Several factors will combine to drive this week’s trade. The most notable will be positioning for the August WASDE report that will be released today at noon EST, August 11th, 2023.

Digital Corner - Dale Cowan
Cover Crop Opportunities After Wheat Harvest - Tyler Sabelli
Cercospora Leafspot Control In Sugarbeets - Mark McKerall

Black Sea risks are back at the forefront after Russia struck the port of Odesa again and ports on the Danube River. This is striking fears that Ukraine grain may become stranded in the country with limited export options.

Digital Corner - Dale Cowan
Managing Tar Spot Effectively in Your Corn Crop - Cory Cowan
Effective Fall Management Starts Now - Andre Coutinho

Commodities have seen increases across the board this week. This is due to a few factors including the escalated conflict between Russia & Ukraine, as well as a hotter/drier outlook for the second half of July. In fact, prices for wheat increased 40 cents, beans increased 14 ½ cents and corn increased 26 ¾ cents from Monday’s open to Thursday’s close.

Don Kabbes brings you the Ontario Grain Report, heard every Monday during the Noon Farm Report on CFCO 630 AM and Country 92.9 FM. Don is the general manager of Great Lakes Grain.

Digital Corner - Dale Cowan
Fertilizing Your Hay Fields - Graham McLean
Soil Sampling After Wheat Harvest - Mike Veenema

Commodity prices saw a rally this week. This can be attributed to expanding drought conditions and sharp declines in weekly crop ratings across the Midwest.

The USDA released the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, on Friday June 9th, 2023.

Digital Corner - Dale Cowan
Foliar Nutrients - Chris Snip
Building Healthy Soil, Responsibly - Dale Cowan