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Klassen: Hot demand sustains yearling market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen August 16, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $2-$3 on either side of unchanged. Heavier calves over 700 lbs. were quoted $2-$4 higher on average. Calves under 700 lbs. were quite variable. There were limited numbers on offer in the lighter weight categories and the market remains in price discovery mode. Larger strings of

Crop Report, Crops, News

Fall rye harvest begins, wheat crops show ‘elevated levels of disease’

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 15, August 16, 2022

By Manitoba Agriculture August 16, 2022

Overview Harvest has started in winter wheat and fall rye, with a good portion of those crops already combined. Reported yields are average for both crops. Crop condition looks good to very good in most parts of the province, pea harvest has begun in the northwest region, and widespread harvest is expected to begin for

The Sierra Leone-flagged grain ship Razoni leaves the sea port in Odesa amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, August 1, 2022. It was turned away by its buyer in Lebanon on August 9, citing delayed shipment to its previously agreed upon terms.

Comment, Op/Ed

Comment: Ukraine’s grain exports, crop still must prove themselves

There’s potential for a lot of grain movement, but many risks remain

By Karen Braun August 16, 2022

Reuters – The volume of grain Ukraine will have available for export over the coming year and whether those shipments can run smoothly remains to be seen, though optimism has increased with the first sea departure of a grain vessel since Russia’s invasion. Estimates across the industry vary on harvest potential, but there are suggestions,

Livestock Markets, Markets

Higher cattle prices ahead in Western Canada

The market is rising and has shown the best prices of the year so far

By Adam Peleshaty – MarketsFarm August 12, 2022

Despite the typical peak-summer doldrums for cattle sales in Western Canada, prices are at some of their highest levels in months, according to one analyst. Anne Wasko, a cattle market analyst for Gateway Livestock Exchange Inc. in Taber, Alta., said markets for Western Canada have been steadily improving in 2022 as they recover from the

Jeff and Sheila Elder on their farm near Wawanesa, Man.

News

Sizing up the new kids on the malting block

Malt barley variety acceptance has been a slow road, but newcomers are showing genetic promise

By Alexis Stockford August 12, 2022

Two beer glasses were waiting as each attendee of the Manitoba Malt Barley Field Day filtered past a table set up on the Elder Farm near Wawanesa, Man. Both were golden yellow and only lightly hopped, to better gauge the quality of malt. Both were brewed under identical conditions. Only the variety was different. One

Wheat in progress west of Pathlow, Sask. on Aug. 1, 2022. (Dave Bedard photo)

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Prices lower despite mixed growing conditions

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News August 11, 2022

MarketsFarm — While not as widespread as last year’s historic drought, some parts of Alberta are still struggling with hot and dry conditions. Suzanne Leclerc, owner of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton, said growing conditions for feed grains across the province are varied. “As usual for the last couple of years, such a mixed review,”

Crop Report, Crops, News

Soybean development moving ‘very quickly,’ insect pressures rise on thin pesticide supply

Manitoba Crop Report: Issue 14, August 9, 2022

By Manitoba Agriculture August 9, 2022

Overview Soybean aphids are reaching economic thresholds in scattered locations across Manitoba. Spraying is occurring as-needed, but crops require intensive scouting on a field-by-field basis. Grasshopper pest species are present in all regions – mostly confined to field edges and headlands but moving more as insects reach adult (winged) stages and travel further into fields.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Alberta yearling market makes fresh 52-week high

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen August 9, 2022

The western Canadian feeder cattle market is in price discovery mode. There was a light test of yearlings and calves this past week, with prices setting fresh 52-week highs. New-crop supplies of grass cattle are coming on the market from drier pockets of Alberta. At the same time, regular feedlot backgrounded replacements are trading at

Oat leaves display chlorosis discoloration, one of the first signs of barley yellow dwarf virus.

Crops, News

Barley yellow dwarf virus confirmed

Despite the name, the pathogen can infect any small-grain cereal crop

By Geralyn Wichers August 5, 2022

An aphid carrying the barley yellow dwarf virus has been making itself known in Manitoba this year. The bird cherry-oat aphid is the main suspect when it comes to spreading the insect-carried disease, which does not spread through dirt or seed. Why it matters: While barley yellow dwarf virus, or “red leaf” when it’s found

Crops, Markets

Saskatchewan Crop Report: Harvest kicks off in Saskatchewan

By Adam Peleshaty – MarketsFarm, GFM Network News August 4, 2022

MarketsFarm – As the calendar turned to August, some combining has already started in Saskatchewan according to the province’s weekly crop report. For the week ended Aug. 1, the harvest has started for a select number of crops mostly located in the west-central and southwest regions. So far, one per cent of the province’s dry

Daily Network News

USDA defends $12 billion subsidy amid farm economy challenges

Canada December retail sales down 0.4 per cent; seen up 1.5 per cent in January

Feed Grains Weekly: Domestic prices remain flat

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