Following are selected highlights from a report issued by a US Department of Agriculture attache in Canada: "Despite optimistic crop seeding intentions in the spring of 2011, very wet spring conditions made seeding very difficult in some areas of Canada. As a result, weather, more than market prices, dictated the planting decisions.
Total wheat, barley, corn and oats production is forecast at 44.5 million tonnes, a marginal decrease from year 2010/2011 production level of 44.8 million tonnes. Production of wheat, barley, corn, and oats in 2011/2012 is forecast at 22.4 million tonnes, 8.2 million tonnes, 11.2 million tonnes and 2.6 million tonnes, respectively. The late seeding has raised concerns for crop quality, especially in wheat and barley. Despite strong grain prices, exports will be limited by tight supplies."
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