With Alberta farmers presently reluctant to sell their barley and wheat for feed, cash prices have been on the upswing, according to Darcy Haley, vice-president Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge.
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Feed Grains Weekly: Prices moving higher, but maybe not much more says broker
Feed Grains Weekly: Rail disruptions push up Alberta prices
Feed prices in Alberta climbed 20 cents per bushel the week ended Aug. 29, likely according to last week's rail disruption, according to Susanne Leclerc of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton.
Feed Grain Weekly: Prices could drop during rail shutdown
The work stoppage at the Canadian National Railway (CN Rail) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) will adversely affect feed grain sales and deliveries, according to one grain broker.
Feed Grain Weekly: Prices need to become cheaper to generate demand
An ongoing lack of demand has forced feed grain prices to drop back recently, according to Darcy Haley, vice-president of AgValue Brokers in Lethbridge.
Prairie feed grain markets trending lower as harvest looms
Feed grain bids in Western Canada continue to trend lower, with early harvest pressure contributing to the softness.
Feed Grain Weekly: Weather, low U.S. prices affecting Prairie markets
Glen Loyns, trader and general manager for JGL Commodities in Moose Jaw, Sask., said while the recent heat and dryness has reduced yield expectations, prospects of a decent harvest are still putting pressure on prices.
Feed Weekly: Crops still in ‘relatively good condition’
The hot and dry weather present in much of the Prairies for much of July may not have yet put a dent in production numbers. Matt Beusekom, trader for Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge, Alta., said while the heat is pressuring crops, good harvests are still expected for now. “(The heat) has definitely had an […] Read more
Old crop feed barley in a steady downtrend
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.
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.
New feed rules may impact on-farm mills
FEED | Long-promised feed rule changes may require more vigilance from farms with their own mills
The feed industry operates a quality assurance program called FeedAssure, which some farms have joined. With new national feed regulations expected in 2024, farmers should check for updated requirements in FeedAssure and ensure they are in compliance with the law.
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