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Klassen: Feeder cattle market seeking stability

By Jerry Klassen August 2, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices continued on a downward trajectory trading $3-$5 below week-ago levels. Erratic buying interest resulted in inconsistent price action across the Prairies which made the market difficult to define. Smaller groups of various quality cattle were on offer, justifying the softer tone, but feedlot operators demonstrated unwavering fortitude even on genetically […] Read more

Cereals

New crop year reminders for western producers and industry

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff July 26, 2016

The Canadian Grain Commission is reminding the grain industry and producers about grain grading changes that come into effect on August 1, 2016 in Western Canada. Primary and export grade determinant tables for the new Canada Northern Hard Red and Canada Western Special Purpose wheat classes take effect. Canada Western Feed, Canada Western General Purpose […] Read more

Rainfall for July 13, 2016 as of 6:40 p.m. CT. (CoCoRaHS.org)

Crops, Weather

Storms trim potential for big Prairie crops

By Rod Nickel, GFM Network News July 13, 2016

Reuters — Heavy rain and strong winds are likely to curb the potential for Western Canada’s crops, government officials said, but the harvest may still be bigger than average. Pockets across Saskatchewan, Canada’s biggest wheat- and canola-growing province, received as much as five inches of rain, strong winds and hail since Sunday. The storms flattened […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market weathering summer storms

By Jerry Klassen July 12, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle were traded $3 to $5 below week-ago levels, with replacements over 700 lbs. absorbing the bulk of the decline. Despite the sharp drop in barley prices, uncertainty in the deferred cash fed cattle prices caused feedlots operators to back away from the market. Secondly, ideas are that yearling prices will weaken […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences thin trade

By Jerry Klassen July 5, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. Many auction barns are in holiday mode and the shortened holiday week further shrunk market activity. In any case, feedlot operations on both sides of the border are focused on selling fed cattle and assessing current financial damage rather than bringing in replacements. The […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Sluggish demand, ample supplies eat into Lethbridge feed prices

By Jade Markus June 30, 2016

CNS Canada — Lethbridge feed wheat and barley prices have dropped after a muted spring rally — and they’re likely to stay low throughout the summer, market participants say. “They have a weak tone to them. I think a lot of it is lacklustre demand domestically,” said Allen Pirness, trader at Market Place Commodities in […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Large beef supplies weigh on feeder market

By Jerry Klassen June 28, 2016

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices experienced a week-over-week decline of $8-$12 on average while isolated sales dropped nearly $20. The sharp fall in the fed cattle market was the main reason for the deteriorating buying interest. Just when feedlots thought the worst was over, the market gave them another dose of reality. The retail market […] Read more

Livestock, Reuters

Bayer crop unit apologizes to farmers after Twitter gaffe

By Tom Polansek June 20, 2016

Chicago | Reuters –– Bayer AG’s crop science division apologized on Monday for a tweet that suggested reduced meat demand could benefit the environment, in a bid to appease outraged farmers who buy the company’s seeds and chemicals. The tweet, published on the official Bayer CropScience (@Bayer4crops) account on Sunday, linked to a Vox.com article […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Features, Livestock

Can we rate the beef value of beer barley with one test?

By Gabriel Ribeiro, Tim McAllister June 17, 2016

After wheat and canola, barley is the most prominent crop in Western Canada. From 2005 to 2014, an average of 7.9 million acres was seeded resulting in an average annual production of 9.2 million metric tonnes. Barley grain has two primary end uses: as malt for beer or as livestock feed. On average, the value […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Saudi Arabia boosts stake in G3 Canada

By Rod Nickel June 17, 2016

Winnipeg | Reuters — Saudi Arabia’s agriculture company has taken control of the majority investor in grain handler G3 Canada Ltd., according to a filing, reducing Bunge Ltd.’s stake and strengthening the kingdom’s efforts to secure food supplies. G3 Global Holdings, the joint venture of U.S. agribusiness Bunge and Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co. […] 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

Klassen: Feeder cattle market seeking stability

New crop year reminders for western producers and industry

Storms trim potential for big Prairie crops

Klassen: Feeder market weathering summer storms

Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences thin trade

Sluggish demand, ample supplies eat into Lethbridge feed prices

Klassen: Large beef supplies weigh on feeder market

Bayer crop unit apologizes to farmers after Twitter gaffe

Can we rate the beef value of beer barley with one test?

Saudi Arabia boosts stake in G3 Canada

Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field

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