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Mycosphaerella blight (shown in photo) may pose a disease threat to pea crops in Alberta.

Prairie crop disease outlook for 2023

Your provincial experts guide you through disease pressures and risks for this season

By Jim Timlick April 18, 2023

Predicting the crop disease outlook for the Canadian Prairies is never easy. With the wild swings in temperatures and precipitation the region faced over the past couple of years, the task has become even more challenging. “It’s always fun to speculate about what we might see,” says Michael Harding, a plant pathologist and crop health […] Read more

Barley, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market factors in lower barley prices

Strength in deferred live cattle futures also supportive

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 18, 2023

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearlings over 800 lbs. jumped $4 to as much as $10 in some cases. Steers in the 700- to 800-lb. category appeared to be up $10-$12 while similar-weight heifers were up $8-$10. Calves under 700 lbs. were up $10-$20. The feeder market was hard to define in some cases. […] Read more

This photo is of a wheat plant at growth stage 31, which is generally the best time to apply a plant growth regulator to a cereal crop.

Cereals, Crops, Features

Application timing of PGRs

When to use PGRs and application guidelines

By Jim Timlick April 17, 2023

It’s said timing is everything and that is especially true when it comes to the use of plant growth regulators. Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are hormone-based compounds used primarily as a harvest management aid to modify plant growth and development. They help produce plants with shorter, thicker and stronger stems and reduce the risk of […] Read more

Barley. (Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Barley demand, prices rise

Downside risk seen in June, July

By GFM Network News April 13, 2023

MarketsFarm — After months of declining prices, one trader is now seeing a “pop” in the feed barley market. Evan Peterson of JGL Commodities at Saskatoon explained that logistics issues caused transportation delays for barley and resulted in feedlots ordering more than they needed last fall — but by the time spring came around, demand […] Read more

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

Barley, Crops, Markets, Reuters

Australia reaches deal with China in barley dispute

Trade shift may be 'bad news' for Canada and other exporters

By GFM Network News April 11, 2023

Sydney/Beijing | Reuters — Australia has reached an agreement with China to resolve their dispute over barley imports, the two countries said on Tuesday, a latest sign of improving ties between the major commodity trade partners. Relations between the two had been strained for years, and worsened after Australia called for an inquiry into the […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Demand surges for grass cattle

Barley, corn expected to be cheaper next fall

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 11, 2023

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3-$4 on either side of unchanged. Certain auction markets did not have sales due to the shortened holiday week. Adverse weather also shuttered some sales on Wednesday and Thursday in the eastern Prairie region. Southern Alberta feedlots are contending with poor pen conditions which may […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Barley prices still historically high, but face headwinds

Bulk corn delivery remains more convenient

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News April 6, 2023

MarketsFarm — Feed barley bids in Western Canada remain historically strong, despite easing off their highs over the past month and trending lower. With bids of around $410 per tonne into the Lethbridge feedlot alley, feed barley “is still a sell,” according to Mike Jubinville of MarketsFarm, speaking on a webinar. However, he noted there […] Read more

File photo of an irrigated alfalfa stand in Saudi Arabia. (JohnnyGreig/E+/Getty Images)

Crops, Markets

Saudi Arabia highly dependent on grain imports

Alfalfa more profitable for domestic growers

By GFM Network News April 4, 2023

MarketsFarm — While Saudi Arabia is a giant among the oil-producing countries of the world, the desert kingdom does produce small amounts of grain. With a population that’s about one million less than Canada’s, Saudi Arabia is extremely dependent on importing its grain from overseas. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) attaché in Riyadh explained […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Alberta fed cattle lead feeder market higher

Traders expecting more barley acres this year

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 4, 2023

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $3-$5 higher while calf prices advanced $1-$3 on average. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed basis of $360/cwt last week, up $3-$10 from a week earlier. Using a 60 per cent grading, live prices would be equivalent to $216. Feeding margins have improved […] Read more

Water-soaked lesions after artificial inoculations in the chambers.

Cereals, Crops, Features

Five tips for managing bacterial leaf streak

Currently no seed treatments or in-crop disease control options exist. Understanding the disease is critical to managing it

By Madeleine Baerg April 3, 2023

While bacterial leaf streak (BLS) has been reported in Canada for at least 100 years, its incidence appears to be rising in both irrigated and non-irrigated Prairie wheat and barley acres over the past decade. BLS directly affects yield and grain quality and decreases emergence. Primarily seed-borne (at least for now), it is especially devastating […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

GFM Network News