Insights and Stories of Adam Johnston

Alta. feed barley prices remain in narrow range

Feb. 17, 2012 at 12:02 am CST

The absence of willing sellers and advances in other grains are adding some firmness to feed barley values in southern Alberta. However, the lack of fresh demand is limiting any upward price movement, keeping barley in a narrow range, said an industry participant. Lethbridge feed barley spot bids in mid-February […]

Mexican restrictions keep canaryseed prices stagnant

Feb. 15, 2012 at 11:59 pm CST

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Lower ocean freight costs support grain exports

Feb. 13, 2012 at 7:27 pm CST

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Prairie flaxseed cash bids continue to soften

Jan. 31, 2012 at 9:33 am CST

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Prairie canola cash bids firm, but upside limited

Jan. 24, 2012 at 5:30 pm CST

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Alta. feed barley values slip on warm weather

Jan. 5, 2012 at 6:22 pm CST

Feed grain prices have fallen slightly in southern Alberta’s cattle feeding region in the past month. Warm winter temperatures have contributed to a steady downward price slide in feed barley values. However, a cold snap or possible drought conditions later on as spring starts could move prices upward. Lethbridge feed […]

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Prairie canola cash bids steady, yet uncertain

Jan. 4, 2012 at 12:01 am CST

Western Canadian canola cash bids remain strong as the new year begins. The advances in canola futures values have helped boost cash prices as well. However, uncertainty remains on how much further futures can rise before basis levels start to widen. Currently, cash bids for canola range from $11.75 to […]

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Lentil market to trend down in 2012

Dec. 23, 2011 at 6:11 pm CST

Canadian lentil values are expected to continue their downward price slide in the new year, with demand slipping and ample global supply weighing on values. "It’s less then flat, it’s going down" said Allan Wagner, managing director of Prairie Pulse Inc. at Vanscoy, Sask., on the price of Canadian lentils […]

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Canadian feed advantage over U.S. narrows

Dec. 9, 2011 at 6:08 pm CST

Canada has lost its feed advantage with the U.S., as declining U.S. corn prices and an upward trend in western Canadian barley values over the past couple of months have caused the cost of gain in the two countries to narrow in. Anne Dunford, a marketing specialist with Gateway Livestock […]

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Biodiesel plants seen as boon for Alberta

Dec. 8, 2011 at 4:15 am CST

Canada’s biodiesel industry is about to get a boost with two new plants scheduled to be built in Alberta, and that’s seen as translating to good news for farmers seeking to diversify their revenue. Lynn Jacobson, vice-president of Alberta’s Wild Rose Agricultural Producers (WRAP), said the announcement of Michigan-based The […]

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