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The federal government has invested over $5 million to spur growth and resilience in the barley sector. Photo: InnaTarasenko/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Funding boost announced for barley research in Western Canada

By Miranda Leybourne June 13, 2024

The federal government has invested over $5 million into the barley sector, aimed at creating more resilient varieties that can handle climate change. Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay on June 12 announced $5,257,073 earmarked for the Canadian Barley Research Coalition. The funding echoes similar announcements for research clusters dedicated to commodities like canola […] Read more

New crop pricing for barley is becoming available at levels lower than old crop prices, says grain broker Agfinity. Photo: File

Barley, Corn, Markets

Feed weekly: Prairie barley market steady with good new crop projections

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 13, 2024

Feed barley bids are holding relatively steady in Western Canada, showing little movement over the past month as end users await the new crop amid relatively favourable growing conditions. Drought fears had encouraged some demand earlier in the year, but “now that those fears have been alleviated, (buyers) are starting to dig in,” according to […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Canadian Grain Commission announces grain grading changes

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 12, 2024

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) announced several grain grading changes for the 2024-25 crop year to better meet the needs of the domestic grain sector and global buyers. “The Canadian Grain Commission values stakeholder input and is implementing these changes based on feedback from the sector. They will support continued growth and Canada’s reputation as […] Read more

Markets

Feed barley stuck in downtrend

Canada has imported 564,900 tonnes of U.S. corn since Sept. 1

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News February 29, 2024

The Western Canadian feed market remains under pressure, with barley bids stuck in a steady downtrend.

Livestock, Markets

Feed grain weekly outlook: Ample supplies pushing down prices

Livestock feeders well covered with U.S. corn, pressuring prices

By Glen Hallick, GFM Network News February 8, 2024

Due to good supplies, prices for feed barley and wheat continued to slide back, according to Jim Beusekom of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge, Alta.

Barley, Cereals, Crops

Technical centre wants farmers to consider barley

AAFC projects higher barley production in 2024

By Glen Hallick, GFM Network News February 5, 2024

As farmers prepare for spring seeding, the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre reminded them to keep barley in mind.

Beef Cattle, Market talk, Markets

Feed grain prices poised to strengthen

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

By Jerry Klassen February 1, 2024

During the first week of January, Lethbridge area feedlots were buying feed barley in the range of $310-$320/tonne delivered. In central Alberta, operations were making purchases from $270/tonne to $310/tonne. The feed barley market came under pressure in December after the release of Statistics Canada’s November crop survey. Weaker corn prices have also contributed to […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

Feed grain weekly outlook: Buyers looking towards springtime

Analysts suggest farmers will grow less barley

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News January 25, 2024

Feedlots continued to purchase corn imports from the United States, putting pressure on feed barley and wheat prices in Western Canada. However, the prospective of fewer planted acres this spring could give prices a boost.

Crops, Markets

Western Canadian feed market cold, but quiet

General trend in barley pricing flat to lower

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News January 18, 2024

Extreme cold temperatures in Western Canada have done little to move the needle on feed grain markets as corn continues to come up from the United States and end users appear well covered for the time being.

Livestock, Markets

Feed grain weekly outlook: More U.S. corn deliveries to feedlots

Frigid temperatures unlikely to disrupt grain deliveries, analyst says

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News January 11, 2024

The New Year still hasn’t whetted the appetite for corn from the United States to Alberta feedlots.

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Funding boost announced for barley research in Western Canada

Feed weekly: Prairie barley market steady with good new crop projections

Canadian Grain Commission announces grain grading changes

Feed barley stuck in downtrend

Feed grain weekly outlook: Ample supplies pushing down prices

Technical centre wants farmers to consider barley

Feed grain prices poised to strengthen

Feed grain weekly outlook: Buyers looking towards springtime

Western Canadian feed market cold, but quiet

Feed grain weekly outlook: More U.S. corn deliveries to feedlots

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