Insights and Stories on Manitoba

Jun. 6, 2024 at 1:44 pm CDT

The recent influx of moisture across the Prairies put pressure on feed grain prices, according to an Alberta-based trader.

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm

Jun. 5, 2024 at 9:28 am CDT

Now—for those of you who still need rain, the developing pattern doesn't look like an overall dry pattern. It's just not all clouds with the threat of showers every couple of days. For those of you on the eastern Prairies who are tired of rain then a little sunshine and heat is what the doctor ordered.

By Daniel Bezte

Jun. 4, 2024 at 9:18 am CDT

For the week ending June 1, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were relatively unchanged compared to the previous week. It’s that time of year when volumes are limited and the market can be quite variable from region to region.

By Jerry Klassen

May. 29, 2024 at 10:39 am CDT

Despite heavy rains as well as snowfall, Manitoba farmers were still able to make planting progress during the week ended May 25, according to the province’s weekly crop report.

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm

May. 29, 2024 at 9:30 am CDT

Looking at the big picture, we should see some warmer temperatures—after all it is June—but I still don't see signs of any sustained heat.

By Daniel Bezte