Insights and Stories on Alberta

Feed weekly outlook: Prices dip in Alberta, steady to higher elsewhere

Jul. 2, 2021 at 7:33 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — Prices for feed barley and wheat in Alberta pulled back a little this week — and it wasn’t because the province has generally received more rain than the other two Prairie provinces. “There hasn’t been the demand as we typically have at this time of year,” Erin Harakal, […]

Klassen: Yearling prices consolidate, calf values soften

Jun. 29, 2021 at 5:43 am CDT

By Jerry Klassen

Prolonged heat wave breaks Canadian temperature records

Jun. 28, 2021 at 9:33 pm CDT

By Adam Peleshaty

Prairie cash wheat: Drought sends bids higher

Jun. 25, 2021 at 8:58 pm CDT

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Farm workers qualify for Alberta’s ‘critical worker’ benefit

Jun. 23, 2021 at 4:22 am CDT

By Dave Bedard

Klassen: Feeder market percolating higher

Jun. 22, 2021 at 7:53 am CDT

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were $1-$4 higher on average; calves were steady to $2 higher. Limited volume of calves under 600 lbs. made the market hard to define; however, strong demand was surfacing across all weight categories. The weaker Canadian dollar, along with stronger live cattle […]

By Jerry Klassen

Flea beetles a nuisance for canola crop

Jun. 18, 2021 at 8:20 pm CDT

[UPDATED: June 22, 2021] MarketsFarm — Western Canada’s canola crop has been hit hard by hot, dry weather so far this growing season in the midst of ongoing drought conditions — which may also be aiding another threat. *Across the Prairies, flea beetles are an oft-seen pest that feeds on […]

By Adam Peleshaty

Businesses, U.S. legislators fume as Canada extends travel ban

Jun. 18, 2021 at 8:04 pm CDT

Ottawa | Reuters — Canada is extending a ban on nonessential travel with the United States and the rest of the world until July 21, officials said on Friday, prompting frustration from businesses and U.S. legislators. Canada is under pressure from companies and the tourism industry to ease the ban, […]

By David Ljunggren

Feed weekly outlook: Rains, demand keep bids down

Jun. 17, 2021 at 7:06 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — While recent wet weather on the Prairies has helped bring down prices for feed grains, demand — or a lack thereof — has been another primary factor. “The rains have definitely affected (prices) a bit, but probably not to the extent demand has,” said Erin Harakal, trade manager […]

By Adam Peleshaty

Klassen: Feeder market heating up

Jun. 14, 2021 at 9:38 pm CDT

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling steers traded $3-$4 higher while yearling heifers were steady to $2 higher. Mid-weight calves or young yearlings from 600 to 800 lbs. were $3-$5 higher on average. Calves under 600 lbs. were relatively unchanged. Favourable rains across the Prairies have enhanced crop prospects […]

By Jerry Klassen