Insights and Stories on StatCan

Aug. 28, 2024 at 1:27 pm CDT

Statistics Canada’s production estimates in its principal field crops report issued Aug. 28, came in better than expected according to MarketsFarm analyst Mike Jubinville. While Jubinville thought StatCan might peg the 2024/25 canola crop at around 20 million tonnes, the federal agency placed their call at 19.50 million, while a poll by Reuters expected 19.20 million.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Aug. 27, 2024 at 10:44 am CDT

There appears to be very little credibility that will be given to Statistics Canada’s principal field crop report to be issued on Wednesday. The concerns among analysts and brokers include the timing of the report and the use of satellite imagery.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Aug. 20, 2024 at 4:07 pm CDT

Days before Statistics Canada presents its monthly principal field crop estimates, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) released its estimates on Aug. 20, showing some changes to grains from the month before.

By Adam Peleshaty

Jul. 23, 2024 at 11:45 am CDT

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) made a handful of changes to its July balance sheet released on July 22, compared to the month before.

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm

Jul. 16, 2024 at 3:26 pm CDT

With the peas harvest in Alberta about a month away, prices have been beginning to slip back according to Kyle Sinclair, chief executive officer for Producer Profit in Lacombe, Alta.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm