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Standing corn north of St. Adolphe, Man. on Sept. 19, 2021. (Dave Bedard photo)

Feed weekly outlook: Corn prices steady, growers watch weather

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News March 31, 2022

MarketsFarm — Days after a work stoppage at Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) came to an abrupt end, prices for corn have been relatively stable, according to one trader. Mike Fleischhauer of Eagle Commodities Ltd. in Lethbridge said there has been little price movement for the feed grain staple recently as most feedlots are already set […] Read more

Fresh bread in Egypt. (Goldream/iStock/Getty Images)

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Egyptian delegation to visit India to discuss wheat imports

By Mayank Bhardwaj, GFM Network News March 29, 2022

New Delhi | Reuters — A delegation from Egypt will visit India in the first week of April to facilitate wheat imports as part of efforts to secure supplies and tide over shortages at one of the world’s biggest importers of the staple, Indian government sources said. Egypt, often the world’s biggest wheat importer, is […] Read more

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Prairie cash wheat: Spring wheat nudges higher, durum dips

By Glen Hallick, GFM Network News March 25, 2022

MarketsFarm — Wheat prices on the Prairies during the week ended Friday saw moderate gains in Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheats while Canada Western Amber Durum (CWAD) eased slightly. The war in Ukraine continued to play havoc in the markets. After strong increases at the start of the […] Read more

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Feed weekly outlook: Prices likely to hold firm after CP stoppage

By Glen Hallick, GFM Network News March 24, 2022

MarketsFarm — Feed prices have remained fairly steady over the last week and are likely to continue to do so in the coming week, according to Erin Harakal, senior trader for Agfinity at Stony Plain, Alta. “I don’t see anything drastically changing in the next week,” she said. Harakal added there was nervousness in the […] Read more

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Prairie cash wheat: Bids rise in choppy activity

U.S. wheat futures up on week overall

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News March 21, 2022

MarketsFarm — Spring wheat bids across Western Canada moved higher during the week ended Thursday, although the uncertain situation in Ukraine saw some wide price swings in U.S. wheat futures. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were up by $11.30-$16.30 per tonne, according to price quotes from a cross-section […] Read more

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Feed weekly outlook: Sector bracing for logistics challenge

A CP lockout could put feeders weeks behind in supplies

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News March 18, 2022

MarketsFarm — Feed grain buyers in Alberta’s feedlot alley are well covered with contracted supplies, but the logistics of getting that grain where it needs to be are facing some uncertainty with looming labour action at Canadian Pacific Railway. Buyers in feedlot alley are about 80 per cent covered right now, said Jim Beusekom of […] Read more

Fall rye flowering in south-central Manitoba. (Allan Dawson photo)

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Rye in strong position going into 2022

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News March 12, 2022

MarketsFarm — Last summer’s drought sharply reduced yields of many crops across the Prairies, leaving multiple supply challenges and rising prices in the aftermath. Western Canadian rye, however, was largely left unscathed, which may bode well for the crop heading into 2022. Rye production came in at 473,000 tonnes for 2021-22, according to Statistics Canada […] Read more

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Feed weekly outlook: Fuel, other factors to affect grain prices

By Adam Peleshaty, GFM Network News March 11, 2022

MarketsFarm — As fuel prices continue to rise due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, surcharges for grain shipments are also increasing — leaving many to wonder about feed grain costs moving forward. “I think we will be seeing an effect coming up,” said Brandon Motz, owner and sales manager of CorNine Commodities at Lacombe, Alta. […] Read more

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Italian ministry tells firms to source durum from Canada

By Reuters, GFM Network News March 10, 2022

Rome | Reuters — In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Italian firms can source durum wheat from Canada, the Italian industry ministry said in a statement following meetings on Wednesday with various firms and associations. The statement added that alternative suppliers for clay, iron and sunflower seeds had not yet been found. Ukraine […] Read more

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Klassen: Surge in feed grain prices shocks feeder cattle market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News March 9, 2022

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $3-$5 lower on average. Feeder cattle weighing 650 to 800 lbs. were relatively unchanged to $3 lower. Calves under 650 lbs. were steady to $4-$6 lower in Alberta, unchanged in Saskatchewan and $3-$5 higher in Manitoba. Fleshier yearlings and calves were heavily discounted last week with […] Read more

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Feed weekly outlook: Corn prices steady, growers watch weather

Egyptian delegation to visit India to discuss wheat imports

Prairie cash wheat: Spring wheat nudges higher, durum dips

Feed weekly outlook: Prices likely to hold firm after CP stoppage

Prairie cash wheat: Bids rise in choppy activity

Feed weekly outlook: Sector bracing for logistics challenge

Rye in strong position going into 2022

Feed weekly outlook: Fuel, other factors to affect grain prices

Italian ministry tells firms to source durum from Canada

Klassen: Surge in feed grain prices shocks feeder cattle market

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