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Alberta ag minister Carlier downed in UCP win

By GFM Network News, Gfm Staff April 17, 2019

Alberta’s incumbent agriculture minister was among the casualties as Jason Kenney’s United Conservative Party defeated Rachel Notley’s New Democrats in Tuesday night’s provincial election. Oneil Carlier, the provincial NDP government’s minister of agriculture and forestry since May 2015 and deputy government house leader since February 2016, was unseated in his riding of Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland

Crops, Markets

Pulse weekly outlook: Benchmark report out for fababeans, feed peas

By GFM Network News, MarketsFarm Team April 17, 2019

MarketsFarm — Alberta Pulse Growers on Monday released Feed Benchmark Bi-Weekly Reports, providing “a consistent and unbiased estimate of the feeding value of low-tannin fababeans and feed peas” in central Alberta, central Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba. Comparing fababean and feed pea prices to other feed grains, the report stated, “Grains are softening further on the

Crops, Markets

Views differ on crop exports to China other than canola

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm April 16, 2019

MarketsFarm — Depending on whom one has spoken with, there are differing views as to grain exports to China other than canola. The federal government has stated there have been no export issues outside of canola. “The current actions taken by China are limited to canola seed, and we have not received any indication of

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Alberta demand drives feeder market higher

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen April 16, 2019

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were $2-$4 higher while calves were relatively unchanged. Stronger fed cattle prices in the deferred positions along with lower new-crop barley values resulted in a firmer tone. We’re in the last half of April and quality cattle will be hard to come by in 30 days; this

Barley south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 3, 2017. (Dave Bedard photo)

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Barley bids soften as attention turns to new crop

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin April 11, 2019

MarketsFarm — Feed barley bids in the key cattle feeding area of southern Alberta are coming under some pressure, as attention begins to turn to the new crop. “Demand is dropping off here a little bit,” said Allen Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. Feedlots have extended coverage through the spring and into the

Crops, Local news

Farmers sticking with canola-seeding plans

If you’re thinking of changing, contact your seed retailer ASAP

By Allan Dawson April 11, 2019

So far it looks like western farmers are sticking to their rotations and not jumping out of canola this spring, despite losing their top market, China. “Farmers are locked and loaded and sticking to it,” Canadian Canola Growers Association CEO Rick White said in an interview April 4. “Yes, some have been pushing their rotations.

Continue to monitor grain stored in bags frequently. Grain bags that run east-west will have solar heating on the south side, which creates a temperature variation  that will move moisture to the north side.

Crops, News, Weather

Warmer temperatures mean warmer grain in the bin

Solar heating on the south side of bins means that proper spring grain drying and storage are critical

By NDSU Release April 9, 2019

As outdoor temperatures increase, stored grain requires attention to prevent losses, says Ken Hellevang, North Dakota State University Extension agricultural engineer and grain-drying expert. The stored grain temperature increases in the spring not only due to an increase in outdoor temperatures but also due to solar heat gain on the bin. Solar energy produces more

News

Tax credit for MWBGA checkoff dollars

Credit of 14 per cent applies to reflect research and development

By Mwbga Release April 5, 2019

Farmers who contribute to the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association (MWBGA) checkoff can claim a federal tax credit through the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program. The credit is based on the amount of checkoff funds invested in research and development, which means 14 per cent of the MWBGA checkoff qualifies for the

Canada Malting’s processing plant in Montreal. (CanadaMalting.com)

Crops, Markets

Canada Malting to join GrainCorp’s global malting spinoff

By GFM Network News, Gfm Staff April 3, 2019

The Australian owner of Canada’s biggest malt company plans to spin it off, along with its other worldwide malting assets, into a new stand-alone malt industry player. Sydney-based GrainCorp announced Thursday it plans to “demerge” its global malting business from its grains and edible oils business, forming two separate ASX-listed companies: MaltCo and “New GrainCorp.”

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market balancing many variables

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen April 2, 2019

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded steady to $3 higher while calves were $4 lower to $5 higher depending on the region. Weakness in the live and feeder cattle futures contributed to the variable price structure; however, Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $268-$270 on a dressed basis,

Daily Network News

Health Canada stops sales of coccidiosis medication Deccox on procedural issue

Canadian cattle herd sees first annual increase since 2018

Olymel parent company sees increased earnings in 2025

Barley

Alberta ag minister Carlier downed in UCP win

Pulse weekly outlook: Benchmark report out for fababeans, feed peas

Views differ on crop exports to China other than canola

Klassen: Alberta demand drives feeder market higher

Feed weekly outlook: Barley bids soften as attention turns to new crop

Farmers sticking with canola-seeding plans

Warmer temperatures mean warmer grain in the bin

Tax credit for MWBGA checkoff dollars

Canada Malting to join GrainCorp’s global malting spinoff

Klassen: Feeder market balancing many variables

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