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Barley south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 3, 2017. (Dave Bedard photo)

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Weaker barley prices enhance yearling prices

By Jerry Klassen June 26, 2018

Compared to last week, yearlings traded $3 to as much as $8 higher, with strong buying interest noted from Lethbridge-area feedlots. Supplies of quality feeders are rather snug at this time of year and buyers were extremely aggressive on local packages. Prices in the non-major feeding areas appeared to lag southern Alberta markets but orders […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Feed grains slip, but still solid overall

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 1, 2018

CNS Canada — Feed barley prices may have come down slightly from their highs earlier in the spring, but remain solid overall, according to an Edmonton-based merchant. Dry weather and the late spring created some uncertainty in the market, and led to opportunities for some growers, said Samantha Metcalfe, a grain trader with Market Master […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie grain prices start to soften

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm May 17, 2018

CNS Canada — After a winter with tight supplies leading to a feed grain price rally in Western Canada, prices are starting to back off. “It’s been breaking free a little bit. Kind of surprisingly this year it took till seeding time to see that happen. We’ve seen markets rally right up till May,” said […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market faces many headwinds

By Jerry Klassen May 14, 2018

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged. Feedlot operators and order buyers were contending with a number of variables which resulted in a defensive tone. First, the Canadian dollar rallied late in the week, derailing any buying interest from south of the border. U.S. feeder cattle markets were also trading […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Late winter underpins Prairie barley bids

By Phil Franz-Warkentin April 12, 2018

CNS Canada — Lingering winter weather across the Prairies means cattle are eating more grain, but the possibility of delayed seeding also means farmers with grain to sell are eyeing better prices. “As the winter continues to hang on, cattle producers are continuing to have to feed (grain) until they can get their cattle out […] Read more

Cereals, Corn, Crops, Livestock, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie feed grains following corn’s lead

By Dave Sims February 22, 2018

CNS Canada — A lack of available barley and steady rise in feed corn prices has pushed the market higher in southern Alberta. According to Jim Beusekom of Market Place Commodities at Lethbridge, barley prices have risen from $220 per tonne, since the start of February, to the current price of $230 per tonne. “The […] Read more

Barley, Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Stronger fed cattle prices jolt feeder market

By Jerry Klassen February 20, 2018

Feeder cattle markets came alive last week as fed cattle prices took a fortuitous bounce. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $276-$279 on a dressed basis, up approximately $4 from week-ago levels. Improving beef demand enhanced wholesale beef prices, which quickly spilt over into the cattle complex. Compared to last week, […] Read more

Cereals, Crops

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie grains chopping around

By Dave Sims January 25, 2018

CNS Canada — Dry subsoil moisture conditions and a lack of snow cover in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan continue to create worries for many farmers. Conditions range from abnormally dry in many areas to full-on droughts around Regina and some areas south of Calgary, according to Agriculture and Agri-food Canada. Feed barley bids in the […] Read more

Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market remains firm into 2018

By Jerry Klassen January 1, 2018

Western Canadian feeder cattle markets experienced limited activity over the past week because most auction barns were closed for the holiday season. There was some reported activity in certain regions such as central Alberta and prices were relatively unchanged from seven days earlier. Frigid temperatures tempered buying activity. Feedlots in the nearby area of the […] Read more

A two-row Bentley base malt. (RedShedMalting.ca)

Barley, Crops

Alberta malt barley quality looking good

By Dave Sims October 25, 2017

CNS Canada — Despite a wet spring and problems with dryness in the summer, barley in central Alberta is looking fairly good, according to a grower in the Red Deer area. “We had a really good malt crop this year, the quality is excellent,” said Matt Hamill of Red Shed Malting at Red Deer. “It […] Read more

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Klassen: Weaker barley prices enhance yearling prices

Feed weekly outlook: Feed grains slip, but still solid overall

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie grain prices start to soften

Klassen: Feeder market faces many headwinds

Feed weekly outlook: Late winter underpins Prairie barley bids

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie feed grains following corn’s lead

Klassen: Stronger fed cattle prices jolt feeder market

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie grains chopping around

Klassen: Feeder market remains firm into 2018

Alberta malt barley quality looking good

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