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Klassen: Feeder market calm but firm

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News July 6, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were unchanged. Most auction markets were closed due to Canada Day. It’s been a busy spring period; there is no doubt about it. Pastures are quickly deteriorating under the intense heat and many ranchers will sell yearlings 30-45 days sooner than normal. The good news is […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Prices dip in Alberta, steady to higher elsewhere

By Glen Hallick, GFM Network News July 3, 2021

MarketsFarm — Prices for feed barley and wheat in Alberta pulled back a little this week — and it wasn’t because the province has generally received more rain than the other two Prairie provinces. “There hasn’t been the demand as we typically have at this time of year,” Erin Harakal, senior trader with Agfinity in […] Read more

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

Crops, Markets

Canada’s canola acres up from earlier forecast

Wheat acres up; barley, oats, corn revised lower

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News June 29, 2021

MarketsFarm –– Canadian farmers seeded more canola in 2021 than originally intended, with a number of other crops also seeing adjustments higher as dry weather through the planting season allowed for a fast seeding pace. In its June estimates of principal field crop areas, released Tuesday, Statistics Canada pegged total canola planted area at 22.5 […] Read more

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Yearling prices consolidate, calf values soften

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 29, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were relatively unchanged; however, calves weighing 500 to 700 lbs. were $2-$4 lower. Featherlight bawlers under 500 lbs. were down $6-$8 from seven days earlier. Strong feedlot buying interest supported quality groups of yearlings. Feed barley prices were down $5-$10 per tonne from last week while the […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Weather

Canola, wheat acres in opposite trends before StatsCan report

'Every commodity was offering options that were profitable'

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News June 25, 2021

MarketsFarm — Just days prior to Statistics Canada issuing its latest survey-based crop acreage report on Tuesday next week, analysts are estimating a rise in canola acres at the expense of wheat. “Coming through the winter and towards spring seeding, we were looking at canola prices that were at their highest levels of all time,” […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Weather

Feed weekly outlook: New-crop prices to rise

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News June 25, 2021

MarketsFarm — Well covered with grain for now, feedlots are beginning to set their sights on the new crop. Drought conditions on the Prairies and the U.S. northern Plains are causing new-crop feed wheat and feed barley prices to go up, according to a Saskatchewan-based trader. “Demand for old crop (is) dwindling and the focus […] Read more

Cows grazing winter wheat and fall rye in September 2018.

Cereals, Crops, Forages

Adding winter cereal crops to the annual forage mix

Dr. Vern Baron makes the case for winter cereals as cow chow

By Heather Smith Thomas June 22, 2021

Spring barley and oats are typical annual forage choices for many beef producers, but winter cereals can add forage flexibility to beef cattle diets. Dr. Vern S. Baron has worked with forage crops since the 1980s — with a master’s and PhD in corn production and physiology. Much of that time has been with Agriculture […] Read more

CME October 2021 feeder cattle (candlesticks) with Bollinger (20,2) bands. (Barchart)

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market percolating higher

Weakness in feeder futures seen as temporary hiccup

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News June 22, 2021

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were $1-$4 higher on average; calves were steady to $2 higher. Limited volume of calves under 600 lbs. made the market hard to define; however, strong demand was surfacing across all weight categories. The weaker Canadian dollar, along with stronger live cattle futures, set a positive tone. […] Read more

Barley south of Ethelton, Sask. on July 30, 2019. (Dave Bedard photo)

Barley, Crops, Markets, Weather

Feed weekly outlook: Rains, demand keep bids down

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News June 18, 2021

MarketsFarm — While recent wet weather on the Prairies has helped bring down prices for feed grains, demand — or a lack thereof — has been another primary factor. “The rains have definitely affected (prices) a bit, but probably not to the extent demand has,” said Erin Harakal, trade manager for Agfinity at Stony Plain, […] Read more

Barley, Corn, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Rising costs cut into cattle profits

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News June 10, 2021

MarketsFarm — Strong demand for beef has kept fed cattle prices in Western Canada well supported, but high feed grain prices continue to cut into profits in the feeder sector, according to CanFax analyst Brian Perillat. Fed cattle prices have rallied for most of 2021, he said, “so feedlots, after losing money for two to […] 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

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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

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Klassen: Feeder market calm but firm

Feed weekly outlook: Prices dip in Alberta, steady to higher elsewhere

Canada’s canola acres up from earlier forecast

Klassen: Yearling prices consolidate, calf values soften

Canola, wheat acres in opposite trends before StatsCan report

Feed weekly outlook: New-crop prices to rise

Adding winter cereal crops to the annual forage mix

Klassen: Feeder market percolating higher

Feed weekly outlook: Rains, demand keep bids down

Feed weekly outlook: Rising costs cut into cattle profits

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