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Trade predicts fewer pulse acres, another canola record

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm April 23, 2018

CNS Canada — With the uncertainty regarding the pulse exports to India, it’s looking like 2018 could see more canola acres planted in Canada. Statistics Canada will release its Principal Field Crop Areas report on Friday (April 27). Last year saw Canada’s canola area at a record 23 million acres, but this year could again […] Read more

The J.C. Van Horne Bridge connecting Campbellton, N.B. and Pointe-a-la-Croix, Que. (Greenseas photo via iStock/Getty Images)

General, Markets, Reuters

Supreme Court finds for provinces in ‘Free the beer’ case

By Reuters April 19, 2018

Ottawa | Reuters — Canada’s top court on Thursday ruled against a New Brunswick man who had argued he had the constitutional right to buy beer more cheaply in a neighbouring province, saying that the law does not impose absolute free trade across the country. Dubbed the “free the beer” case in Canadian media, it […] Read more

Cattle producers and feeders in some areas of southern Alberta have been dealing with overland flooding, such as shown here Saturday over Highway 36 south of Vauxhall, and otherwise mushy conditions. (Photo courtesy Taber RCMP)

Finishers, Livestock, Markets, Weather

Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News April 17, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged. Stronger export demand appears to be supporting the market in Manitoba and certain pockets in Saskatchewan; however, Alberta feedlot interest remains subdued. Adverse weather continues to plague southern Alberta. Snow and freezing temperatures followed by brief melting periods have resulted in very poor […] Read more

Feed markets, Market talk

Feeder cattle outlook

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

By Jerry Klassen April 13, 2018

It’s that time of year when I receive many inquiries from cow-calf producers and feedlot operators regarding the price outlook for feeder cattle. Throughout March, yearling prices were under pressure while calves and cattle fit for grass were rather firm. The feeder cattle market appears to be sending mixed signals. Feedlot margins have been rather […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Late winter underpins Prairie barley bids

By Phil Franz-Warkentin April 12, 2018

CNS Canada — Lingering winter weather across the Prairies means cattle are eating more grain, but the possibility of delayed seeding also means farmers with grain to sell are eyeing better prices. “As the winter continues to hang on, cattle producers are continuing to have to feed (grain) until they can get their cattle out […] Read more

Barley, Corn, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Barley prices rising for northern Alberta feedlots

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm April 5, 2018

CNS Canada — While feed barley prices are holding steady in the Lethbridge area, further north around Edmonton, prices are starting to climb. “We’re starting to see already just difficulty with loading here and there and buyers getting caught off-guard with not getting barley coming in when they needed it to happen. And that’s spurring […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Rising feed grain prices weigh on feeder market

By Jerry Klassen April 3, 2018

Western Canadian yearling prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels; however, feeder cattle fit for grass and calves dropped $4 to as much as $10 from seven days earlier. Rising feed grain costs appear to be affecting lighter weight categories more than the yearling market. Feedlots will be struggling with negative margins through the summer […] Read more

Cereals, Corn, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Shipping to feedlots becomes problem

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm March 29, 2018

CNS Canada –– Spring has sprung on the Prairies, meaning road bans are starting, leading to problems shipping feed grains to feedlots in Alberta. “The supply is actually there at the farm gate but getting the supply from the farm gate to the end-user means more truck logistics and higher freight rates typically,” said Jim […] Read more

A hemp plant in Alberta. (Jennifer Blair photo)

Crops, Markets

Downturn seen in organic markets for malt barley, hemp

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News March 28, 2018

CNS Canada — As organic producers look to clean out the 2017 crop from their bins before seeding, they’re finding lower prices than they’re willing to sell for. Contracts have been filled up, meaning some producers who were waiting for higher prices are out of luck with no options to sell their crops. Some buyers […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feedlots struggle through adverse weather

By Jerry Klassen March 26, 2018

Western Canadian yearling prices experienced a week-over-week decline of $5-$8 with some pockets deteriorating $10 to as much as $12. Adverse weather in southern Alberta has resulted in limited buying interest from main feedlot operators. Feedlot Alley has received 150-200 per cent of normal precipitation over the past 60 days. Snow and rain, along with […] 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

Daily Network News

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

Barley

Trade predicts fewer pulse acres, another canola record

Supreme Court finds for provinces in ‘Free the beer’ case

Klassen: Feeder market stabilizes

Feeder cattle outlook

Feed weekly outlook: Late winter underpins Prairie barley bids

Feed weekly outlook: Barley prices rising for northern Alberta feedlots

Klassen: Rising feed grain prices weigh on feeder market

Feed weekly outlook: Shipping to feedlots becomes problem

Downturn seen in organic markets for malt barley, hemp

Klassen: Feedlots struggle through adverse weather

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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