Growing Tomatoes in Prairie Gardens and Season Tips
A horticulturist from Saskatoon School of Horticulture discusses tomato types, growth habits, and care. He explains determinate versus indeterminate vines, watering needs, and calcium related blossom end rot. Advice covers climate, soil moisture, pruning, and fall protection for a longer harvest.
Crop price outlook signals 2014 harvest impact
Analysts foresee a softening in prices as 2013 crops succeed with stable weather in major regions. A thinner supply cushion and potential bumper yields could extend price declines into 2014, prompting farmers to consider forward sales and risk management decisions.
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Crop forward selling gains as harvest nears
The article notes limited opportunities to forward-sell crops beyond futures contracts, with increased frequency expected as this year’s harvest approaches. Strong entities include futures market and harvest timeline.
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