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Klassen: Yearling prices on fire

Canada's cattle herd remains in contraction stage

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen August 25, 2020

Compared to last week, yearlings coming off grass traded $3-$5 higher; backgrounded yearlings were $1-$3 higher on average while calf markets were relatively unchanged. February and April live cattle futures closed marginally lower for the week; however, fed cattle basis levels from U.S. packers are very strong for winter and spring. This appears to be

Barley. (Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Early harvest pressures Alberta prices

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm August 20, 2020

MarketsFarm — Feed prices in Alberta took something of a tumble this week, Allen Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge reported. Feed prices in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, meanwhile, were steady. “Six weeks ago we were seeing harvest, at best, at the end of August. With the heat wave that’s been upon us the last

Crop Report, Crops, News

Winter cereals harvest half complete, yields seen mostly average

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 18

By Manitoba Agriculture August 18, 2020

[UPDATED: Aug. 19, 2020] Southwest Region Unsettled weather continued in the Southwest. There are reports of a tornado that touched down near the village of Alexander but no reports of any loss. Wind damage to crops as lodging is visible in some fields. Canola, wheat and other crops are suffering with minor lodging especially in

Piles of harvested wheat are covered with plastic sheets near the depot for GrainCorp, Australia’s largest listed bulk grain handler, located in the New South Wales town of Burren Junction, in this file photo.

Crops, News

Australia hopes for ‘magnificent’ wheat crop in pandemic economy

Farmers Down Under are buying equipment in anticipation of a big harvest

By Jonathan Barrett, Swati Pandey August 18, 2020

Reuters – Just months after rains broke Australia’s crippling three-year drought, fields of grain have sprung to life, lifting forecasts for a bumper wheat harvest and reviving the beaten-up agricultural sector through roaring tractor sales and increased lending. The mid-season crops in some of the country’s major eastern grain-growing areas are as lush as some

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Yearling demand remains firm

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen August 18, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearlings fresh off grass traded steady to $2 higher; backgrounded yearlings were relatively unchanged. The calf market was too thin to quote. Major feedlot operators set the price structure and were once again very aggressive. While many feedlots are backed up with market-ready supplies of fed cattle, some feedlots

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Clearer picture of coming crop means lower prices

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm August 13, 2020

MarketsFarm — Prices for feed barley and wheat have been trending lower recently, according to Brandon Motz of CorNine Commodities at Lacombe, Alta. While there has been some harvest pressure, Motz said “it’s more of an equalization of the crops. “We got through the crunch of July not knowing exactly where things were at. As

News

Manitoba Crop Alliance celebrates official launch

The new organization also got federal approval to administer Advance Payments Program

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff August 13, 2020

Manitoba Crop Alliance officially launched August 1. The group represents the amalgamated interests of Manitoba wheat and barley growers, corn, flax, sunflowers, and winter cereals growers. Members of five commodity groups voted in an overwhelming majority to join up at AGMs in February after lengthy consultation and planning. Manitoba Crop Alliance also received approval to assume administration of

Crop Report, Crops, News

Winter cereal harvest continues, rain seen as benefit to remaining crops

Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for August 11

By Manitoba Agriculture August 11, 2020

Southwest Region An EF-2 tornado touched down near Scarth on August 7, destroying a farm property and causing loss of life. Wind speeds reached 190km/hr at the time of storm. Overall, the preceding week was windy and dry in the Southwest region, advancing crops in their growth stages quicker than normal. Scattered showers fell over

'Governance on the new merged “Seeds Canada” organization will be stacked against the seed grower,' says Lyndon Stall.

Comment, Op/Ed

Comment: Seed growers — wake up!

Producer voice must be heard in this month’s Seed Synergy vote

By Lyndon Stoll August 11, 2020

Large multinationals are counting on seed and commercial growers skimming headlines and staying on the sidelines. The Seed Synergy groups that want to merge their organizations into a new “Seeds Canada‚” The Canadian Seed Growers’ Association (CSGA), Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA), Commercial Seed Analysts Association of Canada (CSAAC), Canadian Seed Institute (CSI), Canadian Plant

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Weaker feed grains drive feeder market higher

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen August 11, 2020

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearlings traded $2-$4 higher. This was the first week of the fall yearling run with larger groups of quality packages and there was no shortage of buying enthusiasm. Heavier yearlings were readily trading at 52-week highs. Feed barley prices collapsed in southern Alberta as the harvest started in the

Daily Network News

Brazil to raise soy sales to China after record shipments in 2025, consultancy says

Trump EPA to shift at least half of waived biofuel obligations to big refiners, sources say

Bayer’s proposed Roundup settlement faces first signs of pushback in court

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