Insights and Stories on Feedlots

Mar. 21, 2024 at 1:29 pm CDT

Feed barley bids in Western Canada continue to find some support as the calendar turns to spring, with seasonal road restrictions lending some nearby support to prices.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feb. 22, 2024 at 2:14 pm CST

Feed barley bids in Western Canada remained under pressure in mid-February amid continued imports of corn from the United States and the relatively mild Prairie winter. However, localized spot opportunities do pop up occasionally.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jan. 25, 2024 at 2:13 pm CST

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.

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm

Jan. 16, 2024 at 9:33 am CST

The market hasn’t missed a beat and started the year where it left in December. The only difference is there are larger supplies of yearlings coming on stream. The benchmark levels had backgrounded steers averaging 1,000 pounds trading from $280-$285/cwt with top bids rounding at $290/cwt. Steers averaging 850-pounds were averaging $300/cwt with top-notch larger groups peaking at $305.

By Jerry Klassen

Dec. 28, 2023 at 4:50 pm CST

Prices for Canadian feed barley and United States corn imports reached parity as the feed grain market took a breather between Christmas and New Year’s Day. 

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm