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Klassen: Feeder cattle market grinds lower

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen October 26, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets were down $2-$5 while calves dropped by $3 to as much as $8. We’re now seeing some medium-quality calves weighing around 550 lbs. sell under the psychological $200 level in central Alberta. The market is lacking demand. Feedlot inventories are running 33 per cent above the five-year

Crops

Canada’s small, high-protein malt barley crop poses challenges

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin October 21, 2021

MarketsFarm — The hot and dry 2021 growing season cut significantly into Canada’s barley production, with the weather also leading to higher protein levels for what was harvested. “It will be an extremely tight and difficult year for the malt processors and ultimately for the brewers as well,” said Peter Watts, managing director of the

Crops, Markets

Feds tighten forecast for wheat carryout

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin October 21, 2021

MarketsFarm — Canadian wheat carryout for the 2021-22 crop year will be even tighter than earlier forecasts, according to updated supply/demand estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), released Wednesday. The October report included only minor adjustments for most crops, with the most notable change from September being a 500,000-tonne reduction in projected wheat ending

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market reflects softer sentiment

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen October 19, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $2-$4 lower; calves over 700 lbs. appeared to hold value; calves weighing less than 700 lbs. were down $3 to as much as $5. The yearling run is basically finished. Ontario buying interest was supportive in the eastern Prairie regions due to the bumper corn crop;

Livestock Markets, Markets

Things could be a lot worse for cattle sector, auctioneer says

Dry conditions are creeping back into Manitoba pastures

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm October 15, 2021

To auctioneer Tyler Slawinski, the Manitoba cattle industry could be in a more difficult situation than it’s in now. He pointed out the severe drought this year has meant a shortage of feed grain — but not to the extent it appeared to be a few months ago. “People went from not enough feed to…

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Demand for feeder cattle eases

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen October 12, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were down $3-$5; calves traded $2-$6 below week-ago levels. The market has come under pressure for three main reasons. Cattle on feed inventories in Alberta and Saskatchewan are 36 per cent above the five-year average. Many feedlots are comfortable with ownership levels. The drought caused about 150,000

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Shortages leading to price increases

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm October 7, 2021

MarketsFarm — Prices for feed grains are swinging higher because of shortages, according to Mike Fleischhauer of Eagle Commodities Ltd. in Lethbridge. “One thing we are sure of is we are running out of inventory, barley for sure, and we’re 11 months away from new crop,” he said. This year’s severe drought and excessive heat

Wheat being loaded onto a cargo ship in Vancouver in 2011. (File photo: Reuters/Ben Nelms)

Crops, Markets

Exports tumble as supplies simply not there

'There's very little to sell'

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm October 6, 2021

MarketsFarm — Cereal and oilseed exports out of Canada nosedived in August just as the 2021-22 marketing began, according to the monthly export report from the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). At about 2.24 million tonnes, total grain exports were down 38.5 per cent overall compared to those in August 2020. “There’s very little to sell.

Crop Report, Crops, News

Manitoba harvest 95 per cent complete, soils remain dry

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for October 5

By Manitoba Agriculture October 5, 2021

Southwest Region Temperatures have been variable, with daytime highs ranging from 27 to 32 C. Overnight lows dropped to as low as 5.0 to -0.5 C, with no severe frost reports. Average daily temperatures range from 14 C to 16 C. Forecast looks promising for the remainder of harvest. Above normal temperatures are making harvest

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market continues consolidation

U.S. corn northbound into Prairies

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen October 5, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were relatively unchanged while calf markets were down $2-$3 on average. Feedlot inventories in Alberta and Saskatchewan are 30 per cent above the five-year average; therefore, demand is lacking moving into the main marketing period for calves. Finishing feedlots have sufficient ownership and being fairly finicky on

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Barley

Klassen: Feeder cattle market grinds lower

Canada’s small, high-protein malt barley crop poses challenges

Feds tighten forecast for wheat carryout

Klassen: Feeder market reflects softer sentiment

Things could be a lot worse for cattle sector, auctioneer says

Klassen: Demand for feeder cattle eases

Feed weekly outlook: Shortages leading to price increases

Exports tumble as supplies simply not there

Manitoba harvest 95 per cent complete, soils remain dry

Klassen: Feeder market continues consolidation

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