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Klassen: Feeder market recovers from weather discount

By Jerry Klassen April 23, 2024

Compared to last week, backgrounded yearlings traded $4-$8/cwt higher on average. Calves were quite variable with prices quoted from unchanged to as much as $10 higher. Overall, there appeared to be stronger buying interest this week across all weight categories.

A view of Oldman River which flows into the Oldman Reservoir, which according to local news media is at its lowest point in 30 years, near Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada March 15, 2024. REUTERS/Todd Korol

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Alberta municipalities, farmers agree to cut water use as drought persists

By Reuters April 19, 2024

Municipalities and irrigation districts in Alberta have agreed to use less water this summer to combat a severe ongoing drought, the provincial government said on Friday.

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Snow and rain fall across the Prairies

Topsoil should have sufficient moisture for planting in next few weeks says analyst

By Geralyn Wichers, GFM Network News April 17, 2024

Farmers took to social media to post pictures of snow and rain as the effects of a Colorado low splashed across the Prairies.

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Prairie forecast: Effects of Colorado low to bring widespread precipitation

Forecast issued April 16, covering April 16 to 25, 2024

By Daniel Bezte, GFM Network News April 16, 2024

We are putting out this week’s forecast a day earlier than usual, as the weather models now have a good handle on the predicted Colorado low and how it will impact the Prairies starting Tuesday. Here is what the weather models are predicting.

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Klassen: Adverse weather weighs on Western Canadian feeder market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 16, 2024

Southern Alberta has received over 200 percent of normal precipitation over the past 30 days. Pen conditions are rated poor to very poor in the main feeding pockets of Alberta. Saskatchewan and Manitoba have received less than 40 per cent of normal while Central Alberta has normal to below normal precipitation.

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Alberta gets farm family class one driver’s license

By Jeff Melchior, GFM Network News April 11, 2024

Alberta farmers and their family members now have the option to apply for a farm-restricted class one driver’s licence. It would allow them to drive almost any form of motor vehicle to and from the farm. These licenses with be issued with condition code “P” meaning the driver must comply with farmer restrictions. Applicants must […] Read more

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Feed Grain Weekly: Seeding preparations begin in Alberta

By GFM Network News April 11, 2024

As growers prepare to seed in parts of Alberta, the lack of moisture during the winter continues to be a concern. However, a major snowstorm which brought various amounts of precipitation to the central part of the province has relieved some stress.

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Prairie forecast: Spring has sprung but winter might not be done

Forecast issued April 10, 2024, covering April 10 to 17

By Daniel Bezte, GFM Network News April 10, 2024

Spring has definitely sprung across the prairies with only a few locations still having snow cover. Spring is a notorious time for forecasting as warm air builds to the south while cold air still sits to the north. That means this forecast period looks both easy and hard.

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Klassen: Buyers step back on feeder cattle due to bird flu

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 9, 2024

Compared to last week, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $4-$8/cwt lower while some packages of heavier replacements dropped as much as $12/cwt, and three main factors led to weaker prices.

Weather

Prairie forecast: Cooler and unsettled west, mild and dry east

Forecast issued April 3, covering April 3 to 10

By Daniel Bezte, GFM Network News April 3, 2024

In a nutshell, it looks like Saskatchewan and Manitoba will see dry weather and nice, warm, spring temperatures. Alberta is going to have to deal with colder air being drawn southwards into the developing storm system over the south-central U.S. Along with the colder air, southern Alberta may deal with some more snow as moisture is pulled northward and then westward on the eastern side of the low.

U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

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U.S. grains: Soybeans, corn fall on harvest pressure

U.S. livestock: Hog futures slide in technical correction

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Acknowledging the past, seeking a better future

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Klassen: Feeder market recovers from weather discount

Alberta municipalities, farmers agree to cut water use as drought persists

Snow and rain fall across the Prairies

Prairie forecast: Effects of Colorado low to bring widespread precipitation

Klassen: Adverse weather weighs on Western Canadian feeder market

Alberta gets farm family class one driver’s license

Feed Grain Weekly: Seeding preparations begin in Alberta

Prairie forecast: Spring has sprung but winter might not be done

Klassen: Buyers step back on feeder cattle due to bird flu

Prairie forecast: Cooler and unsettled west, mild and dry east

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