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Low demand for barley keeps prices stable

Wheat's volatility not reflecting onto barley values

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

MarketsFarm — Unlike the dramatic leaps wheat prices have made since the Russian invasion of Ukraine 12 days ago, malt barley prices have moved very little, according to Kris Moric of Johnston’s Grains in Calgary. Wheat “is not pulling barley prices with it, as far as we can see on our end,” Moric said, noting

Cereals, Crops

Feed weekly outlook: Rising oil prices increase freight charges

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News March 3, 2022

MarketsFarm — Acquiring livestock feed has been increasingly expensive as Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, and a retaliatory ban on Russian oil imports by many Western nations, has caused oil prices to severely rise every day. As corn imports from the U.S. continue to make their way into Alberta feedlots, the cost to transport them

Manitoba producers now have new options to insure multi-species forage mixes.

Forages, News

Multi-species forage gets insurance safety net

A long ingredient list no longer necessarily precludes that greenfeed recipe from being insured

By Alexis Stockford March 2, 2022

Producers will have a few new options when it comes to forage insurance in 2022. The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) has added or expanded two programs geared towards producers diversifying their annual forage. Why it matters: Two new or expanded forage insurance options will be on offer this year for producers looking to mix

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Prices steady, but changes coming

Feedlots moving to full corn rations

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 25, 2022

MarketsFarm — With feed barley and wheat supplies on the verge of running out, prices remain firm, according to Mike Fleischhauer of Eagle Commodities in Lethbridge. “They’re on the positive side of stationary,” he said, noting prices could soon change following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Thursday. “With what’s going on with Ukraine and

News

Manitoba Crop Alliance still focused on research to serve farmers

Fred Greig steps down as chair but remains on the wheat and barley committee

By Allan Dawson February 24, 2022

The Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) remains focused on research to improve farmers’ returns, says its outgoing chair. Reston-area seed grower and cattle producer Fred Greig vacated the position following the checkoff-funded organization’s second annual meeting held online Feb. 17. However, he remains a member on the MCA’s wheat and barley committee. “I thought it was time for

News

MCA resolutions on better data on grain sales, gene editing regs

The MCA general meeting saw several issues debated during the virtual meeting

By Allan Dawson February 24, 2022

Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) members discussed five resolutions during their online annual meeting, passing them all. They are as follows: 1. That the MCA work with other commissions and organizations to advocate for the establishment of an Export Sales Reporting Program where all sales over the set minimum volume for all Canadian grains, pulses and

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Weather factors influence calf prices

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen February 22, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $4 lower to as much as $5 higher. Mid-weight feeder cattle traded relatively unchanged with strong demand noted on steers. Steer calves were firm, trading $2-$5 higher while heifer calves traded $4-$5 on either side of unchanged. The market was hard to define for calves and

Crops, Markets

Adjustments minor in latest AAFC crop balance sheets

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin February 19, 2022

MarketsFarm — Only minor adjustments to the old- and new-crop balance sheets were reported by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in their February supply/demand report, released Friday. New-crop production estimates were left unchanged for all of the major grains, oilseeds and pulses, with a return to average yields across the Prairies expected to lead to increased

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Big demand lacking for barley, wheat

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 18, 2022

MarketsFarm — Prices for feed barley have swung a little higher over the last week — but it’s not due to feedlots needing a lot of the cereal, according to Brandon Motz of CorNine Commodities at Lacombe, Alta. Barley prices, he said, were $420-$424 per tonne delivered into Lethbridge, with offers as high as $445

Agronomists say the drought has left a lot of variability out there, so careful soil testing will be a valuable tool.

News, Other

This is a year for a plan when planting

Have Plans A, B and C in place this spring, agronomists say

By Gord Leathers February 14, 2022

This is going to be the year for cagey planning, according to Manitoba agronomists Wendy Kostur of Gilbert Plains and Jason Voogt of Carman. The two big factors are last year’s drought, which has left moisture levels low, combined with this year’s input costs, they told the Manitoba Agronomist Conference earlier this winter. “This is

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

Barley

Low demand for barley keeps prices stable

Feed weekly outlook: Rising oil prices increase freight charges

Multi-species forage gets insurance safety net

Feed weekly outlook: Prices steady, but changes coming

Manitoba Crop Alliance still focused on research to serve farmers

MCA resolutions on better data on grain sales, gene editing regs

Klassen: Weather factors influence calf prices

Adjustments minor in latest AAFC crop balance sheets

Feed weekly outlook: Big demand lacking for barley, wheat

This is a year for a plan when planting

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