The U.S. is not the only country dealing with ongoing drought right now.
The latest Canadian drought monitor shows majority of the country is covered in at least abnormally dry conditions, with some provinces even facing extreme to exceptional drought.
The USDA World Ag Outlook Board Chair shares what crops could be at stake.
“That has affected much of the wheat area across those provinces, and canola tends to be grown in much of the same areas as wheat. The main difference here being with canola. A lot of the main production regions for canola, especially within Saskatchewan and Alberta and up into the Peace River Valley of Alberta; they have escaped the worst of the drought conditions,” says Mark Jekanowski.
The USDA predicts the Canadian wheat crop to be down two billion bushels from the previous month and canola production down more than six percent.
RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney discusses the Louis Dreyfus expansion in Yorkton, the continued growth of Canada’s domestic canola crushing, and the outlook for pulse proteins.
Limited imports could improve feeder-cattle supplies, but reopening depends on continued screwworm control and strict inspections.
USDA Under Secretary for Trade Luke Lindberg discusses the Port of Seattle’s role in ag exports, meetings with Washington producers, and the administration’s priorities for trade and expanding export opportunities.
RealAg Radio’s Shaun Haney says Canadian farmers are encouraged by improving crop conditions, but are watching the weather and USMCA negotiations closely.
Strong new-crop soybean demand and rising corn shipments provided the clearest support in an otherwise mixed report.
USMCA negotiations now include concerns over Mexico’s water treaty compliance, while the U.S. advances a federal investigation into lamb imports that could lead to new trade protections.
