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The general manager of a pulse processing plant in Saskatchewan predicts “stability” in organic markets for 2023. Photo: Getty Images

Webinar reveals thoughts on present, future of organic markets

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News October 31, 2022

MarketsFarm – Ten representatives from companies buying or producing organic crops took part in a webinar discussing the markets for those crops hosted by SaskOrganics on Oct. 27. The marketing webinars, which are held bi-annually before spring seeding and after harvest, are designed to connect organic grain buyers and producers as well as provide information

Aphids were once again a problem to contend with this year.

News

It’s a wrap on harvest 2022

Late seeding, wet conditions affected almost all aspects of this year’s crop

By Don Norman October 31, 2022

Despite normal or slightly above average crop quality and yield, it was far from a typical year for most farmers. For the province’s roll call of extension specialists, it wasn’t a typical year either. The extreme weather swing this year compared to 2021 left grain farmers fighting late seeding, different staging for insects and disease pressure but yields

Commercial vessels including vessels which are part of Black Sea grain deal wait to pass the Bosphorus strait off the shores of Yenikapi during a misty morning in Istanbul, Turkey, October 31, 2022. Photo: Reuters/Umit Bektas

Markets

U.N.’s Black Sea grain deal continues without Russia

By GFM Network News, Nigel Hunt October 31, 2022

London | Reuters – Grain was flowing out of Ukraine at a record pace on Monday under an initiative led by the United Nations aimed at easing global food shortages despite Russia’s decision to suspend its participation in the scheme. Russia said on Saturday it was pulling out of the deal, which ensured safe passage

Prices for feed barley and feed wheat in Alberta are higher than last year. Photo: Canada Beef

Cereals, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Good quality, yields amid rising feed prices

By Adam Peleshaty – MarketsFarm, GFM Network News October 27, 2022

MarketsFarm – With harvesting operations coming to a close, there were very few complaints about the quality and yields of new crop feed grains, according to one Lethbridge, Alta.-based trader. “Quality-wise, everything’s been sounding good for the most part. A couple of areas might have a bit of lighter bushels, but for the most part

Table 1: Percentage Harvest Completion by Crop and Region to Oct. 25, 2022.

Crop Report, Crops, News

Harvest in Manitoba 95 per cent complete, fertilizer applications ongoing

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 25, October 25, 2022

By Manitoba Agriculture October 25, 2022

Overview Harvest progress sits at 95 per cent complete across the province. Harvest is wrapping up or done in most parts of southern Manitoba, and significant amounts of fall fieldwork, and surface drainage cleanout have been completed. Fall fertilizer application is generally behind last year’s pace. Fall anhydrous ammonia application continues as soils cool, but

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Alberta feedlot backlog limits demand for feeder cattle

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen October 25, 2022

Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearling prices traded steady to $2 lower on average while calf markets were down $3 to $5. Feedlots in Alberta and Saskatchewan are backed up with significant numbers of market ready fed cattle which has set a negative tone for replacement cattle. Carcass weights are nearing historical highs. Barley

Crops, News

Late harvest hampers fall weed control efforts

Narrow regrowth window, cooling temperatures play role in limiting applications

By Don Norman October 21, 2022

Manitoba’s weed specialist says this year’s late harvest has thrown a wrench into many farmers’ fall control plans. Normally, it is recommended that farmers wait four to six weeks after harvest to allow weed regrowth before spraying. “This year, we just don’t have the calendar days to do that,” said Kim Brown-Livingston, Manitoba Agriculture and

Corn west of Mitchell, Man. on Oct. 17, 2018. (Dave Bedard photo)

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Corn imports pressure grain prices in Lethbridge

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News October 20, 2022

MarketsFarm — With harvesting operations winding down, high-delivered bids for feed barley and wheat in Alberta are higher compared to the same time last month and last year. However, there is still some volatility in feed grain prices, according to one Lethbridge-based trader. “I think most (of the increase) was (due to) demand, but as

Crop Report, Crops, News

Manitoba harvest nears completion

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 24, October 18, 2022

By Manitoba Agriculture October 19, 2022

Overview Harvest progress sits at 90 per cent complete across the province, having caught up to the 5-year average of 91 per cent complete by week 42. Harvest is wrapping up or done in many areas of southern Manitoba, and fall fieldwork, tillage, fertilizer application and drainage is underway. Winter cereal crops appear in good

File photo of cattle on feed near Champion, Alta., about 75 km north of Lethbridge. (James_Gabbert/iStock/Getty Images)

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Uncertain fed cattle market weighs on feeder cattle

U.S. feeder demand seen relatively sluggish

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen October 18, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearlings (900 lbs. and over) appeared to trade $6-$8 lower on average; yearlings weighing 800-900 lbs. off grass were unchanged. Backgrounded yearlings were also $6-$8 lower. Mid-weight calves were unchanged but calves under 600 lbs. were $3 to as much as $10 lower in some cases. Feedlot operators pulled

Daily Network News

Canadian agriculture must be seen as growth sector: Blois

Chicken, eggs benefit from demand for economical protein

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