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I could see lots of the worms crawling around next to an armyworm that I also observed on the plant.

Crop advisor casebook: Can you identify the worms in this barley?

A Crop Advisor's Solution from the January 7, 2020 issue of Grainews

By Raeanne Denomie January 6, 2020

Like most farmers, Tom has dealt with his share of insect pests. He’s encountered many different pests at his 6,000-acre mixed grain operation near Wadena, Sask., over the years, but this past August he came across a new insect that had him stumped. Tom called me in early August to say he’d been out inspecting […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Steady now but supplies will weigh

By GFM Network News January 3, 2020

MarketsFarm — Recent strength in U.S. wheat futures may be lending some spillover support to Canadian feed grain bids, but large supplies and a lack of aggressive demand kept the market steady heading into the New Year. The rise in wheat futures “has made the farmer a more reluctant seller,” said Allen Pirness of MarketPlace […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie market stable heading into New Year

By GFM Network News December 19, 2019

MarketsFarm — Western Canadian feed grain markets are showing some stability heading into the New Year, as buyers have generally booked coverage over the holiday season. “Everybody is just waiting to see what will happen,” said Mike Fleischhauer of Eagle Commodities in Lethbridge. While large amounts of tough grain were moving, he said there was […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Grains pressured by lower demand

By GFM Network News December 12, 2019

MarketsFarm — Bids for feed grains have backed off previous highs as feedlots in Western Canada are covered into the New Year. “Now they’re bidding January and forward,” said Allen Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. Bids for feed barley and feed wheat delivered from January to March were around $220 per tonne, according […] Read more

A barley crop south of Ethelton, Sask. on July 30, 2019. (Dave Bedard photo)

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Purchases delayed as prices steady, supplies ample

By GFM Network News December 5, 2019

MarketsFarm — With good supplies available, don’t expect to see much movement in prices for feed wheat and barley over the next several months, according to Nelson Neumann. Neumann, senior trader for Agfinity at Stony Plain, Alta., said barley currently was around $223 per tonne Lethbridge delivered and wheat was a little back at $220 […] Read more

Barley. (Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Firm Prairie market leveling off

By GFM Network News November 28, 2019

MarketsFarm — Logistics issues moving grain where it needs to be in Western Canada continue to prop up feed prices, but the market is starting to level off, according to a broker. “We are seeing a bit of a shortage of trucks,” said Tracy Green of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton, adding “things are still […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Tight logistics underpin barley in Feedlot Alley

By GFM Network News November 21, 2019

MarketsFarm — The adverse 2019 harvest across Western Canada may have left more grain grading as feed than normal, but issues in getting that barley and wheat to livestock continue to prop up prices for the time being. “We’ve seen a rally in the feed barley market the last four weeks,” said Brandon Motz, of […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Weather

Feed weekly outlook: Prolonged Prairie harvest pushes up grain prices

By GFM Network News November 14, 2019

MarketsFarm — A seemingly never-ending harvest across the Prairies has been responsible for a $10-$15 per tonne jump this month in feed grain prices, said Glen Loyns, general manager of JGL Commodities in Moose Jaw. “It’s probably gone up $5 this week,” Loyns said. This year’s extended harvest, coupled with large amounts of grain to […] Read more

Glencore’s head office in Baar, Switzerland. (Glencore.com)

Barley, Crops, Markets, Reuters

Glencore’s head barley trader leaves post

By Reuters, GFM Network News November 13, 2019

Paris | Reuters –– Glencore Agriculture removed head barley trader Mathieu Kleine from his post last week, market sources familiar with the matter said. The grain merchant, which is part owned by diversified commodity group Glencore, dismissed Kleine due to disappointing results, two of the sources said. It was not clear if Kleine was still […] Read more

The yellow stripes on the plants were not running along the length of the leaves, as would have been the case with a nutrient deficiency, but along their width instead.

Barley, Crops, Features

Crop advisor casebook: Zebra stripes in barley a result of herbicide carryover?

A Crop Advisor's Solution from the November 5, 2019 issue of Grainews

By Charisse Garland November 8, 2019

Ken was driving by one of his barley fields at the end of May when he spotted a problem. His emerging barley crop seemed to be turning yellow, and when Ken pulled over to have a closer look, he was alarmed by yellow bands resembling “zebra stripes” on many of the plants. Ken, who also […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soy futures set six-week low as China buys Argentine cargoes, snubs U.S.

U.S. livestock: Hogs rally ahead of USDA report

Canadian Barley Research Coalition pledges $1.8 million to USask Crop Development Centre

GFM Network News

U.S. grains: Soy futures set six-week low as China buys Argentine cargoes, snubs U.S.

U.S. livestock: Hogs rally ahead of USDA report

Canadian Barley Research Coalition pledges $1.8 million to USask Crop Development Centre

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Crop advisor casebook: Can you identify the worms in this barley?

Feed weekly outlook: Steady now but supplies will weigh

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie market stable heading into New Year

Feed weekly outlook: Grains pressured by lower demand

Feed weekly outlook: Purchases delayed as prices steady, supplies ample

Feed weekly outlook: Firm Prairie market leveling off

Feed weekly outlook: Tight logistics underpin barley in Feedlot Alley

Feed weekly outlook: Prolonged Prairie harvest pushes up grain prices

Glencore’s head barley trader leaves post

Crop advisor casebook: Zebra stripes in barley a result of herbicide carryover?

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