US and the World The end of March always represents a central time in grain markets as USDA gives their official estimates of the acres which will be planted in the upcoming year. At the same tim

US and the World It is almost like last fall has never left. Across Canada it was the warmest winter on record with temperatures averaging 5 warmer than normal. Of course, with some of these Ma

US and the World February is a time when the Great North American corn belt is usually under a lot of snow and ice. It is the time where great looking crops are a bit far in the distance. However,

US and World Its that time of the year again. January represents a time of cold, snow, ice, etc., etc. as the great North America corn belt hibernates over winter. Farm plans are being recalibra

Personal Note: It is with a heavy heart I write this. Earlier in December I learned of the passing of Kim Ratz, who worked at Grain Farmers of Ontario for the last 13 years and 5 years with the Onta

US and the World Harvest is in full swing across the great American corn belt; progress varying depending on where you are. In fact, it is over in many places. As of November, the 6th 81% of US

US and the World It is that time of year and combines continue to roll across the great American corn belt. As of October, the 8th, 43% of American soybeans had been harvested and 34% of US corn

US and the World It is September and soon we will hear the rumble and roll of combines harvesting soybeans. Across the greater North American corn belt there has been a plethora of different wea

US and the World It has been uneven summer in much of the greater North American corn belt as different weather patterns have presented challenges for crops in the field. Earlier there was drough

US and the World It is a very crucial time for grain production across the greater North American corn belt. Mid to late July is very important for pollination in the corn crop and soybeans are s