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Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Barley demand, prices rise

Downside risk seen in June, July

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MarketsFarm — After months of declining prices, one trader is now seeing a “pop” in the feed barley market. Evan Peterson of JGL Commodities at Saskatoon explained that logistics issues caused transportation delays for barley and resulted in feedlots ordering more than they needed last fall — but by the time spring came around, demand […] Read more
Lower feed grain prices to drive feeder market higher
Market talk, Markets

Lower feed grain prices to drive feeder market higher

Market Talk with Jerry Klassen, from the April 2023 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

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I’ve received many calls over the past month regarding the price outlook for Canadian barley and U.S. corn. Alberta cattle feeders have relied on imports of U.S. corn over the past couple of years. Canadian barley supplies have been extremely tight over the past two years. The drought of 2021 resulted in a sharp decline […] Read more
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Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Barley prices still historically high, but face headwinds

Bulk corn delivery remains more convenient

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MarketsFarm — Feed barley bids in Western Canada remain historically strong, despite easing off their highs over the past month and trending lower. With bids of around $410 per tonne into the Lethbridge feedlot alley, feed barley “is still a sell,” according to Mike Jubinville of MarketsFarm, speaking on a webinar. However, he noted there […] Read more
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Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Alberta fed cattle lead feeder market higher

Traders expecting more barley acres this year

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Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $3-$5 higher while calf prices advanced $1-$3 on average. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle on a dressed basis of $360/cwt last week, up $3-$10 from a week earlier. Using a 60 per cent grading, live prices would be equivalent to $216. Feeding margins have improved […] Read more
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Cereals, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Prices continue to soften as April approaches

Seeding start in Alberta remains a question mark

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MarketsFarm — Corn is still moving into feedlots in southern Alberta as it approaches not only the end of its contracts, but also the end of winter. “We’ve been seeing here in Lethbridge prices at $395-$400 per tonne ($10.03-$10.16 per bushel),” said Erin Harakal, trade manager at Agfinity Inc. at Stony Plain, Alta. “It seems […] Read more
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Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Domestic grain prices slipping

Prairie wheat, barley on par with U.S. corn

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MarketsFarm – Feed wheat and barley prices in Western Canada have slowly trended lower over the past few months, with prices for both grains now on par with imported corn from the U.S. into Alberta’s key Lethbridge feedlot alley. All three grains are trading at around $410 per tonne into Lethbridge, according to Jim Beusekom, […] Read more
Barley. (Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)
Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Grains wait for demand to pick up

Trucking availability still seen as an issue, but less of one

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MarketsFarm — As feed barley continued to sit in a lull, there have been some increases in feed wheat, according to Brandon Motz of CorNine Commodities at Lacombe, Alta. “There’s a little of downward pressure on barley,” Motz said, noting demand for it is expected to soon pick up. Feed wheat prices have increased recently, […] Read more
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Barley, Corn, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Corn the choice crop in feedlots

'Bigger feedlots are looking for volume'

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MarketsFarm — Copious amounts of corn are still being delivered to feedlots in southern Alberta despite slowly declining prices for other feed grains. “Corn is coming down over the last little bit,” Mike Fleischhauer of Eagle Commodities Ltd. in Lethbridge said. “You think that there would be a little bit more barley hitting the market. […] Read more
CME April 2023 feeder cattle with 20-, 50- and 100-day moving averages. (Barchart)
Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME feeder cattle climb to another contract high

April live cattle lower, lean hogs up

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Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures reached a contract high for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, while live cattle futures retreated from a contract high set a day earlier, brokers said. Reduced U.S. herd sizes due to drought have propelled futures higher recently, though some brokers said supply concerns have […] Read more
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Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Barley exports slowing down, local prices steady

Feedlots relatively well covered

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MarketsFarm — Canadian barley exports slowed down in January, but out-of-country movement is still running ahead of the year-ago pace, according to updated export data from the Canadian Grain Commission. Canada exported 131,100 tonnes of barley from licensed facilities in January, with China the top customer taking 100,500 tonnes. Total barley exports were well off […] Read more

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