By John DePutter & Dave Milne – January 22, 2019
The news:
“The partial US government shutdown and the resulting lack of weekly and monthly USDA reports is taking a toll on Chicago grain futures.”
– Syngenta website article, Jan. 16, 2019
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The News & What it Means – Difficult Choices Ahead for Ontario Growers
By John DePutter & Dave Milne – January 16, 2019
The news:
“Lambton County farmers have a big decision to make following a volatile 2018 that saw corn emerge as a to-be bumper crop, soybean markets take a hit due to the still-running trade war between the US and China, and a “catastrophic” outbreak of mould in corn due to a wet harvesting season.”
– Sarnia Observer, Jan. 9, 2019
The News & What it Means – Never Too Early to Keep an Eye on the Weather
By John DePutter & Dave Milne – January 10, 2019
The news:
“The bulk of the main US corn, wheat and soybean production regions – including the Midwest and the High Plains – were almost entirely drought-free at the beginning of the year.”
– Syngenta website article, Jan. 7, 2019
The News & What it Means – El Nino Odds Increasing but Little Canadian Weather Impact Expected
By John DePutter & Dave Milne – December 18, 2018
The news:
“Government forecasters today increased the odds El Nino will develop this winter and last into spring.”
– Farm Futures, Dec. 17, 2018
The News & What it Means – Some Truth in the Potential for Lower Wheat Prices but Weather Questions Remain
By John DePutter & Dave Milne – December 11, 2018
The news:
“While most crop markets had a lackluster 2018, wheat enjoyed a rally. But those gains look like they may be fleeting.”
– Bloomberg