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Prairie feed barley softens as packers bid up cattle

By GFM Network News January 16, 2018

CNS Canada — Feed barley prices in the Lethbridge area are showing signs of softening as the February lull approaches and warmer weather moves into the province. According to Allan Pirness of Market Place Commodities, both feed barley and feed wheat prices are around the $220 per tonne mark, down a touch from the pre-Christmas […] Read more

When compared with the other two, the plants in the third field were visibly stressed — slower growing, smaller and paler in colour.

Barley, Crops, Features

Crop Advisor’s Casebook: Barley blues. Why aren’t these plants growing faster?

A Crop Advisor's Solution from the January 9, 2018 issue of Grainews

By Bruce MacKinnon January 8, 2018

Thomas, who owns a 3,000-acre mixed dryland and irrigation farm near Magrath, Alta., asked me to visit his operation in early June. He wanted help identifying the weeds in three barley fields as well as advice on a herbicide package that would best fit his farm. He also mentioned the plants in one of the […] Read more

Barley, Corn, Crops, Markets

Feed barley in sync with Manitoba corn

By GFM Network News December 12, 2017

CNS Canada — This year’s bumper harvest of Manitoba corn is making an impact at Alberta feedlots. According to Market Place Commodities at Lethbridge, feed barley prices are near the $215 per tonne mark, down $5 from a few weeks ago. “Corn is filling some of the volume demand, so it is keeping the price […] Read more

Barley, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Tight margins weigh on feeder cattle

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News December 5, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $5 higher to $5 lower; however, yearlings were a solid $2 to $4 lower. Negative feeding margins over the past month, along with weakness in the deferred live cattle futures, set a negative tone in the heavier weight classes. The calf market appears to be […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Firm feed barley market capped by U.S. corn

By GFM Network News November 24, 2017

CNS Canada — Feed barley bids in Alberta have shown some strength post-harvest and look to remain firm heading through the winter. However, the threat of U.S. corn imports will likely cap the upside. “Barley’s been on the rise here,” said Jared Seitz of Agfinity at Spruce Grove, Alta. Some U.S. corn was crossing the […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed barley marches ‘lockstep’ with U.S. corn

By GFM Network News November 3, 2017

CNS Canada — Western Canada’s feed barley market continues to trade above the key $200 per tonne mark, taking strength from consistent demand and a lower-sized crop in 2017. “The market has changed (gotten stronger) from last year when high-vomitoxin wheat was trading at a discount,” said Jim Beusekom of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. […] Read more

Mark Heise, President and CEO of Regina’s Rebellion Brewery, shows off some of his brewery’s latest creations. Heise believes there is nothing but untapped potential ahead for Saskatchewan breweries.

Barley, Cereals, Features

Crafting a brand new industry

What the rise of craft beer in Saskatchewan means for Prairie barley growers

By Delaney Seiferling October 27, 2017

People in Saskatchewan are thirsty for a new kind of beer. Saskatchewan’s craft beer sector has been growing steadily in recent years and one brewer says the future continues to looks bright. “We just view it as nothing but untapped potential, especially for Saskatchewan,” says Mark Heise, president and CEO of Regina’s Rebellion Brewery, one […] Read more

ICE Futures Canada’s head office in Winnipeg. (Dave Bedard photo)

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Canadian barley, wheat futures fade away

By GFM Network News October 26, 2017

CNS Canada — “If you build it, they won’t always come” turned out to be the case with ICE Futures Canada’s grain contracts, as they were finally delisted Thursday after years of little to no activity. Milling wheat and durum futures were introduced by ICE Futures Canada in 2012 in response to the end of […] Read more

A two-row Bentley base malt. (RedShedMalting.ca)

Barley, Crops

Alberta malt barley quality looking good

By GFM Network News October 25, 2017

CNS Canada — Despite a wet spring and problems with dryness in the summer, barley in central Alberta is looking fairly good, according to a grower in the Red Deer area. “We had a really good malt crop this year, the quality is excellent,” said Matt Hamill of Red Shed Malting at Red Deer. “It […] Read more

Barley south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 3, 2017. (Dave Bedard photo)

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed barley market firms with weak production numbers

By GFM Network News September 19, 2017

CNS Canada — A 16.8 per cent drop in the size of Canada’s barley crop has given feed barley prices some support, according to an industry-watcher in Alberta. “The market is looking fairly strong,” said Allan Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. “It’s made things a little firmer for new-crop feed grain.” Wet weather […] Read more

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Prairie feed barley softens as packers bid up cattle

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Feed barley marches ‘lockstep’ with U.S. corn

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Canadian barley, wheat futures fade away

Alberta malt barley quality looking good

Feed barley market firms with weak production numbers

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