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Klassen: Feeder market weathering summer storms

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen July 12, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle were traded $3 to $5 below week-ago levels, with replacements over 700 lbs. absorbing the bulk of the decline. Despite the sharp drop in barley prices, uncertainty in the deferred cash fed cattle prices caused feedlots operators to back away from the market. Secondly, ideas are that yearling prices will weaken

Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 11

Conditions as of July 11, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture July 11, 2016

Areas of Manitoba saw thunderstorm activity resulting in heavy rainfall, strong winds and hail. Assessments of crop damage due to hail is continuing. Crop lodging also occurred, particularly in spring and winter cereal crops. Fungicide applications continue in many crop types to manage disease risk. Livestock producers continue to make slow progress with first cut

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences thin trade

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen July 5, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. Many auction barns are in holiday mode and the shortened holiday week further shrunk market activity. In any case, feedlot operations on both sides of the border are focused on selling fed cattle and assessing current financial damage rather than bringing in replacements. The

Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 10

Conditions as of July 4, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture July 4, 2016

The warmer and drier weather conditions were welcomed by Manitoba producers. All crop types, particularly the warm season crops including grain corn and soybeans, are benefiting from the warmer weather. The more favourable weather conditions are allowing some acres impacted by excess moisture to recover. However, continuing wet field conditions and symptoms of excess moisture

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Sluggish demand, ample supplies eat into Lethbridge feed prices

By GFM Network News, Jade Markus June 30, 2016

CNS Canada — Lethbridge feed wheat and barley prices have dropped after a muted spring rally — and they’re likely to stay low throughout the summer, market participants say. “They have a weak tone to them. I think a lot of it is lacklustre demand domestically,” said Allen Pirness, trader at Market Place Commodities in

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Large beef supplies weigh on feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen June 28, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a week-over-week decline of $8-$12 on average while isolated sales dropped nearly $20. The sharp fall in the fed cattle market was the main reason for the deteriorating buying interest. Just when feedlots thought the worst was over, the market gave them another dose of reality. The retail market

Crops, Local news, Weather

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 9

Conditions as of June 27, 2016

By Manitoba Agriculture June 27, 2016

Severe weather systems containing strong winds, heavy rains and hail passed through several regions of Manitoba over the weekend. Damage to crops from hail and strong winds range from light to severe with assessments continuing over the next several days. The wet weather conditions continue to impact crops in many areas of the province as

Crops, News

Canadian researcher touts benefits of barley

A Canadian research review has found barley can play a role in reducing harmful types of cholesterol 

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff June 27, 2016

A research review from a Canadian hospital says there’s a clear link between eating barley and reduced levels of two types of “bad cholesterol” that are associated with heart disease. The paper, written by researchers at Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital, was published recently in The European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. It included 14 studies on

Livestock

Bayer crop unit apologizes to farmers after Twitter gaffe

By GFM Network News, Tom Polansek June 20, 2016

Chicago | Reuters –– Bayer AG’s crop science division apologized on Monday for a tweet that suggested reduced meat demand could benefit the environment, in a bid to appease outraged farmers who buy the company’s seeds and chemicals. The tweet, published on the official Bayer CropScience (@Bayer4crops) account on Sunday, linked to a Vox.com article

Crops, Markets

Saudi Arabia boosts stake in G3 Canada

By GFM Network News, Rod Nickel June 17, 2016

Winnipeg | Reuters — Saudi Arabia’s agriculture company has taken control of the majority investor in grain handler G3 Canada Ltd., according to a filing, reducing Bunge Ltd.’s stake and strengthening the kingdom’s efforts to secure food supplies. G3 Global Holdings, the joint venture of U.S. agribusiness Bunge and Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co.

Daily Network News

Complexity of being a woman in farming can lead to mental, physical health risks

Federal gov. funds youth employment in agriculture, agri-food

Pulse Weekly: StatCan projects fewer pea and lentil acres

Barley

Klassen: Feeder market weathering summer storms

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 11

Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences thin trade

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 10

Sluggish demand, ample supplies eat into Lethbridge feed prices

Klassen: Large beef supplies weigh on feeder market

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 9

Canadian researcher touts benefits of barley

Bayer crop unit apologizes to farmers after Twitter gaffe

Saudi Arabia boosts stake in G3 Canada

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