Insights and Stories on Manitoba

Best to be scouting for insect pests

May. 16, 2023 at 7:34 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — Although it is still relatively early in the crop year, Manitoba entomologist John Gavloski strongly advises farmers to carefully watch their fields for any signs of insect pests. Gavloski couldn’t say for sure if insect damage was going to be bad this year but based on what’s transpired […]

Klassen: Lower beef production forecast drives feeder market higher

May. 16, 2023 at 12:31 pm CDT

By Jerry Klassen

Prairie Forecast Update: Forecast on track

May. 15, 2023 at 3:21 pm CDT

By Daniel Bezte

Prairie cash wheat: Bids rise ahead of U.S. WASDE report

May. 12, 2023 at 7:13 pm CDT

By Adam Peleshaty

Feed weekly outlook: Short-term premiums add to fluctuations

May. 11, 2023 at 4:06 pm CDT

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Klassen: Feeder market remains firm on fed cattle strength

May. 10, 2023 at 11:09 am CDT

Compared to last week, western Canadian prices for yearlings over 800 lbs. were quoted steady to $4 higher; feeders between 600-800 lbs. were relatively unchanged while calves under 600 lbs. were $5-$10 higher. The market for calves under 600 lbs. was hard to define due to limited volumes. Alberta packers […]

By Jerry Klassen

Canada’s expected flax area smallest since 1950

May. 8, 2023 at 9:37 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — Blue flowery fields of flax will be fewer and farther between in Western Canada, according to Statistics Canada’s (StatCan) first survey-based seeding intentions report for 2023-24. In a report released late last month, StatCan projected only 689,000 acres of flaxseed to be planted this spring, an 11.6 per […]

By Adam Peleshaty

Prairie cash wheat: U.S. futures lift spring wheat bids

May. 5, 2023 at 7:57 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — Western Canadian spring wheat bids were the beneficiaries of rising U.S. futures prices for the week ended Thursday. Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) were under pressure early in the week due to healthy yet ineffective rains over wheat-growing areas in the U.S. The U.S. […]

By Adam Peleshaty

Feed weekly outlook: Futures pressure Canadian prices

May. 4, 2023 at 5:39 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — Prices for feed grains in Western Canada continue to ease off, but seasonal activity isn’t the only reason contributing to the declines. Erin Harakal, trade manager at Agfinity Inc. at Stony Plain, Alta., said futures markets are also playing their part in pressuring feed grain prices. “Especially with […]

By Adam Peleshaty

Klassen: Feeder cattle supplies remain snug

May. 2, 2023 at 3:30 pm CDT

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3-$4 on either side of unchanged. Premium low-flesh yearlings were one off bids $15-$20 above average. Cattle buyers commented that there were larger volumes of fleshier yearlings. Cattle with heavier butter levels were discounted from our listed values by $5 […]

By Jerry Klassen