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Prairie forecast update: Storms roll in

Updates forecast issued Feb. 21, 2024

By Daniel Bezte, GFM Network News February 26, 2024

The weather models are coming into agreement with up coming storm system. The low was forecasted to develop over southern Alberta on Sunday with widespread snow developing to the north and west of the low. This placed the Edmonton region in the main snow band with 10 or so centimetres forecasted to fall across this region. The snow should move out quickly on Monday as cold arctic air pours southwards behind the low dropping temperatures to below average, but only for a couple of day.

Crops, Markets

Feed barley under pressure, but opportunities available

Corn downturn likely to keep feedlots looking to extend coverage

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News February 22, 2024

Feed barley bids in Western Canada remained under pressure in mid-February amid continued imports of corn from the United States and the relatively mild Prairie winter. However, localized spot opportunities do pop up occasionally.

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Weather

Prairie forecast: Mild start, then a chance of storms

Issued Feb. 21, covering Feb. 21 to 28, 2024

By Daniel Bezte, GFM Network News February 21, 2024

Sunshine prevailed a fair bit more over the last forecast period than expected and so did the milder temperatures. Oh, sure there were a couple of cold nights, especially over the eastern half of the prairies, but overall, temperatures ended up being about 2 to 4 C warmer than what was forecasted.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market shows signs of herd expansion

Some buyers suggest some heifers are being purchased for breeding

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 20, 2024

For the week ending February 17, Western Canadian prices for yearlings and backgrounded cattle were quoted $2-$4/cwt higher than seven days earlier.

Markets

Feed grain weekly: Buyers waiting longer to purchase more grain

U.S. corn shipments continue to put pressure on feed prices

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News February 15, 2024

Buying activity for feed barley and feed wheat in Western Canada is moving slowly and prices continue to decline, according to Susanne Leclerc, owner of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton.

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Weather

Prairie forecast: Dry and mild west, seasonal east

Issued Feb. 14, covering Feb 14 to 21, 2024

By Daniel Bezte, GFM Network News February 14, 2024

If you haven’t noticed, it has been an unusual winter, and that unusualness is causing all sorts of headaches with weather forecasting. In particular, cloud cover. In the last forecast period, it looked as if high pressure would dominate the weather bringing plenty of clear skies along with more seasonable temperatures.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market continues to climb

Canadian values appear to be one week behind the U.S. market

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 13, 2024

For the week ending February 10, Western Canadian the market for yearlings over 800 pounds was $3/cwt to $6/cwt compared to a week earlier. Feeder cattle suited for grass and calves were up $8/cwt to as much as $25/cwt in some cases compared to the week prior. Quality steers averaging 600 pounds were readily trading in the range of $410-$425 up from the range of $380-$395 last week.

Crops, Markets

Prairie wheat weekly outlook: Prices down, especially for durum

Weaker Canadian dollar lends support, K.C., Chicago and Minneapolis wheat put pressure on prices

By Glen Hallick, GFM Network News February 9, 2024

Wheat prices across the Canadian Prairies pulled back during the week ended Feb. 8. While there were moderate declines in Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat and Canada Prairie Red Spring Wheat, there were sharper losses for Canadian Western Amber Durum.

File photo of winter wheat plants in snow. (Volodymyr Shtun/iStock/Getty Images)

Weather

Prairie forecast: Stormy start in the east, slightly cooler west

Issued Feb. 7, covering Feb. 7 to 14, 2024

By Daniel Bezte, GFM Network News February 7, 2024

You can’t say it has been a strange and interesting winter. First, we saw a wintery end to October, then fall moved back in for most of November and December before we finally saw a big old shot winter in mid-January. Now we have been dealing with spring like conditions over the last two weeks – what’s next? Well, it looks like winter is going to try and make a comeback.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Canadian feeder market jumps on USDA data

The U.S. cattle herd reached lowest head count since 1950s, trade anticipates heifer retention

By Jerry Klassen, GFM Network News February 6, 2024

For the week ending February 2, Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were up $6/cwt to $12/cwt from seven days earlier. Certain pockets of Western Canada had grass cattle trading $12/cwt to as much as $20/cwt above the previous week.

U.S. grains: Chicago wheat futures dip on global supply pressure; corn, soybeans fall

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb as U.S. herd remains small

Rain brings relief to parts of Alberta

Daily Network News

U.S. grains: Chicago wheat futures dip on global supply pressure; corn, soybeans fall

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures climb as U.S. herd remains small

Rain brings relief to parts of Alberta

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Prairie forecast update: Storms roll in

Feed barley under pressure, but opportunities available

Prairie forecast: Mild start, then a chance of storms

Klassen: Feeder market shows signs of herd expansion

Feed grain weekly: Buyers waiting longer to purchase more grain

Prairie forecast: Dry and mild west, seasonal east

Klassen: Feeder market continues to climb

Prairie wheat weekly outlook: Prices down, especially for durum

Prairie forecast: Stormy start in the east, slightly cooler west

Klassen: Canadian feeder market jumps on USDA data

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