First Statcan Crop Production Estimate

[parsley]

Just a note to put everyone on notice that the first Statcan crop production estimate will be released tomorrow (Aug. 23). This will be the first survey based yield estimate and will give an idea of the drought's impact (keeping in mind the survey was done 2 to 3 weeks ago).

I will try to post but can make no guarantees to get done early (all my bosses will be looking for interpret megaseconds after release). If I can't get it done, could I get one of you to post it off the statcan web site.

[parsley]

Who is this mask man with all the knowledge and wisdom of a CWB employee or director. Or are you just a No Name Brand kind of guy.

[parsley]

What with this no author stuff.

[parsley]

Hell I don't even know who I is on this tread. I is the Kernel I think.

[parsley]

This is Charlie.

Here are the numbers.

July field crops production as of July 31
2001 2002 2001 to 2002 Five-year average
'000 tonnes % change '000 tonnes
Total wheat 20 568 15 448 -25 24 585
Spring wheat 16 010 10 215 -36 18 365
Barley 10 846 7 883 -27 12 749
Canola 4 926 3 238 -34 6 977
Durum wheat 2 987 3 680 23 4 674
Oats 2 691 3 027 13 3 433
Field peas 2 023 1 554 -23 2 248
Flaxseed 715 709 -1 881
Rye 228 132 -42 321
Soybeans1 1 594 2 442 53 2 506
Grain corn1 8 116 8 083 0 7 850
1 Quebec and Ontario only.

First column is 2001. Second 2002. Third percent change. Last 5 yr. average. The website is:

http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/020823/d020823a.htm

The above confirms how bad the production problem in western Canada is. I will leave the discussion to others till later today.

[parsley]

Me thinks there is a problem with the web site.

AdamSmith

[dsheehan-millang]

During some recent upgrades the username system was modified somewhat.

It should now show your username when posting.