# 3 things to watch in Prairie agriculture in 2023 | CBC News

> Western Canadian farmers face an uncertain 2023 after the 2021 drought, with soil moisture still in deficit in parts of the Prairies despite better 2022 rains. Weather, the war in Ukraine, fertilizer emissions policy and inflation are cited as key risks to crops and food prices.

- Date: 2023-01-15 · published 2023-01-15T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: weather · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/37756-3-things-to-watch-in-prairie-agriculture-in-2023-cbc-news
- Commodities: [Canola Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CANMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Dry soil moisture going into spring raises the risk of reduced Prairie crop output, which would support grain and oilseed prices.

## Sources

- cbc.ca: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/prairie-agriculture-forecast-1.6712190

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