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1/includes barley processed domestically and then exported as malt; the 10 year average is 2013 through 2022 crop years.
Barley, Markets

Barley market update

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

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During the second week of October, southern Alberta feedlots were buying feed barley in the range of $330-$340/tonne delivered. In central Alberta, major operations were making purchases from $290-$335/tonne delivered. The barley harvest has wrapped up across Western Canada and producer selling appears to be easing. The market appears to be stabilizing at the current […] Read more
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Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Weaker U.S. values pull down Canadian prices

Lower export sales drag on U.S. wheat

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MarketsFarm — Wheat prices across the Canadian Prairies fell back during the week ended Nov. 2, with losses in Canada Western Red Spring and Canada Prairie Spring Red wheats, while those for Canada Western Amber Durum were mostly lower. The U.S. wheat complex lost ground during the week, due in part to lacklustre export sales. […] Read more
Protein availability can be reduced when it is bound to fibre fractions in forages.
Beef Cattle, Livestock, Oats

Unpacking an oat silage feed report

Understanding results and applying the information from a feed test is key to developing balanced rations

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You’ve collected representative samples of feed and sent them for analysis. Interpreting the results and building a balanced ration is the next step. (see ‘Certificate of Analysis’ report example at bottom) Moisture and dry matter: Moisture represents the amount of water present in a feed sample. Dry matter is what remains after water is removed. Moisture […] Read more
Malteurop, which operates a malt house at the east end of Winnipeg, is one of several malting companies with a presence in Manitoba. (Dave Bedard photo)
Barley, Crops

CMBTC study finds new malting barley lines a fit for Manitoba

Agronomic traits in new varieties overcome disease issues that held crop back

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Manitoba farmers have improved prospects to access the more-lucrative malting barley market, according to a recent study. The report by the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC), in collaboration with the Manitoba Crop Alliance, says new Canadian malting barley varieties can be grown successfully in Manitoba. With yields and quality comparable to the check variety […] Read more
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Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Prices to continue slipping back

Feedlots covered for now

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MarketsFarm — Feed prices are set continue grinding lower for the balance of 2023, “as domestic end users are covered,” according to Jim Beusekom, president of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. Beusekom pointed to the amount of contracted corn being imported from the United States as well as better-than-expected yields across the Prairies this harvest. […] Read more
CBOT December 2023 oats with cash contract price overlay (brown line). (Barchart)
Crops, Markets, Oats

Oat cash prices don’t immediately follow CBOT movement

One trader can push market around, trader says

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MarketsFarm — While oats on the Chicago Board of Trade rallied recently, upward movement in cash prices was varied. Even as that rally came to its eventual end, cash prices on the Canadian Prairies did not budge a great deal. Over nine consecutive sessions, the December oat contract at Chicago pushed higher by 29.5 U.S. […] Read more
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Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Bids book week of losses

U.S. wheat futures down on week

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MarketsFarm — Western Canadian wheat bids took a tumble with durum prices having the largest losses during the week ended Oct. 26. U.S. wheat futures were pressured throughout the week as rains fell on winter wheat-growing areas in the country, as well as in Argentina, Ukraine and Australia. Export sales for U.S. wheat were lower […] Read more
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Barley, Corn, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Grains see flat demand, price movement

A clearer picture of new-crop corn availability may provide direction

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MarketsFarm — Recent demand for feed grains from feedlots has been in a standstill, according to Erin Harakal, trade manager for Agfinity Inc. at Stony Plain, Alta. “It’s been flat, probably since the end of September. We haven’t seen any big changes when it comes to demand or prices,” she said. “From what we’ve been […] Read more
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Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Prairie cash wheat: Spring wheat bids rise with U.S. futures

Weaker loonie also offers support

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MarketsFarm — Spring wheat bids in Western Canada were mostly higher during the week ended Thursday, as gains in U.S. futures and weakness in the Canadian dollar provided support. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were up by $5-$10.20 per tonne across the Prairies, according to price quotes from […] Read more
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Barley, Corn, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Grains steady, waiting on U.S. corn imports

Barley yields might beat StatCan expectations

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MarketsFarm — More feed barley is reportedly making its way into Alberta cattle rations for the time being as recently-harvested supplies are competitive with corn imports from the U.S. While nearby demand is keeping the domestic market reasonably steady, more corn will likely start making its way north over the next month. Feed barley is […] Read more

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