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Feed weekly outlook: Freight costs could determine grain availability

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm October 13, 2022

MarketsFarm — There are very good prices for feed barley and wheat in Alberta, according to Susanne Leclerc of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton — but two factors could limit their availability. Leclerc said there is good demand for feed wheat in the province, “but prices are slightly up because we’re not seeing a lot

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Stronger barley prices limit upside for feeder cattle complex

Feedlot operators make barley purchases, price feeder cattle accordingly

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen October 12, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $2 higher to as much as $5 lower. A softer tone was noted on yearlings in the eastern Prairie regions. Calf prices were steady to $4 lower on average compared to seven days earlier. Quality yearling packages fresh off grass held value but backgrounded heavier replacements

Crop Report, Crops, News

Soy harvest hits half-way mark, overall harvest progress varies widely

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 23, October 11, 2022

By Manitoba Agriculture October 11, 2022

Overview Harvest progress sits at 79 per cent completed across the province, approximately two weeks behind the 5-year average of 89 per cent complete by week 41. Canola continues to be harvested in all regions, but notable progress has been made in the Southwest region, where crops were generally later and more variable than other

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Alberta harvest on the verge of completion

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm October 7, 2022

MarketsFarm – Combining in Alberta is almost finished with the latest crop report indicating it’s at 96.3 per cent complete. The province’s Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development (AFRED) department noted that as of Oct. 4, the harvesting of all crops advanced nine points from the previous week due to dry weather. Of the 11

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Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Barley values steady, wheat rises

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm October 6, 2022

MarketsFarm — As the harvest across most of the Prairies begins to wind down, price movement for feed barley has remained fairly stable, according to Erin Harakal, senior trader for Agfinity at Stony Plain, Alta. “October is getting covered is what’s happening. There’s not too much room left for October,” Harakal said, noting the midway

Pigeons fly over destroyed grain storage in the village of Kamyanka in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region on Sept. 22.

Grain Markets, Markets

Is the wheat market poised for sharp spike?

Current sabre-rattling adds to volatility

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm October 6, 2022

The U.S. wheat complex drifted lower in the last week of September compared to the previous week. As price fluctuated, ongoing tensions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine simmered in the background. As September drew to a close, rumblings increased that the agreement allowing Ukraine to export grain through its Black Sea ports would not be

Grain Markets, News

Ukraine grain exports down 41.5 per cent so far this season, ministry says

By Reuters October 6, 2022

Ukraine’s grain exports are down 41.5 per cent year on year in the 2022-23 season so far, at almost eight million tonnes, but the pace of shipments is increasing gradually, agriculture ministry data showed Sept. 28. The country’s grain exports have slumped since Russia invaded in February because its Black Sea ports were closed off,

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Comment: Teaching old farmers new tricks

Becoming a delegate with Manitoba Crop Alliance gave me a whole new perspective

By Sheila Elder October 5, 2022

The more I learn, the more I realize how much more I have to learn. I have been a delegate on Manitoba Crop Alliance’s (MCA) wheat and barley crop committee since 2020. One of the first things I learned about MCA was how wrong my assumptions had been – about what getting involved would be

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Demand fears cause feeder cattle market volatility

Barley values continue upward

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen October 5, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $4 higher to as much as $6 lower. Strength was noted in the eastern Prairie regions while the market was softer in Alberta. Western Canadian calves were extremely volatile, trading $5 higher to as much as $10 lower in some cases. It’s not uncommon for markets

Crop Report, Crops, News

Canola harvest sees surge, soybeans start coming off fields

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 22, October 4, 2022

By Manitoba Agriculture October 4, 2022

Overview Harvest progress sits at 63 per cent completed across the province, approximately 3 weeks behind the 5-year average of 86 per cent complete by week 40. The past week had a substantial increase in harvested canola area, with over 1.9 million acres now off the field. This brings the canola harvest from 30 to

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Canadian agriculture must be seen as growth sector: Blois

Chicken, eggs benefit from demand for economical protein

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