Currently, United States President-elect Donald Trump is more of an influence on Western Canadian feed grain prices than a weaker Canadian dollar said Brandon Motz of CorNine Commodities in Lacombe, Alta.
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Feed Grains Weekly: Trump looms over Prairie feed market
Weaker Canadian dollar less of an influence
Serotonin key to understanding feedlot pneumonia?
Looking at serotonin and the human form of atypical interstitial pneumonia could pave way for answers into cause of AIP in feedlot cattle
Looking at serotonin and the human form of atypical interstitial pneumonia could pave way for answers into cause of AIP in feedlot cattle.
Feed Grain Weekly: Corn prices drop, barley favoured
Despite United States corn futures declining as of late, barley is still the preferred feed grain at feedlots in southern Alberta, said a trader.
Feed Grain Weekly: Prices ‘percolating sideways’
Transportation issues push up barley prices
As winter conditions descended on Alberta, prices for feed grains bumped up a little, but were otherwise "percolating sideways," stated Jim Beusekom of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge.
Feed Grain Weekly: Barley preferred over corn at feedlots
Barley seems to be the preferred grain over corn at feedlots in the Lethbridge, Alta.-area during the week ended Nov. 7, 2024.
Feedlot and backgrounding sectors called to participate in study
Two-part project looks for insight on feedlot and backgrounding practices
Canadian Feedlot Benchmark Study will help create a national benchmark database of backgrounding and finishing practices used in herds across Canada.
Feed Grain Weekly: Less activity before corn deliveries
Despite a lack of activity in the feed grain markets, prices for feed barley and feed grain are trending lower, according to a grain broker from Edmonton.
Nebraska feedlot moves in the wrong direction
‘Clean’ projects that involve a lot of concrete aren’t really clean
Cement-heavy Nebraska feedlot is a move in the wrong direction.
Water-infused feed enhances feedlot performance
FEED | Water in the ration might be an effective binder for even feed distribution
New research from the University of Saskatchewan could lead to reduced days on feed for cattle in feedlots. The secret may be as simple as adding adding water to the ration.
Seasonal trends underpinning feed grains for now
Feed barley bids in Western Canada continue to find some support as the calendar turns to spring, with seasonal road restrictions lending some nearby support to prices.
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