As the week began, only 49 per cent of corn crops in 18 key states had been planted when more typically it might be 80 per cent. Wet weather continues to be an issue for U.S. farmers who are well behind in planting corn and soybeans. (Associated Press)More broadly, as Driedger explains, farmers on the Prairies could benefit from what he calls the "spillover" effect. There are concerns about the impact heavy rain has had on the U.S. winter wheat crop and the planting of spring wheat, he said. (Lyzaville Sale/CBC News)He said wheat prices have been improving in Western Canada over the last couple of weeks.

Source: CBC News May 23, 2019 08:00 UTC