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Planting corn in south-central Manitoba in May 2014. (Co-operator photo by Allan Dawson)

Spot corn prices strengthen on Prairies amid logistics challenges

By Dave Sims April 3, 2018

CNS Canada –– Corn prices across the Prairies have broken out of their long-held range, which should put cash in producers’ pockets, but it may not be enough to significantly increase seeding plans this spring. For much of 2017 and the early portion of 2018, corn prices in Western Canada were hanging around the $4-$4.30 […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Grain supply starting to dry up

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm March 22, 2018

CNS Canada –– As the winter ends, supply is getting tight for feed grains in Lethbridge’s feedlot alley. “We’re seeing a little bit of a pullback on prices on most commodities in anticipation for making sure everything gets out before road bans,” said Brandon Motz, sales manager at CorNine Commodities at Lacombe, Alta. The feed […] 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

Cereals, Corn, Crops

Feed weekly outlook: Supplies tighten as demand rises

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm February 15, 2018

CNS Canada — As supplies tighten, Lethbridge feedlots are looking for the cheapest options when it comes to feed. “Supply seems to be tight in general. There’s not a lot of offers on either corn or barley at the moment. And demand is higher than expected coming into March,” said Brandon Motz, sales manager at […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets

Manitoba corn rides strong yields through bearish market

By Dave Sims January 15, 2018

CNS Canada — Even as large world supplies continue to weigh down the North American corn market, farmers in Manitoba can continue to hang their hats on strong yields, according to an industry expert. Manitoba’s average yield from the 2017 crop was 134 bushels an acre, according to Myron Krahn, president of the Manitoba Corn […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle hit two-month high

By Michael Hirtzer, GFM Network News September 19, 2017

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. livestock futures gained on technical buying on Tuesday, with feeder cattle rising to a two-month high and lean hogs climbing by as much as 2.6 per cent, traders said. Fresh news remained scant, but traders were more optimistic about higher cash prices for both cattle and hogs. Declining prices for […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. farmers running out of opportunities to sell corn at profit

By Mark Weinraub June 30, 2017

Washington | Reuters — U.S. farmers who have been holding out for higher prices for their corn may finally sell their grain below target levels in the next few weeks as a government report released Friday underscores the huge supplies left in storage bins around the country, analysts said. The U.S. Agriculture Department said that […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Weather

Lower U.S. corn acres raise optimism for Manitoba growers

By Dave Sims June 6, 2017

CNS Canada — A wet spring in the U.S. has forced many farmers to switch out corn acres in favour of alternative crops — a practice that could potentially raise prices for Manitoba farmers, an industry watcher said. “It’s encouraging on the price outlook to see they (U.S. farmers) put less acres in,” said Myron […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Reuters

China approves corn export permits to two companies

By Reuters September 30, 2016

Beijing | Reuters –– China has given approval to at least two companies to export corn, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, in a radical move by the world’s No. 2 producer to cut its ballooning surplus that could add more supply to a saturated global market. The move threatens to push U.S. […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Corn, wheat prices seen hitting 10-year lows in 2016

By Sybille de La Hamaide April 9, 2016

Geneva | Reuters — Hefty supplies, large expected crops and poor U.S. exports will weigh on grain prices later this year with corn and wheat set to drop to 10-year lows as harvest nears, consultancy AgResource said Friday. In its first 2016 price forecast, the U.S.-based consultancy forecast Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) December corn […] Read more

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Spot corn prices strengthen on Prairies amid logistics challenges

Feed weekly outlook: Grain supply starting to dry up

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

Feed weekly outlook: Supplies tighten as demand rises

Manitoba corn rides strong yields through bearish market

U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle hit two-month high

U.S. farmers running out of opportunities to sell corn at profit

Lower U.S. corn acres raise optimism for Manitoba growers

China approves corn export permits to two companies

Corn, wheat prices seen hitting 10-year lows in 2016

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