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Barley south of Ethelton, Sask. in early August 2017. (File photo by Dave Bedard)
Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Grain prices back off previous highs

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MarketsFarm — Feed barley prices have come down from June highs, which saw prices around $300 per tonne. Currently, feed barley is around $275-$280 as market participants anticipate arrival of new crops. However, demand for feed grains remains high, as “we’re still dealing with a full feedlot,” said Brandon Motz of CorNine Commodities at Lacombe,
Crop Report, Weather

Alfalfa weevil, grasshoppers cause for concern, rainfall offers some crop relief

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 9

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Southwest Region Normal to above normal temperature in past week has benefitted the crop development. Rainfall was very spotty and in thundershowers with varied amounts. Deloraine (20mm), Shoal Lake (16mm) but most of areas in other parts of the region got 5 to 15mm range. Crops like soybean, corn and sunflower can use significant moisture
(Rahr.com)
Crops, Markets

Malt barley prices remain stable

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MarketsFarm — Malt barley prices have held steady throughout the 2019 growing season as global demand remains strong. Malt prices in 2018 were driven about 15 per cent higher due to a global shortage. According to Farmlink, drought conditions caused Australia to produce “one of the smallest barley crops in recent memory.” The crops were
Barley south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 3, 2017. (Dave Bedard photo)
Crops, Markets, Weather

Feed weekly outlook: World weather buoys barley

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MarketsFarm — Canadian feed barley prices are being buoyed by a triple threat of weather circumstances both locally and abroad. Three years of dry growing conditions in Australia have tightened global feed barley supplies to the point that domestic Canadian prices have increased. Current feed barley bids are topping out at $6.25 per bushel in
Politics and a renewed vigour of nationalism are making it increasingly difficult for international trade.
News, Other

Agricultural trade looms as election issue

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Farmers, most of whom rely on exports know it, and so does Ottawa as both face rising protectionism

Continuing trade turmoil is top of mind for Canadian farmers and the federal government heading into the October federal election. The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association (WCWGA) is demanding the government bulldoze barriers to Canadian agricultural exports. The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) has issued recommendations to protect and enhance Canadian agriculture and food exports.
(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market enters summer doldrums

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Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to $5 lower on average. Small volumes were available last week, which distorted the price structure. Many feedlot hands will rotate holidays through July; therefore, feedlot operators don’t want to bring in fresh replacements with a skeleton staff. Recent rains across Saskatchewan and Alberta
Cigi staff evaluate wheat flour for use in oriental noodles. (Cigi photo)
Cereals, Crops

Cigi, Cereals Canada agree to pursue amalgamation

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The boards of the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) and Cereals Canada have agreed to pursue amalgamation by March 31, 2020. That’s if a proposal, yet to be developed, is approved by the two bodies’ member organizations, leaders Dean Dias and Cam Dahl, said Friday in separate interviews. “During the past week, both boards have

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