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Prairie cash wheat: Spring wheat nudges higher, durum dips

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 25, 2022

MarketsFarm — Wheat prices on the Prairies during the week ended Friday saw moderate gains in Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheats while Canada Western Amber Durum (CWAD) eased slightly. The war in Ukraine continued to play havoc in the markets. After strong increases at the start of the

CME April 2023 live cattle (candlesticks, right column) with CME April 2022 feeder cattle (dark red line, left column). (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Deferred live cattle futures underpin feeder cattle prices

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen March 22, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $2-$4 on either side of unchanged. Major feedlot operations in Alberta continue to carry large numbers of market-ready cattle. The backlog of fed cattle appears to be worse than earlier anticipated. Yearlings were featured at auction barns in the main feeding regions of Alberta. Feedlot

Crops, Markets

Prairie cash wheat: Bids rise in choppy activity

U.S. wheat futures up on week overall

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin March 21, 2022

MarketsFarm — Spring wheat bids across Western Canada moved higher during the week ended Thursday, although the uncertain situation in Ukraine saw some wide price swings in U.S. wheat futures. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were up by $11.30-$16.30 per tonne, according to price quotes from a cross-section

Weather, Weather Vane

Forecast: Still waiting for warm weather

Forecast issued March 11, 2022, covering the period from March 16 to 23, 2022

By Daniel Bezte March 17, 2022

Last issue’s weather forecast — or rather, weather outlook — turned out pretty good. We saw colder-than-average temperatures for the most part and we saw a parade of Alberta clippers that brought clouds and occasional light and blowing snow every couple of days. The clippers were not as strong as we saw back in February

Livestock Markets, Markets

Cattle markets: Fuel, feed prices weigh on values

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 17, 2022

Rising prices for fuel and feed are cutting into cattle prices, Brad Kehler of the Grunthal Livestock Auction Mart said. Fuel prices have skyrocketed due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent ban on Russian oil imposed by the U.S., Canada and other countries. Regular gasoline in Winnipeg ranged from $1.669 to $2.019 per litre on March

File photo of Highway 363 near Moose Jaw, Sask. (Mysticenergy/iStock/Getty Images)

Weather

Spring road bans coming into effect across Prairies

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin March 15, 2022

MarketsFarm — Warming temperatures and melting snow across Western Canada may cause some disruptions to grain and livestock movement over the next few weeks as seasonal spring road restrictions come into effect across the Prairies. Annual spring road restrictions set axle weight limits for vehicles moving on certain roads, in an effort to reduce the

Drought conditions in Canada at Feb. 28, 2022. (Map courtesy Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada)

Crops, Weather

Most of Prairies still very dry, but recovery possible

Southern Manitoba considered out of drought

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 12, 2022

MarketsFarm — Despite the Prairies receiving above-normal amounts of precipitation during February, the great majority of the region remained highly vulnerable to more dryness going into spring, according to the Canadian Drought Monitor. The monitor’s latest report showed those areas of the Prairies tackling extreme drought to have retracted somewhat. As of Feb. 28, that

Beef cattle, Livestock

Klassen: Surge in feed grain prices shocks feeder cattle market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen March 9, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $3-$5 lower on average. Feeder cattle weighing 650 to 800 lbs. were relatively unchanged to $3 lower. Calves under 650 lbs. were steady to $4-$6 lower in Alberta, unchanged in Saskatchewan and $3-$5 higher in Manitoba. Fleshier yearlings and calves were heavily discounted last week with

Crops, Markets, Pulses, Weather

Pulse weekly outlook: Manitoba growers hope timely rains follow snows

High N prices may favour pulse acres

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News March 9, 2022

MarketsFarm — As March 1 marked the start of meteorological spring, it feels like anything but that in southern Manitoba. One of the snowiest and coldest winters in years has been a mixed blessing for pulse growers, providing much-needed moisture for fields while also raising flood fears in some areas. Dennis Lange, a pulse specialist

Crops, Markets

Prairie cash wheat: Russia-Ukraine conflict fuels price rallies

U.S. wheat futures way up on week

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News March 5, 2022

MarketsFarm — Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has not only sparked a conflict between two of the world’s major wheat exporters, but also limit-up price rallies for wheat futures during the week ended Thursday. As sanctions grow against Russia, as well as uncertainty over access to Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea, fears of a

Daily Network News

New strategies needed for Canadian agriculture to stand out in global trade

Feed Grains Weekly: Cash prices for wheat, barley largely flat

The Canadian GMO mustard wars: Dijon vs canola

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