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
Tagged: drought
The News & What it Means – North American Flax Supply Tightest Since 2012-13
By John DePutter & Dave Milne – January 18, 2018
The news:
“Drought on the US northern Plains took a major bite out of the country’s flax production in 2017.”
– USDA, Jan. 12, 2018
The News & What it Means – What the BDI is Saying about the Global Economy & Important Factors to Consider Amid the Steep Decline in Spring Wheat Futures
By John DePutter & Dave Milne – September 13, 2017
The news:
“The Baltic Dry Index has seen some strength over the past two months, rising to its highest levels in nearly three years.”
– CNS Canada, Sept. 12, 2017
The News & What it Means – Smallest Acreage of US Wheat Since 1919
By John DePutter & Dave Milne – September 6, 2017
The news:
“Across the US this year, farmers planted the smallest number of acres of wheat since 1919. That’s the new reality in Kansas as more and more farmers are planting other crops to make a profit.”
– KSN.com, Sep. 1, 2017
The News & What it Means – Why is Everyone Bullish About Canola?
By Dave Milne – August 15, 2017
The news:
Analysts are becoming increasingly bullish about canola for a variety of reasons.
– Western Producer, August 11, 2017