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Feed weekly outlook: Prairie feed grains following corn’s lead

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News February 22, 2018

CNS Canada — A lack of available barley and steady rise in feed corn prices has pushed the market higher in southern Alberta. According to Jim Beusekom of Market Place Commodities at Lethbridge, barley prices have risen from $220 per tonne, since the start of February, to the current price of $230 per tonne. “The

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Feed weekly outlook: Supplies tighten as demand rises

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News February 15, 2018

CNS Canada — As supplies tighten, Lethbridge feedlots are looking for the cheapest options when it comes to feed. “Supply seems to be tight in general. There’s not a lot of offers on either corn or barley at the moment. And demand is higher than expected coming into March,” said Brandon Motz, sales manager at

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Alberta prices see wide range

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News February 8, 2018

CNS Canada — A tale of two markets is emerging in Alberta as feed users in the south take advantage of cheap corn trucked in from Manitoba, while users farther north pay higher prices. “As far as Red Deer north goes, it’s quite different than feedlot alley,” said Joseph Billett, general manager of Agfinity in

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Feed weekly outlook: Demand shifting at Alberta feedlots

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News February 1, 2018

CNS Canada — Demand has shifted at Alberta feedlots this year with more forward contracting and less business taking place in the spot market, according to an analyst. “In a lot of years we’ve seen the demand has stayed in the spot market but this year there were more forward purchases that were done by

Cereals, Crops

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie grains chopping around

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News January 25, 2018

CNS Canada — Dry subsoil moisture conditions and a lack of snow cover in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan continue to create worries for many farmers. Conditions range from abnormally dry in many areas to full-on droughts around Regina and some areas south of Calgary, according to Agriculture and Agri-food Canada. Feed barley bids in the

Crops, Markets

Prairie feed barley softens as packers bid up cattle

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News January 16, 2018

CNS Canada — Feed barley prices in the Lethbridge area are showing signs of softening as the February lull approaches and warmer weather moves into the province. According to Allan Pirness of Market Place Commodities, both feed barley and feed wheat prices are around the $220 per tonne mark, down a touch from the pre-Christmas

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Feed barley in sync with Manitoba corn

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News December 12, 2017

CNS Canada — This year’s bumper harvest of Manitoba corn is making an impact at Alberta feedlots. According to Market Place Commodities at Lethbridge, feed barley prices are near the $215 per tonne mark, down $5 from a few weeks ago. “Corn is filling some of the volume demand, so it is keeping the price

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market falters

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen December 12, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3 to as much as $6 lower. Alberta feeder cattle prices appeared to move in line with major U.S. markets, which were also down $3-$5 from week-ago levels; however, minimal slippage was noted in eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Weakness in deferred live and feeder cattle

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Tight margins weigh on feeder cattle

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen December 5, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $5 higher to $5 lower; however, yearlings were a solid $2 to $4 lower. Negative feeding margins over the past month, along with weakness in the deferred live cattle futures, set a negative tone in the heavier weight classes. The calf market appears to be

Crops, Markets

Firm feed barley market capped by U.S. corn

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin November 24, 2017

CNS Canada — Feed barley bids in Alberta have shown some strength post-harvest and look to remain firm heading through the winter. However, the threat of U.S. corn imports will likely cap the upside. “Barley’s been on the rise here,” said Jared Seitz of Agfinity at Spruce Grove, Alta. Some U.S. corn was crossing the

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Feed weekly outlook: Prairie feed grains following corn’s lead

Feed weekly outlook: Supplies tighten as demand rises

Feed weekly outlook: Alberta prices see wide range

Feed weekly outlook: Demand shifting at Alberta feedlots

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie grains chopping around

Prairie feed barley softens as packers bid up cattle

Feed barley in sync with Manitoba corn

Klassen: Feeder cattle market falters

Klassen: Tight margins weigh on feeder cattle

Firm feed barley market capped by U.S. corn

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