“Drought has expanded in the US for every single week since Nov. 4, 2017 – from 32.81% of the country battling it then to 60.93% as of Jan. 16.”
– US Drought Monitor, Jan. 18, 2018