Insights and Stories on Barley

Mar. 6, 2025 at 1:53 pm CST

Even before tariffs were imposed by United States President Donald Trump on March 4, the levies were having an impact on Western Canadian feed grain prices, said Jay Janzen of CorNine Commodities in Lacombe, Alta.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Feb. 27, 2025 at 2:37 pm CST

Upcoming tariffs by United States President Donald Trump could greatly affect feedlots and grain farmers in Western Canada according to Market Place Commodities president Jim Beusekom.

By Adam Peleshaty

Feb. 20, 2025 at 1:29 pm CST

There won't be a whole lot of movement of feed grains on the Canadian Prairies any time soon, stated Darcy Haley, vice-president of Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge. He said not only are the end-users overbooked, but the relentless uncertainty over tariffs continues to dominate the cattle industry across Western Canada.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Feb. 13, 2025 at 1:46 pm CST

Feed barley prices in Western Canada were strengthening in early February, although activity was somewhat limited given the threat of tariffs from the United States still overhanging the North American markets.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feb. 7, 2025 at 12:02 pm CST

With a decline of 19.2 per cent, total canola stocks in Canada dropped from a year ago, while all wheat stocks bumped up 0.9 per cent, Statistics Canada reported on Feb. 7.

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm