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Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder markets digest StatCan data

Barley crop expected up 34 per cent on year

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded steady to $2 higher. Yearling prices have strengthened by $8-$10 over the past four weeks. Calf values were relatively unchanged but the market was hard to define due to limited volumes. Alberta packers were buying on a dressed basis from $300 to $302 delivered, up $1-$2 […] Read more
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Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Bids fall sharply lower

U.S. wheat futures, Canadian dollar down on week

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Reading Time: 2 minutes MarketsFarm — Spring wheat bids in Western Canada dropped sharply lower during the week ended Thursday, as losses in U.S. futures weighed on values. Increased grain movement out of Ukraine, as more vessels were finally shipping corn and wheat out of Black Sea ports, contributed to the selling pressure in the futures that spilled into […] Read more
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Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie markets hold firm ahead of harvest

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Reading Time: < 1 minute MarketsFarm — The feed grain market in Western Canada is holding steady for the time being, with both buyers and sellers keeping to the sidelines ahead of the harvest. “So far we haven’t seen the harvest pressure we would normally expect,” said grain trader Matt Beusekom of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. Feedlots were still […] Read more
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Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Bids show some strength

U.S. wheat futures, loonie up on week

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Reading Time: 2 minutes MarketsFarm — Spring wheat bids in Western Canada moved higher during the week ended Thursday, taking back most of the losses from the previous week as gains in U.S. futures provided support. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were up by $12-$15.50 per tonne during the week ended Thursday, […] Read more
Wheat in progress west of Pathlow, Sask. on Aug. 1, 2022. (Dave Bedard photo)
Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Prices lower despite mixed growing conditions

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Reading Time: 2 minutes MarketsFarm — While not as widespread as last year’s historic drought, some parts of Alberta are still struggling with hot and dry conditions. Suzanne Leclerc, owner of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton, said growing conditions for feed grains across the province are varied. “As usual for the last couple of years, such a mixed review,” […] Read more
Wet conditions have made fungicide spraying difficult for ground application. Photo: Thinkstock
Crops

Fungal diseases posing an issue with Manitoba crops

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Reading Time: 2 minutes As crop conditions vary across Manitoba, the latest crop report noted that frequent rains and warm temperatures have increased the risk of a number of fungal diseases. Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development (MARD) said farmers continued to apply fungicides on their wheat, oats, barley, canola, and pea crops. However, wet conditions in a number of […] Read more
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Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market experiences calm before upcoming storm

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $2-$4 on either side of unchanged. Once again, overall volumes were limited, with small strings and singles moving through auction barns. The quality was quite variable and offbeat stragglers were quite common. Buyers incorporate a risk discount on these cattle; therefore, prices do not represent […] Read more
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Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Bids mixed to lower

U.S. wheat futures up on week

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Reading Time: 2 minutes MarketsFarm — While wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) were higher after hitting low points, bids for Western Canadian wheat were mixed to lower for the week ended Thursday. The Canadian dollar gained ground against a weakening U.S. greenback, moving up by more than one U.S. cent. The loonie spent the week […] Read more

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