Cattle movement continued firm at the various auctions in Manitoba during the week ended Nov. 4 with solid demand remaining in place. The market is very strong, said Rick Taylor of Taylor Auctions at Melita. Feeder cattle movement continues to advance at a very fast pace in the province, he said, with sound demand for
Feedlots Across Canada Still Call For Manitoba Cattle
Fertilizer Prices Higher, But Relief May Come
Fertilizer prices across Western Canada are considerably higher than earlier this year. However, some price relief may be on the way. Fertilizer prices have really stayed high all through the season, said Doug Chorney, president of the Manitoba Keystone Agricultural Producers Association. Prices over the past 12 months in Manitoba have increased for some nitrogen
Fertilizer prices higher, but relief may come
Fertilizer prices across Western Canada are considerably higher than earlier this year, but some price relief may be on the way. "Fertilizer prices have really stayed high all through the season," said Doug Chorney, president of Manitoba farmer group Keystone Agricultural Producers. Prices over the past 12 months in Manitoba have increased for some nitrogen
Short Supply, High Demand Boost Feeder Market
Cattle movement continued to be solid at the various auctions in Manitoba during the week ended Oct. 28, with strong demand holding prices in place. The demand in the market is spurring everything on, said Dave Nickel of Gladstone Auction Mart. Feeder cattle are continuing to move at a very brisk pace in the province,
Demand For Feeders Still Strong From West, East
Cattle movement continued strong at auctions in Manitoba for the week ended Oct. 21, with firm demand. Feeder cattle, along with calves off the cows, have contributed much of the movement, said Robin Hill, manager of Heartland Livestock Services at Virden. Feedlot demand from both west and east continues exceptionally high, Hill said, noting the
Feedlot Demand Cranks Volume On “Quiet” October
Cattle prices and movement increased at auction marts in Manitoba the week ending Oct. 14. October is usually a big month to move cattle and it s been quiet up to now, so we re expecting the numbers to come, said Rick Wright, a cattle buyer for Heartland Order Buying Co. Demand from feedlots from
Lentil market looking bleak
A lack of demand in western Canadian lentils, poor quality and farmers wanting higher crop prices are all contributing to a dim market outlook for the commodity, according to one industry participant. “Farmers want the moon, they’re not going to get the moon, so there’s not much going on,” said Allan Wagner, managing director at
Tight canaryseed supply may not meet demand
Despite issues with Canada’s largest canaryseed customer, the small supply of canaryseed this year may not be able to meet other world exports, an industry official reports. “There’s a whole lot of stuff going on with different facets people are trying to sort out,” said Kevin Hursh, executive director of the Canaryseed Development Commission of
Risk of frost midweek for Prairies, damage unlikely
Colder temperatures are bringing the risk of frost in Western Canada from Sept. 13 to 15, according to Environment Canada, although an agronomist predicts severe damage to crops is unlikely. A northern cold front, swooping into the Prairies, is expected to increase the chances of frost over the next few days. Natalie Hasell, a warning
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