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There were few price changes for feed grains at the start of May, according to an Alberta-based trader. However, seasonal trends will pressure prices in the coming months.

In the midst of dryness in Western Canada and an organics market stuck in a standstill, organic growers are making decisions on what to plant in the coming weeks. Chances are, they may be dictated by their own rotations.

There is still some buying activity at feedlots despite some cattle already being put out to pasture for the summer months, according to Susanne Leclerc at Edmonton-based Market Master Ltd.

Despite United States corn futures declining as of late, barley is still the preferred feed grain at feedlots in southern Alberta, said a trader.

MarketsFarm -- Recent demand for feed grains from feedlots has been in a standstill, according to Erin Harakal, trade manager for Agfinity Inc. at Stony Plain, Alta. "It's been flat, probably since the end of September. We haven't seen any big changes when it comes to demand or prices," she said. "From what we've been[...]

A tariff reprieve has allowed for more cattle to move freely across the Canada/U.S. border and has necessitated the need for more grain at feedlots.

Upcoming tariffs by United States President Donald Trump could greatly affect feedlots and grain farmers in Western Canada according to Market Place Commodities president Jim Beusekom.

Despite the delay in U.S. President Donald Trump's planned tariffs, there is plenty of uncertainty in the Western Canadian feed grain market.