By Commodity News Service Canada
WINNIPEG, Jan. 5 (CNS Canada) – Bird flu outbreaks continue to raise concerns over global feed demand. France recently announced a massive duck cull, while poultry movement is being restricted in China. Officials in the Czech Republic also announced the discovery of avian flu in the country for the first time in ten years.
Ukrainian ports likely set a record grain handling volume in 2016, with 35.7 million tonnes of grain moved during the 11 months of the year reported, according to UkrAgroConsult.
Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were stronger on Thursday, with concerns over excessive moisture in Argentina providing some support.
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By Commodity News Service Canada Winnipeg, Jan. 19 (CNS) – Following are a few highlights in the Canadian and world…
Feed barley bids in the key cattle feeding area of Lethbridge, Alberta were in the C$169 to C$175 per tonne range as of December 23, which were relatively steady compared to the previous week, according to the latest pricing information from the provincial government. Top end feed wheat prices were also steady, at C$185 to C$190 per tonne in Lethbridge.
Large supplies of low quality feed are flooding the market in Western Canada, limiting the potential for any price strength, according to industry participants.
