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Spring seeding entering final stretch in Saskatchewan

By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 22, 2025

Seeding operations are nearing their final stages in Saskatchewan, with 72 per cent of intended acres in the ground as of May 19, according to the latest provincial crop report. That was up 23 points from the previous week and compares with the five-year average of 60 per cent done.

Crops, Markets

Manitoba seeding 12 points ahead of pace

Most spring wheat in the ground

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm May 21, 2025

Manitoba farmers pushed their spring planting to 57 per cent complete as of May 21, up 24 points from a week ago, the province's agriculture department reported.

Cereals, Markets, News

Alberta seeding leaps ahead by almost 30 points

Moisture levels still strong despite declines

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm May 20, 2025

Spring planting in Alberta made a 27-point jump at 47 per cent complete during the week ended May 13, according to the latest crop report from the province. That's 21 points above the five-year average.

Livestock, Markets

Feed Grain Weekly: Barley still in demand at feedlots

Barley prices to stay put for now: trader

By Adam Peleshaty May 15, 2025

Feed barley is still in demand at feedlots in Lethbridge, but prices will remain steady for the time being, according to a Saskatoon-area trader.

A farmer in China piles wheat. Photo: Reuters/File

Markets, News, Reuters

China buys Canadian, Australian wheat as heat hits crop, traders say

By Gus Trompiz, Michael Hogan, Peter Hobson, Reuters May 9, 2025

Chinese buyers bought between 400,000 and 500,000 metric tons of wheat from Australia and Canada in recent weeks, traders said, as heat threatens to damage crops in China's agricultural heartlands.

One commodity group in Vancouver said its feed barley was about C$8 per bushel for Alberta. Photo: File

Crops

Feed Grain Weekly: Prices steady before anticipated drops

Few prices changes in May, but declines to come this summer

By Adam Peleshaty May 8, 2025

There were few price changes for feed grains at the start of May, according to an Alberta-based trader. However, seasonal trends will pressure prices in the coming months.

Brandon University chemistry student Kendal Giesbrecht will be participating in a German research project with an aim to increasing health value in food and beverages.

Farmit Manitoba, News

Manitoba student to study beer building blocks overseas

Kendal Giesbrecht of Brandon University is one of 250 students headed for research opportunities in Germany; Giesbrecht’s will look at amino acid release in beer

By Jeff Melchior May 8, 2025

Kendal Giesbrecht of Brandon University is one of 250 students headed for research opportunities in Germany; Giesbrecht’s will look at amino acid release in beer.

Cereals, Forages, Markets, News, Pulses

Seeding in Manitoba picking up the pace

Most fields still have good soil moisture

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm May 7, 2025

Overall spring planting in Manitoba reached eight per cent complete as of May 6, with some areas of the province much further along, the latest provincial crop report said.

Beef cattle in a western Canadian feedlot.

Cereals, Markets

Feed Grains Weekly: Little, if any, price changes coming

Market could tumble with sudden influx

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm May 1, 2025

Feed grain prices on the Canadian Prairies very likely will not change much in the coming weeks, stated Darcy Haley, vice-president of Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge.

Cereals, Markets, News

Higher deliveries in most grains; Canola drops back March to March

Canola drops back March to March

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm April 28, 2025

There were several increases in the producer deliveries major grains report for March compared to a year ago, according to Statistics Canada on April 28. However, there were notable decreases in canola and rye from March to March.

Daily Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures gain, hogs fall back

U.S. grains: Chicago grains and oilseeds rise on recent dollar weakness, biofuel optimism

Western Canadian resentment not exceptional — or highest in country — pollster says

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