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Market Talk with Jerry Klassen

By Jerry Klassen May 21, 2025

The feeder cattle market has been trading near or at historical highs over the past couple of months. The higher prices have caused many cattle producers to question the number of feeder cattle that will be available later in spring. Canadian feedlot operators have experienced favourable margins throughout the winter which has enhanced demand for […] Read more

Barley, Corn, Livestock, Markets

Feed Grain Weekly: Barley still in demand at feedlots

Barley prices to stay put for now: trader

By Adam Peleshaty May 15, 2025

Feed barley is still in demand at feedlots in Lethbridge, but prices will remain steady for the time being, according to a Saskatoon-area trader.

One commodity group in Vancouver said its feed barley was about C$8 per bushel for Alberta. Photo: File

Barley, Crops

Feed Grain Weekly: Prices steady before anticipated drops

Few prices changes in May, but declines to come this summer

By Adam Peleshaty May 8, 2025

There were few price changes for feed grains at the start of May, according to an Alberta-based trader. However, seasonal trends will pressure prices in the coming months.

Barley, Corn, Livestock, Markets, Spring Wheat

Feed Grain Weekly: Prices rise on seasonality

C$3 to C$5/tonne weekly increases reported

By Adam Peleshaty April 24, 2025

Feed prices in the Lethbridge area during the week ended April 24 were slightly higher as growers get deeper into springtime.

Acidosis prevention is especially critical during the transition to high-grain diets when cattle enter the finishing phase in the feedlot.

Beef Cattle, Finishers, Livestock, Nutrition

Rethinking transition diets for finishing cattle

Feed additive shows promise for accelerating dietary transitions in feedlot cattle

By Gabriel Ribeiro, Jordan Johnson, Tim McAllister April 15, 2025

Among the most prevalent diseases in feedlot cattle, ruminal acidosis ranks second only to respiratory diseases in contributing to morbidity, mortality and economic losses. Given its effect on animal welfare and profitability, preventing acidosis remains a key focus in feedlot cattle research. In this month’s column, we want to discuss the role of transition diets […] Read more

High prices for organic grains relative to conventional crops is hindering demand, according to one grain marketer. Photo: InnaTarasenko/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Barley, Corn, Markets

Feed Grain Weekly: More barley acres possible despite less demand

Trade wars could make more room for cereals

By Adam Peleshaty March 27, 2025

Canada's trade wars with the United States and China could create an opportunity for more barley acres in Western Canada.

Corn bids and offers have lately been far apart, with bids generally a dollar or more below the C$12 per bushel Ontario farmers would like to see. Photo: iStock/Getty Images

Barley, Corn, Livestock, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Feed Grain Weekly: Prices stand still amidst tariff troubles

Politics driving feed grain markets

By Adam Peleshaty March 20, 2025

Tariffs from China and the United States have paralyzed feed grain markets in Western Canada according to Market Master Ltd. owner Susanne Leclerc from Edmonton.

While feed grains are below year-ago levels, out-of-line price ratios are a cause for concern. PHOTO: Canada Beef Inc.

Barley, Beef Cattle, Corn, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Feed grains weekly: Looming tariffs scaring away demand

Feed market is ‘wait and see’ says broker

By Glen Hallick March 13, 2025

Ongoing tariff uncertainty continues to curtail demand in the feed sector across the Canadian Prairies, said broker Evan Peterson of JGL Commodities in Saskatoon.

Barley, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Feed Grains Weekly: Prices feeling the tariff pressure

This is a bit of an overreaction says broker

By Glen Hallick March 6, 2025

Even before tariffs were imposed by United States President Donald Trump on March 4, the levies were having an impact on Western Canadian feed grain prices, said Jay Janzen of CorNine Commodities in Lacombe, Alta.

Barley, Corn, Crops, Livestock

Feed Grain Weekly: Tariffs could hurt feedlots, grain farmers

Cattle feed industry in Western Canada under threat

By Adam Peleshaty February 27, 2025

Upcoming tariffs by United States President Donald Trump could greatly affect feedlots and grain farmers in Western Canada according to Market Place Commodities president Jim Beusekom.

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Feeder cattle outside finishing feedlots

Feed Grain Weekly: Barley still in demand at feedlots

Feed Grain Weekly: Prices steady before anticipated drops

Feed Grain Weekly: Prices rise on seasonality

Rethinking transition diets for finishing cattle

Feed Grain Weekly: More barley acres possible despite less demand

Feed Grain Weekly: Prices stand still amidst tariff troubles

Feed grains weekly: Looming tariffs scaring away demand

Feed Grains Weekly: Prices feeling the tariff pressure

Feed Grain Weekly: Tariffs could hurt feedlots, grain farmers

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