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Feed weekly outlook: Barley market steady for now

Feedlots still importing U.S. corn

MarketsFarm — Feed barley bids in Western Canada continue to hold steady, while attention in the market turns to the new crop going into the ground. “There currently is an uptick in demand for quick movement presenting good opportunities for producers ready to sell,” Alberta grain brokerage Agfinity said in a note to clients. “However,

A corn field in Alberta is managed with strip tillage.

Crops

Strip till: It’s new, it’s tricky and you can’t ask the neighbours for advice

On paper, strip-till is an excellent way to reduce erosion and improve soil health, but there’s a learning curve

By Jeff Melchior May 17, 2023

Glacier FarmMedia – Being a pioneer isn’t easy, but sometimes it can pay off. Or at least that’s what John Kolk hopes. Over the past few years, the southern Alberta farmer has been using strip tillage on row crops such as dry beans, corn and soybeans. Although the system hasn’t been a big earner in

Figure 1: Seeding progression in 2023 compared to previous years.

Crop Report, Crops, Weather

Seeding progress behind five-year average, soybean, canola seen lagging

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 1 (week 20)

By Manitoba Agriculture May 17, 2023

Weekly Provincial Summary Precipitation was variable across agro–Manitoba from May 8 to 14 with values ranging from 0 to 48.9 mm. Mid-week rains brought the highest observed precipitation to the Northwest and Southwest regions. Climate normals for total accumulated precipitation from May 1 to May 14 range from 13.1 to 29.2 mm and are based

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Lower beef production forecast drives feeder market higher

Feedlots factoring in lower feed grain values

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen May 16, 2023

Compared to the week ending May 6, western Canadian yearling prices were $2-$4 higher while calf values were up $2 to as much as $8 on average. The feeder market was well bid across all weight categories. Demand for grass cattle appeared to be more aggressive this past week. Yearling supplies will decrease over the

File photo of a barley seedling. (SusanHSmith/iStock/Getty Images)

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Short-term premiums add to fluctuations

Truckers seen trying to stay as local as possible

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm May 11, 2023

MarketsFarm — Although most feed grain buyers were fairly well covered through spring seeding, Susanne Leclerc of Market Master Ltd. at Edmonton said some were looking for feed to get through the coming weeks and offered premiums. “Which is a shock for seeding season,” she said, suggesting it’s best to shop around, with prices fluctuating

Crops, Markets

Latest StatCan stocks report ‘least important of them all’

Wheat, canola numbers not expected to have significant impact on markets

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm May 10, 2023

MarketsFarm — For MarketsFarm Pro analyst Mike Jubinville, there was little in the latest Statistics Canada (StatCan) grain stocks report that would budge the markets. “When I look at the run of StatCan reports that we get through the year, whether they’re acreage, production or ending stocks, this report in May is the least important

Market sensitivities require farmers to carefully manage certain crop protection products to protect trade.

News

Complex patchwork of global MRLs makes vigilance important

Latest Keep It Clean list highlights trade risks to grain sector

By Gord Leathers May 8, 2023

A consortium of commodity organizations is once again reminding growers to be aware of crop protection products and their potential impact on trade. Keep It Clean is a joint initiative of the Canola Council of Canada, the Prairie Oat Growers Association, Cereals Canada and Pulse Canada. It just released the annual list of crop protection

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Futures pressure Canadian prices

Some buyers still seeking coverage

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News May 4, 2023

MarketsFarm — Prices for feed grains in Western Canada continue to ease off, but seasonal activity isn’t the only reason contributing to the declines. Erin Harakal, trade manager at Agfinity Inc. at Stony Plain, Alta., said futures markets are also playing their part in pressuring feed grain prices. “Especially with the wheat markets due to

“Looking forward, that means we’re going to face slower demand for Canadian barley when Australian shipments resume. There’s no question in my mind.” – Peter Watts, Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre.

Markets, News

Counting the impacts of China-Australia barley deal

As normal trade flows resume, new markets will be needed

By Gord Gilmour May 3, 2023

The coming resumption of China-Australia barley trade will require Canada to seek new markets. Peter Watts, managing director of the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre, noted that after China imposed 80.5 per cent tariffs on Australian barley in May 2020, Canada was a clear-cut beneficiary. “Canada saw its biggest barley export program of the past

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle supplies remain snug

Feedlots expect significantly cheaper barley come harvest

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen May 2, 2023

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3-$4 on either side of unchanged. Premium low-flesh yearlings were one off bids $15-$20 above average. Cattle buyers commented that there were larger volumes of fleshier yearlings. Cattle with heavier butter levels were discounted from our listed values by $5 to as much as $10.

Daily Network News

U.S. grains: Soybeans rise on export optimism; corn, wheat nearly flat

U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle and hogs slide back

FCC-led coalition to invest $5 billion into agriculture innovation

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