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Prairie wheat weekly outlook: Prices for red wheat up, amber durum mixed

U.S. wheat complex also mixed; Canadian prices bolstered by dollar's drop

By Glen Hallick March 1, 2024

There were modest price increases for wheat on the Canadian Prairies during the week ended Feb. 29. However, as Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat and Canada Prairie Red Spring Wheat edged up, prices for Canadian Western Amber Durum were mixed.

Fading El Niño to be replaced by La Niña: The Weather Network

Warmer than normal temperatures expected to continue on the Prairies

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 28, 2024

Fading El Niño weather patterns will be replaced by La Niña conditions heading into the summer, according to the latest seasonal forecast from The Weather Network.

Markets

Spring road restrictions coming soon to Prairies

Grain, equipment movement can be affected by road bans

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 27, 2024

The spring melt across Western Canada will cause disruptions to grain and livestock movement, as seasonal spring road restrictions come into effect across the Prairies.

Markets

Pulse weekly outlook: Mixed price movement for Prairie lentils

Australian supply, pricing pressuring old crop red lentils

By Glen Hallick February 27, 2024

In the Prairie Ag Hotwire compilation of prices from across Western Canada, as of Feb. 26, Laird lentils added two cents ranged from 57 to 78 cents/lb. delivered depending on the size.

Markets

Feed grain weekly: Buyers waiting longer to purchase more grain

U.S. corn shipments continue to put pressure on feed prices

By Adam Peleshaty - Marketsfarm February 15, 2024

Buying activity for feed barley and feed wheat in Western Canada is moving slowly and prices continue to decline, according to Susanne Leclerc, owner of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton.

Crops, Markets

Prairie wheat weekly outlook: Prices down, especially for durum

Weaker Canadian dollar lends support, K.C., Chicago and Minneapolis wheat put pressure on prices

By Glen Hallick February 9, 2024

Wheat prices across the Canadian Prairies pulled back during the week ended Feb. 8. While there were moderate declines in Canadian Western Red Spring Wheat and Canada Prairie Red Spring Wheat, there were sharper losses for Canadian Western Amber Durum.

Louis Dreyfus’ oilseed processing plant at Yorkton, Sask. (LDC.com)

Crops

Louis Dreyfus plans pea protein plant in Sask

Company also plans to double oilseed crushing capacity at Yorkton site

By Reuters February 7, 2024

Louis Dreyfus Company will build a pea protein production facility in Saskatchewan as it invests in plant-based protein as part of a push to diversify its agricultural commodity activities.

Warm seasonal outlook across country

Precipitation expected to be normal across most of Canada

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 31, 2024

Warmer than normal temperatures are expected to continue across all of Canada through the next three months, according to the latest long-range seasonal forecast from Environment and Climate Change Canada, released Jan. 31.

Livestock

Sask. livestock drought program extended

Ten RMs added to area eligible for per-head payment, application deadline lengthened

By Karen Briere January 30, 2024

Governments have expanded and extended the Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program available to the province's livestock producers. Ten rural municipalities have been added to the area eligible for the initial $150 per head payment, and the application deadline has been extended to March 15.

Livestock, Markets

Feed grain weekly outlook: Buyers looking towards springtime

Analysts suggest farmers will grow less barley

By Adam Peleshaty - Marketsfarm January 25, 2024

Feedlots continued to purchase corn imports from the United States, putting pressure on feed barley and wheat prices in Western Canada. However, the prospective of fewer planted acres this spring could give prices a boost.

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Prairie wheat weekly outlook: Prices for red wheat up, amber durum mixed

Fading El Niño to be replaced by La Niña: The Weather Network

Spring road restrictions coming soon to Prairies

Pulse weekly outlook: Mixed price movement for Prairie lentils

Feed grain weekly: Buyers waiting longer to purchase more grain

Prairie wheat weekly outlook: Prices down, especially for durum

Louis Dreyfus plans pea protein plant in Sask

Warm seasonal outlook across country

Sask. livestock drought program extended

Feed grain weekly outlook: Buyers looking towards springtime

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