Farmers still holding onto old crop feed barley in hopes of better prices may be out of luck this year, as bids continue to drift lower with attention in the market turning to the upcoming new crop.
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Old crop feed barley in a steady downtrend
Feed Grains Weekly: ‘Going to be a lot of grain’ says broker
Feed grain prices took a sharp drop across most of the Canadian Prairies during the week of June 24, as a broker pointed to the potential for good crops this year as the reason why.
Feed Grain Weekly: Wild weather in Alberta gives growers pause
Susanne Leclerc, owner of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton, said moisture levels in Alberta are not distributed evenly with the north seeing plenty of rain and the south becoming drier. A recent cold snap between Calgary and Edmonton plunged lows to around the freezing mark earlier this week, while snow fell over parts of the Foothills.
‘Status quo’ for Prairie feed market
Feed grain bids in Western Canada lack any clear direction for the time being, as farmers finish up spring seeding around consistent rains.
U.S. corn still moving into feed channels, but new business slow
Corn from the United States continued to move into Canadian feed channels at a steady pace, but little fresh business is going on the books as end users turn their attention to new crop production prospects.
Feed grain weekly: Seeding well underway in Alberta
Feed grain bids in the Lethbridge area were finding some support in early May as farmers in the region focus their attention on spring seeding.
Feed Grain Weekly: Prices in holding pattern for now
With farmers across Western Canada getting ready to plant their crops or they have already made a few rounds in the field, feed grain prices across the Prairies remained in a holding pattern, according to Jerry Klassen of Resilient Capital in Winnipeg, Man.
Feed Grain Weekly: Barley prices up weeks before seeding
Southern Alberta is seeing a slight bump up in feed barley prices, according to one trader.
Seasonal trends underpinning feed grains for now
Feed barley bids in Western Canada continue to find some support as the calendar turns to spring, with seasonal road restrictions lending some nearby support to prices.
Feed barley sees nearby strength heading into spring
Seasonal trends and rising corn prices have underpinned the feed grain market in Western Canada over the past few weeks, although ample supplies will likely limit the upside going forward.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
