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Feed barley values seen ‘popping’ in January

By Dave Sims January 8, 2015

CNS Canada –– Western Canadian feed barley prices remained firm to start the year, with bids having enjoyed a gradual rise from the $190 per tonne range in late November to the current level of $210 per tonne. “Bids have firmed up, not surprisingly it’s kind of popping in January,” said Allen Pirness, a trader […] Read more

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Lower-quality malt barley still commanding firm prices

By Dave Sims January 6, 2015

CNS Canada — Western Canadian malt barley is still receiving firm bids despite a lack of high-quality supplies, according to industry watchers. “Prices are still fairly high but quality is fairly low.” said Reid Fenton, president of BLB Grain Group at Three Hills, Alta. “If it grows, it goes,” is how he described the current […] Read more

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Ont. oat, barley growers approve GFO entry

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff January 5, 2015

Ontario’s barley and oat growers have voted just over three-quarters in favour of representation by the province’s wheat, corn and soybean growers’ organization. Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) confirmed Monday that eligible growers voted 77 per cent in favour of the move in a November vote conducted by the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission. GFO […] Read more

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Feed barley market quiet, awaiting new year

By Phil Franz-Warkentin December 11, 2014

CNS Canada –– The feed barley market is in the middle of its seasonal slowdown. While demand should pick back up in the New Year, the prices might not have much room to the upside, given ample feed wheat supplies. “If you didn’t look at the calendar, you could still guess it was December,” said […] Read more

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Ceiling still far off for rising feed barley market

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 20, 2014

CNS Canada — Feed barley prices in Western Canada have climbed steadily higher over the past few months and have more room to go, before strong prices inevitably make U.S. corn imports more attractive. “The feed barley market is hot,” said Jerry Klassen, manager for Swiss-based GAP SA Grains and Products in Winnipeg. Aadverse weather […] Read more

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Few changes expected in Canadian crop area

By Dave Sims October 30, 2014

Commodity News Service Canada — It doesn’t appear there will be any dramatic changes to acreage for most crops next year, says a market analyst for CWB. Bruce Burnett gave some broad estimates for plantings in 2015 at the opening session of the Cereals North America conference in Winnipeg. “My thought is we’re going to […] Read more

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Ont. barley, oat growers set to vote on GFO membership

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff October 27, 2014

Ontario’s Farm Products Marketing Commission will run a vote for the province’s oats and barley growers starting Friday, to decide whether Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) will be the growers’ voice going forward. The commission will conduct a mail-in vote from Friday (Oct. 31) to Nov. 17 to see whether oat and barley growers wish […] Read more

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Upside likely limited for rising feed barley market

By Phil Franz-Warkentin October 23, 2014

CNS Canada — Feed barley prices in Western Canada have shown some strength over the past month, but will need outside support to continue to move higher. Barley prices at Lethbridge, Alta. have moved off their harvest lows of $160 per tonne a month ago, to current levels around $180 per tonne, said Jim Beusekom […] Read more

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Prairie malt barley crop’s quality still up in air

By Dave Sims October 9, 2014

CNS Canada — Questions are being asked over how much barley in Western Canada will be good enough to meet malting standards in 2014-15. This year’s crop was already going to be smaller than last year’s, said Brian Otto, past-president with the Western Barley Growers Association. Statistics Canada estimated overall barley production at 7.2 million […] Read more

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Lethbridge cash barley market feeling pressure

By Dave Sims September 23, 2014

CNS Canada — The cash barley market in the strategically important area of Lethbridge, Alta. is under pressure right now because of weather issues and a delayed harvest, industry watchers said. “The market is under a bit of pressure but we’re not getting hit with any great volume yet,” said Allen Pirness, senior trader at […] Read more

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Feed barley values seen ‘popping’ in January

Lower-quality malt barley still commanding firm prices

Ont. oat, barley growers approve GFO entry

Feed barley market quiet, awaiting new year

Ceiling still far off for rising feed barley market

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Ont. barley, oat growers set to vote on GFO membership

Upside likely limited for rising feed barley market

Prairie malt barley crop’s quality still up in air

Lethbridge cash barley market feeling pressure

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