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Firm feed barley market capped by U.S. corn

By GFM Network News November 24, 2017

CNS Canada — Feed barley bids in Alberta have shown some strength post-harvest and look to remain firm heading through the winter. However, the threat of U.S. corn imports will likely cap the upside. “Barley’s been on the rise here,” said Jared Seitz of Agfinity at Spruce Grove, Alta. Some U.S. corn was crossing the […] Read more

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Feed barley marches ‘lockstep’ with U.S. corn

By GFM Network News November 3, 2017

CNS Canada — Western Canada’s feed barley market continues to trade above the key $200 per tonne mark, taking strength from consistent demand and a lower-sized crop in 2017. “The market has changed (gotten stronger) from last year when high-vomitoxin wheat was trading at a discount,” said Jim Beusekom of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. […] Read more

Barley south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 3, 2017. (Dave Bedard photo)

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Feed barley market firms with weak production numbers

By GFM Network News September 19, 2017

CNS Canada — A 16.8 per cent drop in the size of Canada’s barley crop has given feed barley prices some support, according to an industry-watcher in Alberta. “The market is looking fairly strong,” said Allan Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. “It’s made things a little firmer for new-crop feed grain.” Wet weather […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market experiences renewed optimism

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News September 19, 2017

Compared to last week, yearlings traded $3-$5 higher while calf prices were $5 to as much as $10 higher in some cases. Southern Alberta yearling prices were unchanged this week after trading at premium to western Canadian markets earlier in September. The U.S. Department of Agriculture came out on Tuesday and lowered its beef production […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market enters summer doldrums

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News July 4, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices steady to $5 lower across all weight categories last week with most auction barns starting their summer holiday schedule. Most sales rings are closed next week. Limited numbers were on offer across the Prairies, which caused diverse price action in certain regions. Heavier feeders are hard to come by this […] Read more

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Strong demand keeps Prairie feed barley well supported

By GFM Network News June 15, 2017

CNS Canada — Feed barley bids remain well supported in Western Canada, as solid demand and reluctant farmer selling keep the market underpinned heading into the summer months. “There is pretty decent demand. I’d say higher than average for this time of year,” said Brandon Motz, sales manager with CorNine Commodities in Lacombe, Alta. Strong […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market stabilizes

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 30, 2017

After the recent rally, cattle buyers noted that price spreads between weight categories came back in line with traditional levels this week. Shorter-keep yearlings were steady to $4 weaker compared to seven days earlier; mid-weight cattle from 700 to 800 lbs. were relatively unchanged while feeders under 700 lbs. were $4 to $8 higher. On […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences mixed tone

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News May 22, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were rather subdued this past week; average prices were unchanged from seven days earlier. However, the bloom has come off the rose as the extreme highs from earlier in May have evaporated. Late in the week, shorter-keep cattle appeared to trade $3-$5 higher, especially on higher-quality larger groups. Major feedlot […] Read more

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Prairie feed wheat, barley at seasonal highs

By GFM Network News May 11, 2017

CNS Canada –– Feed barley and feed wheat appear to be settling into some seasonal highs, according to a market-watcher in Alberta. “Whether it goes up much more remains to be seen,” said Jim Beusekom of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. “Between Easter and May long weekend, we’re probably at a high.” High vomitoxin (10 […] Read more

Barley, Crops

Fear of feed expected to keep malt barley acres low

By GFM Network News April 18, 2017

CNS Canada — Concerns about weather dictating the quality of malt barley is keeping producers from seeding the crop this year, one industry participant says, while weak prices offer no extra incentive. “Acres are definitely going to be down, because of the fear of getting feed barley, which is horrendously low-priced,” said Rod Green of […] Read more

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Tag Archives feed barley

Firm feed barley market capped by U.S. corn

Feed barley marches ‘lockstep’ with U.S. corn

Feed barley market firms with weak production numbers

Klassen: Feeder market experiences renewed optimism

Klassen: Feeder cattle market enters summer doldrums

Strong demand keeps Prairie feed barley well supported

Klassen: Feeder cattle market stabilizes

Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences mixed tone

Prairie feed wheat, barley at seasonal highs

Fear of feed expected to keep malt barley acres low

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