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CWB’s elevator under construction at St. Adolphe, Man. in May. The former Canadian Wheat Board has been putting up its own grain handling assets since its deregulation. (CWB.ca)

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Farmers play last card in planned CWB class action

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff July 13, 2015

One claim remaining from an unsuccessful bid at a class action suit by four Prairie farmers, over payouts to producers from the former Canadian Wheat Board, will be the farmers’ basis for a new filing. The four farmers, whose previous proposed class action was dismissed with costs in April by the Supreme Court of Canada, […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Lethbridge feed barley feels slight lift from canola

By Dave Sims June 3, 2015

CNS Canada — It seems the recent surge in canola has carried over to the feed barley market near Lethbridge. A weekend frost and other issues saw canola futures jump sharply in recent days, and according to trader Jim Beusekom at Market Place Commodities near Lethbridge, that rally has given strength to the feed barley […] Read more

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GrainCorp to boost U.S. malt output, target craft beer boom

By Colin Packham May 18, 2015

Sydney | Reuters –– Australian agribusiness GrainCorp plans to nearly double output capacity at one its U.S. malt plants, to capitalize on soaring North American demand for craft beer. Typically produced by small, local brewers, the popularity of craft beers has grown rapidly in recent years in the U.S. as drinkers seek new tastes, with […] Read more

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Feed barley feeling ‘downward sag,’ trader says

By Dave Sims May 11, 2015

CNS Canada — Feedlot demand for cash barley is weakening slightly as cattle producers prepare to turn animals loose on pastures, but prices are still hanging in there, according to one participant. “Farmers aren’t really selling a whole lot at these levels,” said Allen Pirness of Market Place Commodities in the feedlot alley near Lethbridge, […] Read more

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Malt barley seeding well ahead of normal

By Dave Sims May 5, 2015

CNS Canada — Barley seeding is well underway across Western Canada and almost complete in southern Alberta, according to the head of the Barley Council of Canada. “We’re two weeks ahead here in southern Alberta, there’s guys that have wrapped up; they’re done seeding already,” said council president Brian Otto. On his own farm at […] Read more

Barley, Canola, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Small canola acreage puts more emphasis on March 31 stocks

By Terryn Shiells May 4, 2015

CNS Canada –– The canola industry will pay closer attention than usual to the upcoming Statistics Canada report on stocks as of March 31, as a smaller canola acreage figure is causing worries about tight supplies going forward. StatsCan is scheduled to release its report on Wednesday. “Because of that tighter acreage, the stocks number […] Read more

Barley, Livestock

All barley is not created equal when it comes to livestock feed

By Debbie Furber April 24, 2015

Improving the quality and efficiency of feed was the topic of the day at the Alberta Beef Industry Conference workshop put on by the Feed Coalition, an alliance of Alberta producer associations and research organizations. Alberta alone grows more barley than all of the U.S. and not many know barley quality better than researchers with […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed barley likely topping out for now in Alta.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin April 16, 2015

CNS Canada — Feed barley prices have shown some strength over the past month in Alberta, but are likely topping out for now as attention starts to turn to the new crop. Feed barley is now trading at about $217 per tonne for April/May delivery in the key Lethbridge, Alta. feeding area, according to feed […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed barley bids rangebound in Western Canada

By Dave Sims March 19, 2015

CNS Canada –– Prairie feed barley prices continue to hang tough in March, locked into a range established early this year. “We’re seeing a lot of bids in and around $205” per tonne, said Allen Pirness, a trader for Market Place Commodities at Lethbridge. Bids had been hitting around $210 per tonne, for example, on […] Read more

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Canada’s share of malt barley market shrinking

By Terryn Shiells February 24, 2015

Winnipeg | CNS Canada –– Canada has historically been one of the world’s top malt barley exporters, but its share of the global market is shrinking, Cargill Malt’s Lorelle Selinger told the Wild Oats Grainworld conference. A poor-quality crop produced in Canada in 2014-15 is one reason importers have started sourcing their malt supplies from […] Read more

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Farmers play last card in planned CWB class action

Lethbridge feed barley feels slight lift from canola

GrainCorp to boost U.S. malt output, target craft beer boom

Feed barley feeling ‘downward sag,’ trader says

Malt barley seeding well ahead of normal

Small canola acreage puts more emphasis on March 31 stocks

All barley is not created equal when it comes to livestock feed

Feed barley likely topping out for now in Alta.

Feed barley bids rangebound in Western Canada

Canada’s share of malt barley market shrinking

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