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Limited selling, buying leave feed barley flat in Lethbridge

By GFM Network News April 5, 2016

CNS Canada — Lethbridge’s feed barley market is sitting stagnant, as feedlots quit hand-to-mouth buying and farmers hold onto their grain. Farmers who stored their feed barley post-harvest don’t want to sell at current prices, despite relative strength, said Jared Seitz, trade manager for Agfinity at Stony Plain, Alta. “It’s not so much that prices […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Weather

Feed barley due for spring rally

By GFM Network News March 24, 2016

CNS Canada –– Feed barley in Western Canada usually sees a spring rally at this time of year, although the uptrend this year will be limited by large supplies still overhanging the market. Feed grains had trended lower through late February and into early March, with feed wheat leading to the downside. Losses in feed […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Weather

Alberta to launch malt barley insurance

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News March 21, 2016

Alberta is set to launch Canada’s first crop insurance product for malt barley this year. The province’s Agriculture Financial Services Corp. (AFSC) last week said it will now provide insurance coverage for a malting end-use for growers with malt barley contracts. The coverage is subject to a contract from a licensed buyer, with a minimum […] Read more

Barley, Features

Recommended malt barley varieties

Tired of the same old thing? Try a new malt barley variety this spring

By Leeann Minogue February 16, 2016

Last year, 73 per cent of Prairie acres that grew two-row malt barley were seeded with AC Metcalfe or CDC Copeland. Because both of these varieties have been available for quite a few years, Michael Brophy, President and CEO of the Brewing and Malt Barley Research Institute (BMBRI), would like farmers to have more options. […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Buyers eating up Lethbridge feed barley

By GFM Network News February 11, 2016

CNS Canada –– Lethbridge feed barley prices have strengthened on bargain buying, according to one market watcher, while demand for feed wheat is steady at best. Lethbridge barley prices have increased from $200-$205 in January to $205-$215 in February, as the grain becomes more difficult to source, said Jim Beusekom, president at Market Place Commodities. […] Read more

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Russia said considering export duties for corn, barley

By Reuters, GFM Network News January 27, 2016

Moscow | Reuters –– Russia’s agriculture ministry is considering introducing an export duty for corn and barley, Russian news agency Interfax reported Wednesday, citing First Deputy Minister Evgenii Gromyko. “We will discuss this question,” he said. Gromyko added that the question was planned to be discussed at a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich, […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed barley market steady, gains expected in spring

By GFM Network News January 19, 2016

CNS Canada — The feed barley market is holding relatively steady in Alberta early in the New Year, but advances are expected looking ahead to the spring. “There has been a fair bit of selling (over the past few weeks) but that hasn’t really pressured prices down any further,” said Jared Seitz of grain brokerage […] Read more

Barley, Livestock, Machinery, Spring Wheat

Alta. to tweak farm worker bill for ‘clarity’

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News December 1, 2015

With consultations only just out of the gate and the legislation awaiting second reading, the Alberta government already plans to amend Bill 6, its farm and ranch worker protection bill, for “greater clarity.” While not mentioning recent vocal protests over the bill, provincial Labour Minister Lori Sigurdson announced Tuesday the bill will be amended to “make clear what […] Read more

Saskatchewan’s wheat and barley development commissions back research and market development work, supported by grower-funded levies. (Jack Dykinga photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Barley, Crops, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Minogue: Campaigning heats up Sask. commodity board elections

By Leeann Minogue, GFM Network News November 10, 2015

Elections at the commodity association board level in Saskatchewan, often known for a landslide lack of interest, may get goosed this year with candidates investing bigger stakes in their campaigns. Ballots have been mailed out and board elections are now underway for the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (SaskWheat) and the Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley). […] Read more

Barley, Cereals, Corn, Markets

Feed Grains: IGC raises world grain production estimate

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News October 30, 2015

By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world feed grains markets on Thursday, October 29. – CBOT corn futures were higher on Thursday, with the December contract up four cents, at US$3.8000 per bushel, as solid weekly export demand provided some support. – The International Grains Council […] Read more

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