Feed grain bids in Western Canada were showing strength in mid-March, as gains in crude oil spill into the agricultural markets.
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Feed grain weekly: Barley bids rise with crude and corn
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.
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.
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.
Feed Grain Weekly: Corn affecting barley prices in Lethbridge
Corn imports entering Lethbridge have lowered prices for feed barley compared to those in Edmonton.
Feed grain weekly: Barley bids firm in early February
Feed grain bids in Western Canada have shown some modest strength recently, although holding rangebound overall.
Feed Grains Weekly: More consideration being given to U.S. corn
There’s beginning to be a shift within the Canadian Prairie feed market towards importing United States corn, said Darcy Haley, vice-president of Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge.
Feed Grain Weekly: Barley still the king of Canadian feed grains
Brandon Motz of CorNine Commodities in Lacombe, Alta. said barley is still the preferred feed grain of choice here and abroad.
Feed grains weekly: Large U.S. corn crop to weigh on values
Confirmation of a record-large corn crop in the United States should keep feed grain bids in Western Canada under pressure in the near term, as the domestic market works to remain competitive.
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