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AAFC raises canola, wheat ending stocks forecasts

Pea, barley carryout estimates raised, lentils cut in half

By GFM Network News December 15, 2023

Glacier FarmMedia – Canadian canola and wheat carryout for the 2023/24 marketing year will likely end up above earlier projections, according to the latest Outlook for Principal Field Crops from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) released Dec. 15.

Livestock, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: U.S. corn imports keep lid on Prairie feed grains

Mild Prairie weather contributing to lower feed demand

By GFM Network News December 14, 2023

Glacier FarmMedia – Feed prices for barley and wheat across much of Western Canada are very likely to remain low until the end of winter/the beginning of spring, according to Erin Harakal of Agfinity in Stony Plain, Alta.

Under sunny skies, neighbour Ken Reiniger loads some slough hay bales, that will make good winter feed, onto the trailer.

Cattleman’s Corner, Livestock

Weather co-operates for fall projects

Digging potatoes and hauling feed all completed under fairly warm dry conditions

By Heather Eppich December 13, 2023

The weather this fall has been very nice. The wind has been cold at times, but we really couldn’t complain about the temperatures. I gave the foals a few days to settle down after weaning and then started refreshing their halter training. We try to work with them to introduce the halter a few days […] Read more

These barley plants show signs of the damage potassium deficiency can cause.

Crops, Features

Are your fields potassium deficient?

Cases of potassium-deficient soils are on the rise. It could mean a hit to your bottom line

By Jim Timlick December 7, 2023

Most farmers know the importance of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus in the soil and the vital role their presence plays in crop development. But what about potassium? Potassium (K) is critically important in helping provide water balance within a plant. The only way a plant can move sugar and nutrients is by moving […] Read more

As consumers run short of disposable income in 2024, it is expected there will be a reduced demand for beef.

Beef Cattle, Cattleman’s Corner, Markets

USDA increases beef production forecasts

Market Update with Jerry Klassen: All factors suggest the winds of market change are beginning to blow

By Jerry Klassen December 4, 2023

Alberta fed cattle prices during November were averaging $385/cwt on a dressed basis, down $5/cwt from 30 days earlier. Live prices f.o.b. feedlot in southern Alberta were quoted in the range of $228/cwt to $230/cwt, the lowest since May. The market has come under pressure as U.S. beef forecasts for the first half of 2024 […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Australian crops improve, but well off recent records

Winter crop harvest reportedly progressing quicker, earlier than recent years

By GFM Network News December 4, 2023

Australia’s winter crop production likely beat earlier expectations but will still be down considerably compared to the record-large production in recent years, according to the latest crop report from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES).

Crops, Markets

Higher canola, wheat production expected in StatCan report

Traders raise concerns about report accuracy

By GFM Network News December 1, 2023

MarketsFarm — There was a consensus among several traders and analysts that Statistics Canada will very likely raise its estimates on canola and wheat production for 2023-24. Yields on the Prairies were better than expected following a difficult first half of the growing period, as the weather improved during the second half. StatCan is set […] Read more

Barley, Corn, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Corn imports, larger crop prospects pressure barley

StatCan expected to raise barley crop estimate

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News December 1, 2023

MarketsFarm — The feed barley market in Western Canada remains relatively flat as steady corn imports from the U.S. keep domestic feeders well supplied. Ideas that Canadian production ended up above earlier expectations were also keeping a lid on the domestic market. Delivered barley into the Lethbridge, Alta. area is currently priced in the $300-$320 […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Weak demand for barley

Cost of corn DDGS may favour barley

By GFM Network News November 24, 2023

MarketsFarm — As demand for barley remains limp, it has become rather difficult to move the feed grain, according to Darcy Haley of Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge. “There’s just no demand. We did barley March 10 at $320 per tonne, and in April through to July it traded at $328. That’s $7-$10 cheaper than […] Read more

Barley, Corn, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: U.S. corn moving into Canadian feedlots

Canada's feed grain exports down on year

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News November 9, 2023

MarketsFarm — The steady flow of corn from the United States into Canadian feedlots should keep prices for domestic feed grains under pressure for the foreseeable future. Canada imported 91,100 tonnes of corn from the U.S. during the week ended Nov. 2, taking the marketing-year-to-date total to 221,700 tonnes, according to the latest U.S. Department […] Read more

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: ‘Relentless’ fund selling knocks down CME cattle futures

U.S. grains: Soy futures slide as traders worry China may miss US buying target

Pulse Weekly: Steady prices, high production for chickpeas

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