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

Feed weekly outlook: Low demand, fewer acres expected for cheaper feed barley

By GFM Network News April 7, 2022

MarketsFarm — As corn became the primary feed grain at Alberta feedlots over the past few months, the demand for — and price of — feed barley have diminished over time. But according to one trader, this won’t mean demand will shift from corn to barley anytime soon. Evan Peterson of JGL Commodities in Saskatoon […] Read more

Hogs, Livestock

Alberta looks into ‘isolated’ case of PED

Feed, other objects considered possible sources

By Dave Bedard, GFM Network News April 7, 2022

The source of what’s believed to have been an “isolated” recent case of porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) in southern Alberta was likely either feed or some object brought into the barn, veterinary officials say. The chief provincial veterinarian’s office said it was informed by a private veterinarian on Feb. 24 of a suspected case of […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Steady fed cattle market supports feeder complex

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 5, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were $2-$4 higher on average while calves were steady to as much as $5 higher. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed basis in the range of $273-$275 delivered; live prices were quoted at $161 f.o.b. the feedlot. There is a severe backlog of market-ready […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Peace talks, USDA report pull on wheat futures

By GFM Network News April 2, 2022

MarketsFarm — While peace prospects in Ukraine brought pressure onto wheat futures early on, a U.S. Department of Agriculture report caused the prices for two major western Canadian wheat varieties to close at different levels for the week ended Thursday. On the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), wheat futures declined when talks between Russia and […] Read more

CME December 2022 live cattle (candlesticks) with Bollinger bands (20,2). (Barchart)

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market showing strength in deferred positions

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 29, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were $3-$5 lower on average while calves traded steady to $4 lower. Outside central Alberta, the steer-heifer spread appeared to widen by $2-$4. Strength in corn futures contributed to the defensive tone. Feedlot operators buying hand-to-mouth have been caught off guard with the recent jump in feed […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Spring wheat nudges higher, durum dips

By GFM Network News March 25, 2022

MarketsFarm — Wheat prices on the Prairies during the week ended Friday saw moderate gains in Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheats while Canada Western Amber Durum (CWAD) eased slightly. The war in Ukraine continued to play havoc in the markets. After strong increases at the start of the […] Read more

Barley, Corn, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Prices likely to hold firm after CP stoppage

By GFM Network News March 24, 2022

MarketsFarm — Feed prices have remained fairly steady over the last week and are likely to continue to do so in the coming week, according to Erin Harakal, senior trader for Agfinity at Stony Plain, Alta. “I don’t see anything drastically changing in the next week,” she said. Harakal added there was nervousness in the […] Read more

CME April 2023 live cattle (candlesticks, right column) with CME April 2022 feeder cattle (dark red line, left column). (Barchart)

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Deferred live cattle futures underpin feeder cattle prices

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 22, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $2-$4 on either side of unchanged. Major feedlot operations in Alberta continue to carry large numbers of market-ready cattle. The backlog of fed cattle appears to be worse than earlier anticipated. Yearlings were featured at auction barns in the main feeding regions of Alberta. Feedlot […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Bids rise in choppy activity

U.S. wheat futures up on week overall

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News March 21, 2022

MarketsFarm — Spring wheat bids across Western Canada moved higher during the week ended Thursday, although the uncertain situation in Ukraine saw some wide price swings in U.S. wheat futures. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were up by $11.30-$16.30 per tonne, according to price quotes from a cross-section […] Read more

CME June 2022 live cattle (green and red candlesticks) with 20-day moving average (black line) and December 2022 live cattle (dark red candlesticks). (Barchart)

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences volatility

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 15, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $2 higher to as much as $5 lower depending on the region. Mid-weight calves weighing 650-800 lbs. were relatively unchanged while lighter weight calves were steady to $3 higher on average. June live cattle are off $9 from their mid-February highs while the December 2022 live […] Read more

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle rebound on technical buying

U.S. grains: Soybeans fall as rapid harvest overshadows China trade hopes

Good weather pushes Alberta harvest along

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Feed weekly outlook: Low demand, fewer acres expected for cheaper feed barley

Alberta looks into ‘isolated’ case of PED

Klassen: Steady fed cattle market supports feeder complex

Prairie cash wheat: Peace talks, USDA report pull on wheat futures

Klassen: Feeder market showing strength in deferred positions

Prairie cash wheat: Spring wheat nudges higher, durum dips

Feed weekly outlook: Prices likely to hold firm after CP stoppage

Klassen: Deferred live cattle futures underpin feeder cattle prices

Prairie cash wheat: Bids rise in choppy activity

Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences volatility

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