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Alberta’s harvest ahead of average pace

By Glen Hallick August 30, 2024

Combining in Alberta reached 20 per cent complete as of Aug. 27, according to the latest provincial crop report issued Aug. 30. The harvest was eight points ahead of the five-year average. Also, nine per cent of Alberta’s crops have been swathed and 70 per cent remain standing.

Markets

Feed Grains Weekly: Rail disruptions push up Alberta prices

By Glen Hallick August 29, 2024

Feed prices in Alberta climbed 20 cents per bushel the week ended Aug. 29, likely according to last week's rail disruption, according to Susanne Leclerc of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton.

Weather

Prairie forecast: Summer weather not over yet

By Daniel Bezte August 28, 2024

It looks like summer is not over yet. After a week of fairly unstable weather across much of the Prairies, it looks like we're moving into a period of stable warm weather to start September.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Larger supplies weigh on feeder market

By Jerry Klassen August 28, 2024

For the week ending August 24, Western Canadian yearling prices were down $6-$12/cwt from seven days earlier. Calf markets traded $10-$12/cwt below week-ago levels. Larger numbers are coming on stream resulting in the softer tone.

Crops, Markets

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest slow going under heat, rains

By Adam Peleshaty August 23, 2024

Harvest progress for major crops in Alberta more than tripled during the week ended Aug. 20 while heavy rains hit northern and central parts of the province.

Weather

Prairie forecast: Warm but unsettled weather

Forecast issued Aug. 21, covering Aug. 21 to 28, 2024

By Daniel Bezte August 21, 2024

Last week's forecast got off to a rough start. The area of low pressure that pushed through the eastern Prairies ended up as a large upper level low. Because those are slow to move out, they can affect systems trying to move east by backing them up or forcing them to take a different path. So, while the overall pressure pattern across the Prairies was still slack as forecasted, the details got all messed up.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Yearling market softens on economic uncertainty

By Jerry Klassen August 20, 2024

For the week ending August 17, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were $3-$5 lower on average. Three weeks ago, 1,000 pound steers off grass reached up to $340/cwt. This past week, these same cattle were quoted in the range of $315-$325/cwt.

Crops

Combines making their rounds in Alberta

By Glen Hallick August 16, 2024

s the harvesting of fall crops in Alberta exceeded the halfway point, the combining of the province’s spring cereals was just beginning, according to the latest Alberta crop report.

Weather

Prairie forecast: Weak systems make for tricky forecast

Forecast issued Aug. 14, covering Aug. 14 to 21, 2024

By Daniel Bezte August 14, 2024

The slack or weak pattern looks to continue into much of next week, which makes it difficult to pinpoint which areas could see showers or thunderstorms, and on which days. Best chances for precipitation look to be over the eastern Prairies. This type of pattern also makes it difficult to predict where forest fire smoke will be.

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market holds value amid economic uncertainty

By Jerry Klassen August 13, 2024

Overall, the calf market appeared to be more sensitive to the weakness in the deferred live cattle futures while buyers of yearlings were focused on securing ownership. Ideas are that yearling supplies are down from year-ago levels and scarcity factor is driving the bullish enthusiasm.

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Alberta’s harvest ahead of average pace

Feed Grains Weekly: Rail disruptions push up Alberta prices

Prairie forecast: Summer weather not over yet

Klassen: Larger supplies weigh on feeder market

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest slow going under heat, rains

Prairie forecast: Warm but unsettled weather

Klassen: Yearling market softens on economic uncertainty

Combines making their rounds in Alberta

Prairie forecast: Weak systems make for tricky forecast

Klassen: Feeder market holds value amid economic uncertainty

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