US and the World It is that time of year again. Late July and going into early August represents a time when the crop is being made. The July pollination time period is usually one of the critica

US and the World It is that time of year again. The Canada Day-July 4th weekend always is a seminal moment in markets across the greater American corn belt. It is the time of year when we are able

US and the World Planters have been rolling across the Great North American corn belt over the last several weeks. Getting off to a good start is always a good thing and it certainly is the case

US and the World It is that time of year again, planters are rolling across the great North American corn belt. As of May, the 5th 36% of American corn had been planted which is 6 percentage poi

US and the World It is that time of year. Across the Great North American corn belt farmers are in the fields or at least getting ready to plant their crops when the weather cooperates. What was

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