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Feed weekly outlook: Grain supply starting to dry up

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News March 22, 2018

CNS Canada –– As the winter ends, supply is getting tight for feed grains in Lethbridge’s feedlot alley. “We’re seeing a little bit of a pullback on prices on most commodities in anticipation for making sure everything gets out before road bans,” said Brandon Motz, sales manager at CorNine Commodities at Lacombe, Alta. The feed

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie feed grain prices on rise

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

CNS Canada — Prices are rising for feed grains in Lethbridge, with buyers starting to consider their options. “Seems every day this last week we’re surprised at higher offers being triggered than the day before,” said Jared Seitz, trade manager with Agfinity Inc. In Lethbridge, feed barley bids last week were at $5 per bushel

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle markets absorbing price uncertainty

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen February 27, 2018

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were quite variable throughout the week due to the uncertain price structure in the deferred position. Yearling prices differentiated by nearly $15 across the Prairies while lighter calves were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. Adverse weather throughout January and February has tempered demand for replacement cattle. Southern Alberta has received

Cereals, Crops, Livestock, Markets

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

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Stronger fed cattle prices jolt feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen February 20, 2018

Feeder cattle markets came alive last week as fed cattle prices took a fortuitous bounce. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $276-$279 on a dressed basis, up approximately $4 from week-ago levels. Improving beef demand enhanced wholesale beef prices, which quickly spilt over into the cattle complex. Compared to last week,

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

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Limited demand means mixed tone for feeders

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen April 11, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a mixed tone this past week. Heavier weaned calves were trading steady to as much as $4 higher compared to last week; however, shorter-term replacements were steady to $3 lower. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $170 to $172, down from week-ago levels of $177.

Crops, Weather

Feed market awaits influx of spring-threshed grains

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News March 14, 2017

CNS Canada — As spring slowly approaches, western Canadian feed dealers are warily eyeing the amount of grain that may be left over on Prairie fields. “There’s a bit of concern about how much spring-threshed grain we may see here in the next few weeks,” said Allan Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. “That’s

Crops, Weather

Japan feedmakers to tap corn stocks after U.S. supply disruption

By GFM Network News, Reuters February 16, 2017

Tokyo | Reuters — Japan’s feedmakers are expected to tap the country’s emergency stockpiles of corn as inventories decline to critically low levels due to a delay in shipments from the U.S. Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries plans to approve the measure after heavy storms in the northwestern U.S. caused lengthy delays to

Crops, Markets

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy positioning ahead of USDA report

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News January 5, 2017

CNS Canada — Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn futures chalked up modest gains on the week ended Wednesday, as slow farmer selling and weakness in the U.S. dollar underpinned the market. March corn ended 11 and a half cents higher from the previous week (all figures US$). It was another volatile stretch for corn,

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Tag Archives feed grains

Feed weekly outlook: Grain supply starting to dry up

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie feed grain prices on rise

Klassen: Feeder cattle markets absorbing price uncertainty

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

Klassen: Stronger fed cattle prices jolt feeder market

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie grains chopping around

Klassen: Limited demand means mixed tone for feeders

Feed market awaits influx of spring-threshed grains

Japan feedmakers to tap corn stocks after U.S. supply disruption

CBOT weekly outlook: Corn, soy positioning ahead of USDA report

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