Feed grain prices have not yet been affected by rising fuel costs, but will continue to rise nonetheless, said a Lethbridge-based trader.
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Feed Grain Weekly: Seasonal gains expected this spring
Feed grain weekly: Barley bids rise with crude and corn
Feed grain bids in Western Canada were showing strength in mid-March, as gains in crude oil spill into the agricultural markets.
VIDEO: New Claas Cubix baler aims for high feed output
The Cubix large square baler concept from Claas picked up a gold Innovation Award at last year’s Agritechnica show
Claas shows its square baler concept called the Cubix at Agritechnica last November, designed to output as much as 70 tonnes of baled forage per hour.
Feed grains weekly: Prices bump up
To Darcy Haley, vice-president of Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge, there are two main reasons for recent increases for feed barley and wheat. Haley said on March 12 that there’s an ongoing lack of farmer selling, plus stiff competition from the grain companies looking to export barley.
Manitoba Beef Producers take aim at elk surge, feed losses from wildlife
Producers also flag Crown lands uncertainty, trade risk and rising costs despite strong cattle prices
Resolutions at last month’s Manitoba Beef Producers meeting seek help to rein in elk and deer populations, expand fencing supports and improve compensation for wildlife damage.
Feed Grain Weekly: Export market firming prices
The export market is keeping feed grain prices firm for the time being, but the upcoming spring also means a potential weather market.
Surviving the Chill: High-energy diets key to calving success
Boost dietary energy to maintain body condition, ensure easier calving and increase weaning weights by 25 kg
Boost your calving season success by maintaining a BCS of 5-6 with high-energy diets to ensure healthy calves and increase weaning weights by 25 kg.
Feed grain weekly: Barley steady in late February
Feed grain bids in Western Canada were holding steady in late February, lacking any fresh market moving news.
Feed Grains Weekly: Domestic prices remain flat
Although there has been some upward movement in feed grain prices, particularly in Alberta, it’s not domestic demand that’s pushing them higher, said Jim Beusekom, president of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge on Feb. 19.
Manitoba greenlights satellite-based forage insurance
Pilot insurance program will cut paperwork for farmers, province says; feeder cattle loans also boosted
Pilot insurance program will cut paperwork for farmers, province says; feeder cattle loans also boosted