Insights and Stories on Feed Grain

Aug. 16, 2018 at 4:23 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Sales have slowed for feed grain buyers in Western Canada, as concerns continue to mount about feed shortages. “The confidence from the farmer is not (there anymore). He just wants to see some crop come into his bin. So we’ve definitely slowed in our buying,” said Brandon […]

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm

Jun. 1, 2018 at 10:20 am CDT

CNS Canada — Feed barley prices may have come down slightly from their highs earlier in the spring, but remain solid overall, according to an Edmonton-based merchant. Dry weather and the late spring created some uncertainty in the market, and led to opportunities for some growers, said Samantha Metcalfe, a […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

May. 21, 2018 at 9:02 pm CDT

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were trading $3-$5 lower; markets for calves and feeders fit for grass were unchanged to $3 lower. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle at $242 on a dressed basis, down $20-$28 from seven days earlier. The sharp drop in the fed cattle […]

By Jerry Klassen

Apr. 26, 2018 at 8:03 pm CDT

CNS Canada — The rally on which southern Alberta feed grain prices have been riding since the start of the year continued this week. “Right now (we’re seeing) some of the best prices on barley for farmers that have been seen in Alberta for a while,” said Joshua Boyko of […]

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm

Mar. 29, 2018 at 8:48 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– Spring has sprung on the Prairies, meaning road bans are starting, leading to problems shipping feed grains to feedlots in Alberta. “The supply is actually there at the farm gate but getting the supply from the farm gate to the end-user means more truck logistics and higher […]

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm