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Barley, Corn, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Alberta prices see wide range

By Dave Sims February 8, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada — A tale of two markets is emerging in Alberta as feed users in the south take advantage of cheap corn trucked in from Manitoba, while users farther north pay higher prices. “As far as Red Deer north goes, it’s quite different than feedlot alley,” said Joseph Billett, general manager of Agfinity in […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Demand shifting at Alberta feedlots

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm February 1, 2018

Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada — Demand has shifted at Alberta feedlots this year with more forward contracting and less business taking place in the spot market, according to an analyst. “In a lot of years we’ve seen the demand has stayed in the spot market but this year there were more forward purchases that were done by […] Read more

Cereals, Crops

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie grains chopping around

By Dave Sims January 25, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minute CNS Canada — Dry subsoil moisture conditions and a lack of snow cover in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan continue to create worries for many farmers. Conditions range from abnormally dry in many areas to full-on droughts around Regina and some areas south of Calgary, according to Agriculture and Agri-food Canada. Feed barley bids in the […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Prairie feed barley softens as packers bid up cattle

By Dave Sims January 16, 2018

Reading Time: < 1 minute CNS Canada — Feed barley prices in the Lethbridge area are showing signs of softening as the February lull approaches and warmer weather moves into the province. According to Allan Pirness of Market Place Commodities, both feed barley and feed wheat prices are around the $220 per tonne mark, down a touch from the pre-Christmas […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Firm feed barley market capped by U.S. corn

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 24, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minute CNS Canada — Feed barley bids in Alberta have shown some strength post-harvest and look to remain firm heading through the winter. However, the threat of U.S. corn imports will likely cap the upside. “Barley’s been on the rise here,” said Jared Seitz of Agfinity at Spruce Grove, Alta. Some U.S. corn was crossing the […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed barley marches ‘lockstep’ with U.S. corn

By Dave Sims November 3, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minute CNS Canada — Western Canada’s feed barley market continues to trade above the key $200 per tonne mark, taking strength from consistent demand and a lower-sized crop in 2017. “The market has changed (gotten stronger) from last year when high-vomitoxin wheat was trading at a discount,” said Jim Beusekom of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie feed wheat, barley at seasonal highs

By Dave Sims May 11, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada –– Feed barley and feed wheat appear to be settling into some seasonal highs, according to a market-watcher in Alberta. “Whether it goes up much more remains to be seen,” said Jim Beusekom of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. “Between Easter and May long weekend, we’re probably at a high.” High vomitoxin (10 […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Spring Wheat, Weather

Feed market awaits influx of spring-threshed grains

By Dave Sims March 14, 2017

Reading Time: 2 minutes CNS Canada — As spring slowly approaches, western Canadian feed dealers are warily eyeing the amount of grain that may be left over on Prairie fields. “There’s a bit of concern about how much spring-threshed grain we may see here in the next few weeks,” said Allan Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. “That’s […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets, Weather

‘Mini-harvest’ likely to weigh on feed grains

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 14, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minute CNS Canada –– Seasonal lows in the Western Canadian feed grain market may stick around longer than normal this year, as the industry awaits the abnormal spring harvest of those fields left to overwinter this year. “The seasonals are fairly consistent,” said Jim Beusekom of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge, adding “we usually see the […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed wheat, barley surplus could last until summer

By Dave Sims January 25, 2017

Reading Time: < 1 minute CNS Canada — Supplies of feed wheat and barley in Western Canada continue to compete for a home in Lethbridge’s feedlot alley. For the past few months markets have been grinding lower due to the large volumes of low-quality feed and other grains that are being unloaded by farmers. At least one industry expert believes […] Read more

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Tag Archives feed wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Alberta prices see wide range

Feed weekly outlook: Demand shifting at Alberta feedlots

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie grains chopping around

Prairie feed barley softens as packers bid up cattle

Firm feed barley market capped by U.S. corn

Feed barley marches ‘lockstep’ with U.S. corn

Prairie feed wheat, barley at seasonal highs

Feed market awaits influx of spring-threshed grains

‘Mini-harvest’ likely to weigh on feed grains

Feed wheat, barley surplus could last until summer

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