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Feed barley in sync with Manitoba corn

By Dave Sims December 12, 2017

CNS Canada — This year’s bumper harvest of Manitoba corn is making an impact at Alberta feedlots. According to Market Place Commodities at Lethbridge, feed barley prices are near the $215 per tonne mark, down $5 from a few weeks ago. “Corn is filling some of the volume demand, so it is keeping the price […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market falters

By Jerry Klassen December 12, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3 to as much as $6 lower. Alberta feeder cattle prices appeared to move in line with major U.S. markets, which were also down $3-$5 from week-ago levels; however, minimal slippage was noted in eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Weakness in deferred live and feeder cattle […] Read more

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Klassen: Tight margins weigh on feeder cattle

By Jerry Klassen December 5, 2017

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices traded $5 higher to $5 lower; however, yearlings were a solid $2 to $4 lower. Negative feeding margins over the past month, along with weakness in the deferred live cattle futures, set a negative tone in the heavier weight classes. The calf market appears to be […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Firm feed barley market capped by U.S. corn

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 24, 2017

CNS Canada — Feed barley bids in Alberta have shown some strength post-harvest and look to remain firm heading through the winter. However, the threat of U.S. corn imports will likely cap the upside. “Barley’s been on the rise here,” said Jared Seitz of Agfinity at Spruce Grove, Alta. Some U.S. corn was crossing the […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed barley marches ‘lockstep’ with U.S. corn

By Dave Sims November 3, 2017

CNS Canada — Western Canada’s feed barley market continues to trade above the key $200 per tonne mark, taking strength from consistent demand and a lower-sized crop in 2017. “The market has changed (gotten stronger) from last year when high-vomitoxin wheat was trading at a discount,” said Jim Beusekom of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. […] Read more

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

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed barley market firms with weak production numbers

By Dave Sims September 19, 2017

CNS Canada — A 16.8 per cent drop in the size of Canada’s barley crop has given feed barley prices some support, according to an industry-watcher in Alberta. “The market is looking fairly strong,” said Allan Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. “It’s made things a little firmer for new-crop feed grain.” Wet weather […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder market experiences renewed optimism

By Jerry Klassen September 19, 2017

Compared to last week, yearlings traded $3-$5 higher while calf prices were $5 to as much as $10 higher in some cases. Southern Alberta yearling prices were unchanged this week after trading at premium to western Canadian markets earlier in September. The U.S. Department of Agriculture came out on Tuesday and lowered its beef production […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market enters summer doldrums

By Jerry Klassen July 4, 2017

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices steady to $5 lower across all weight categories last week with most auction barns starting their summer holiday schedule. Most sales rings are closed next week. Limited numbers were on offer across the Prairies, which caused diverse price action in certain regions. Heavier feeders are hard to come by this […] Read more

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Strong demand keeps Prairie feed barley well supported

By Phil Franz-Warkentin June 15, 2017

CNS Canada — Feed barley bids remain well supported in Western Canada, as solid demand and reluctant farmer selling keep the market underpinned heading into the summer months. “There is pretty decent demand. I’d say higher than average for this time of year,” said Brandon Motz, sales manager with CorNine Commodities in Lacombe, Alta. Strong […] Read more

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Klassen: Feeder cattle market stabilizes

By Jerry Klassen May 30, 2017

After the recent rally, cattle buyers noted that price spreads between weight categories came back in line with traditional levels this week. Shorter-keep yearlings were steady to $4 weaker compared to seven days earlier; mid-weight cattle from 700 to 800 lbs. were relatively unchanged while feeders under 700 lbs. were $4 to $8 higher. On […] Read more

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Feed barley in sync with Manitoba corn

Klassen: Feeder cattle market falters

Klassen: Tight margins weigh on feeder cattle

Firm feed barley market capped by U.S. corn

Feed barley marches ‘lockstep’ with U.S. corn

Feed barley market firms with weak production numbers

Klassen: Feeder market experiences renewed optimism

Klassen: Feeder cattle market enters summer doldrums

Strong demand keeps Prairie feed barley well supported

Klassen: Feeder cattle market stabilizes

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