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CTV News
an hour ago
- Business
- CTV News
Seeding nearing completion across Sask.: crop report
Seeding across Saskatchewan is now 97 per cent complete, according to the latest provincial crop report. The southwest, west-central, and northeast parts of the province are 99 per cent complete, the northwest is 98 per cent complete, while the southeast and east-central regions are 95 per cent complete. Overall, seeding for field peas, spring wheat, durum, barley, triticale, canola, lentils, mustard, flax and oats is complete or nearly complete, while seeding progress for chickpeas, canary seed, soybeans, and perennial forage are the furthest behind. During the reporting period from May 27 to June 2, producers in the province saw minimal rain, with the highest rainfall reported in the Eldon area at 11 millimetres. The Meadow Lake area received eight millimetres, but most areas did not report any rainfall, the province said. While topsoil moisture continued to decline during the reporting period, producers across the province reported mostly good crop emergence with some reports of spotty emergence in later seeded crops, the report said. Of the crops that have emerged, most have been reported in good to fair condition, with minor crop damage reported overall due to dry conditions, wind, and heat. Some producers also reported some minor crop damage from flea beetle, cutworm, grasshopper, and wireworm pressure, as well as wildlife. Producers are now busy with seeding and spraying, rock picking, land rolling, and moving cattle out to pasture, the province said. For the full crop report, click here.
CBC
2 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Chilly start to summer puts agriculture at risk
Farmers in eastern Ontario and Western Quebec say the weather in the first few days of June will make or break their crops.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Trio caught stealing thousands worth of crops in Northern California, deputies say
( — Three people were arrested after they allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of crops from a Northern California farm. On Sunday, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of agricultural theft near Waterloo and Fairchild—and what they found was 'fruit for thought'. Deputies said three individuals were caught red-handed (and red-fingered) in the middle of stealing cherries. Northern lights may be visible in Northern California amid severe geomagnetic storm 'Turns out, they weren't just picking fruit—they were picking a fight with the law,' SJCSO said. Over $2,000 worth of cherries were stolen, and another $2,000 in crop damage was done, according to the sheriff's office. Additionally, the suspects are accused of being involved in a string of similar thefts across multiple counties. The suspects were allegedly selling the stolen goods at fruit stands throughout California. Thousands of dollars in cash were seized, their vehicle was towed, and all three were booked on alleged charges including theft, conspiracy, and agricultural crimes. 'This wasn't just a petty pick—it was a well-organized produce plunder,' SJCSO said. 'The investigation is ongoing, with leads sprouting up across county lines.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Jordan Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan Times
Agricultural producer price index rises 4.6% in Q1 2025
The agricultural producer price index for the first quarter of 2025 rises by 4.6 per cent, reaching 108.7 points (Petra photo) AMMAN — The agricultural producer price index (APPI) for the first quarter of 2025 rose by 4.6 per cent, reaching 108.7 points compared with 103.9 points during the same period in 2024, according to a report issued on Monday by the Department of Statistics (DoS). The cumulative increase was driven by higher producer prices for several crops, including green sweet peppers, cauliflower and hot peppers, which collectively represented 35.1 per cent of the index's relative importance. Meanwhile, the prices of aubergine, potatoes, and tomatoes, accounting for 64.9 per cent, declined during the same period. In March 2025, the APPI reached 129.6 points, up by 3.5 per cent compared with 125.2 points in March 2024. The increase was attributed to rising prices for crops such as green almonds, green garlic and squash, which accounted for 69 per cent of the monthly variation, while the prices for crops including dry onions, green corn and lemons, representing 31 per cent of the index, declined, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. On a monthly basis, the APPI rose by 19.7 per cent in March compared with February, climbing from 108.3 to 129.6 points. This increase was driven by price rises in squash, green sweet peppers and zucchini. However, prices for other crops such as green peas, grape leaves and thyme declined, reflecting a 36.4 per cent share of the monthly change.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Northumberland farmer's land 'drying out' in sunny weather
A farmer has said his wheat and barley crops are under threat as his land endures the driest spring in Smith. who has 1,000 acres (4 sq km) of arable farmland near Holy Island, Northumberland, said if rain did not come soon his crop "would not recover".The Met Office said 218mm of rain fell from 1 Feb to 16 May 2024 in the UK, but there was 40mm less rain over the equivalent period this Smith said: "The farm is effectively drying out." The Met Office previously confirmed April 2025 saw the most sunshine in the UK for that month since records began 115 years ago, with 47% more hours of sunshine than the long-term recent dry weather follows England's wettest 18-month period between October 2022 and March 2024, which caused damage to soil according the Department of Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra). Mr Smith said: "In the forthcoming three or four weeks we require rain. "If this drought continues our yields are going to be dramatically down which, with today's prices, I'm selling at less than what I was selling my grain for 20 years ago. "If rain doesn't come soon my crops won't recover."The Met Office is predicting a 45% chance of rain in the area on Saturday, which will be heavy at times. Mr Smith said: "We're not alone. There's farmer up and down the whole country in the same position. "People in the south are suffering even more than we are in the north, because we are on the coast and we have slightly cooler conditions."But it's not great if this drought continues." Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
