It's estimated 70 to 80 percent of the barley grown in Western Canada was affected by heavy rains and snow in early-to-mid September. Factor in the 31 percent decrease in overall barley production estimated by Statistics Canada in its report out Friday morning, and the math is simple; barley that qualifies for malt will be... Read More

As the 2014 harvest starts, stalls, rolls on and then feels like you will never finish, you probably have some time to begin to think about next years crop production. One of those considerations usually involves fertilizer pricing and purchase. Don't Miss: The Latest episodes of the Tech Tour There are many new innovations in... Read More

After trading at a significant discount to soybeans last year, contrasting production scenarios have resulted in canola gaining value relative to soybeans over the last few months. "Historically canola futures have traded $80, sometimes even $100 higher than soybeans. Last year was exactly the opposite," explains Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity Research. "What we're starting... Read More