barley Archives - Page 31 of 61

Smaller crops likely in StatsCan survey-based report

MarketsFarm — Mindful of the summer drought conditions that seriously cut into crop production across the Prairies, average trade estimates call for downward revisions to Statistics Canada’s already-small forecasts for most crops when the it releases its first survey-based estimates of the marketing year on Friday. While prior reports, in September and August, were compiled […] Read more

Barley, Corn, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie grains remain firm

Transport issues slow U.S. corn flow

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News November 25, 2021

MarketsFarm — Feed grain prices in Western Canada remain strong in late November, although looming corn imports from the U.S. should keep a lid on the upside. Feed barley in Alberta is currently topping out at $9.78 per bushel, with feed wheat above $12 in some cases, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire. Those prices remain […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Fed cattle prices down on the week

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News November 24, 2021

Compared to last week, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were down $4 to $6 on average. Sub quality feeders traded as much as $8 below week ago levels. The market was hard to define with wide price ranges on similar weight feeders within a short distance. Southern Alberta is contending with adverse pen conditions as […] Read more

Standing corn north of St. Adolphe, Man. on Sept. 19, 2021. (Dave Bedard photo)

Barley, Corn, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Record imports of U.S. corn likely

Feeders will need to scale back barley usage

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News November 18, 2021

MarketsFarm — Canadian imports of corn from the United States are picking up and could hit a record this year, given the tight supply situation across the Prairies. The most recent export sales data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture showed Canada as the country’s largest corn customer during the week ended Nov. 11, accounting […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market continues downward slide

Prairies' snowstorm leads to risk discount

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News November 16, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were steady to $2 lower; calves traded $2-$4 below week-ago levels. Saskatchewan and Manitoba experienced their first major snowstorm of the season last week. The market tends to incorporate a risk discount for adverse weather as buyers factor in higher death loss. Also, major feedlot operators believe […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Barley, wheat prices among highest ever

By GFM Network News November 10, 2021

MarketsFarm — Feed grain prices continue to push higher following a somewhat disappointing harvest on the Prairies this year, according to Glen Loyns, general manager of JGL Commodities at Moose Jaw, Sask. “We’re seeing upticks on all feed. Everything is up. You’re seeing high prices on wheat and barley. And you’re going to continue to […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market on soft slope

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News November 9, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were steady to $2 lower on average while calves traded steady to as much as $4 lower in certain regions; calves under 550 pounds were quoted $3-$6 below week-ago levels. Barley and wheat prices continue to percolate higher, causing a defensive sentiment amongst buyers. Southern Alberta and […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Features

New cereal varieties for 2022

Twenty-one new options for farmers in Western Canada

By Mark Halsall November 9, 2021

There are lots of new choices for cereal growers in Western Canada this winter. Twenty-one wheat, barley and oat varieties are coming to market for next year, with many of them featuring improved resistance to fusarium and rust diseases. Please note, the following list includes only brand new releases for 2022. Alliance Seed Oats: CDC […] Read more

Cereals, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: U.S. corn filling Canadian feed shortages

By GFM Network News November 3, 2021

MarketsFarm – As winter approaches, corn is making up a greater appearance in feed channels, supplanting barley and wheat in the process. “In Western Canada, the yields were significantly lower than average. So we’re importing a lot of feed into Western Canada, mostly corn and corn with DDGs (dried distillers’ grains),” said Allen Pirness, manager […] Read more

Cereals, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Almost out of space for corn

By GFM Network News October 28, 2021

MarketsFarm – At this point of the fall, there’s not much room still to be had for feed corn, according to Brandon Motz of CorNine Commodities in Lacombe, Alta. In the meantime, prices for feed barley and wheat continued to push higher. “The in-bound corn is picking up and we are starting to see new […] Read more

Mexico confirms case of New World screwworm in northern state, USDA says

Proposed dicamba restrictions please expert

U.S. livestock: Cattle markets up ahead of report

GFM Network News