Paris | Reuters — A drop in demand from China and Saudi Arabia sent barley prices tumbling in recent weeks, despite low global supply, and price pressure may continue if […] Read more
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Barley ‘price war’ seen sparked by China, Saudi demand drop
Feed weekly outlook: Little to change for Prairie prices
As feedlots reduce their cattle numbers, demand for feed grains has declined on the Canadian Prairies, according to Market Place Commodities trader Allen Pirness at Lethbridge. “It’s a pretty calm […] Read more
Klassen: Fed cattle weakness pressures yearlings
Compared to last week, western Canadian yearlings and calves over 700 lbs. traded steady to $3 lower on average. Weakness in the fed cattle market weighed on the heavier replacements. […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Tight supplies, good demand support barley
Solid demand, both domestically and internationally, coupled with tightening world supplies is keeping barley bids well supported in Western Canada and should lead to increased acres this spring. “The price […] Read more
Harvest delays prompt questions about malt barley supplies
CNS Canada — The long, wet harvest of 2018 has probably spelled the end for most hopes that barley still in fields will meet malting specifications. “I really suspect that […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Cheap corn, Prairie harvest quality weigh on prices
CNS Canada — Cheap corn imports and adverse Prairie harvest conditions should mean no shortage of feed grain in Alberta’s feedlot alley this winter — which should also keep prices […] Read more
Feed weekly outlook: Lethbridge feedlots buying U.S. corn
CNS Canada — As barley prices climb, feedlots around Lethbridge have found a cheaper feed option: corn from the U.S. “Price has (pushed feedlots to buy corn). Barley, it’s probably […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder cattle market softens
Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were $2-$5 lower on average while calf markets were relatively unchanged. Weakness in deferred live cattle futures, along with stronger barley prices, […] Read more
Early harvest pressures Prairie barley prices
CNS Canada — Barley prices in Western Canada are falling as an early harvest is weighing on values. “Prices have moderated here,” said Allen Pirness of Market Place Commodities Ltd. […] Read more
Klassen: Weaker barley prices enhance yearling prices
Compared to last week, yearlings traded $3 to as much as $8 higher, with strong buying interest noted from Lethbridge-area feedlots. Supplies of quality feeders are rather snug at this […] Read more