Insights and Stories on Manitoba

Drought severity easing across much of Prairies, AAFC reports

Apr. 8, 2022 at 7:37 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — Drought conditions persisted across much of the Prairies during the month of March, although the extent and severity of the dryness was reduced in many areas, according to the latest Drought Monitor report from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). “While there have been substantial improvements to drought conditions […]

Feed weekly outlook: Low demand, fewer acres expected for cheaper feed barley

Apr. 7, 2022 at 4:59 pm CDT

By Adam Peleshaty

Klassen: Steady fed cattle market supports feeder complex

Apr. 5, 2022 at 3:25 am CDT

By Jerry Klassen

Prairie cash wheat: Peace talks, USDA report pull on wheat futures

Apr. 1, 2022 at 8:12 pm CDT

By Adam Peleshaty

Klassen: Feeder market showing strength in deferred positions

Mar. 29, 2022 at 3:49 am CDT

By Jerry Klassen

Prairie cash wheat: Spring wheat nudges higher, durum dips

Mar. 25, 2022 at 6:57 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — Wheat prices on the Prairies during the week ended Friday saw moderate gains in Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) wheats while Canada Western Amber Durum (CWAD) eased slightly. The war in Ukraine continued to play havoc in the markets. After strong increases […]

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Klassen: Deferred live cattle futures underpin feeder cattle prices

Mar. 22, 2022 at 10:33 am CDT

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $2-$4 on either side of unchanged. Major feedlot operations in Alberta continue to carry large numbers of market-ready cattle. The backlog of fed cattle appears to be worse than earlier anticipated. Yearlings were featured at auction barns in the main […]

By Jerry Klassen

Prairie cash wheat: Bids rise in choppy activity

Mar. 21, 2022 at 3:14 am CDT

MarketsFarm — Spring wheat bids across Western Canada moved higher during the week ended Thursday, although the uncertain situation in Ukraine saw some wide price swings in U.S. wheat futures. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were up by $11.30-$16.30 per tonne, according to […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences volatility

Mar. 15, 2022 at 1:02 pm CDT

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $2 higher to as much as $5 lower depending on the region. Mid-weight calves weighing 650-800 lbs. were relatively unchanged while lighter weight calves were steady to $3 higher on average. June live cattle are off $9 from their mid-February highs […]

By Jerry Klassen

Spring road bans coming into effect across Prairies

Mar. 15, 2022 at 12:34 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — Warming temperatures and melting snow across Western Canada may cause some disruptions to grain and livestock movement over the next few weeks as seasonal spring road restrictions come into effect across the Prairies. Annual spring road restrictions set axle weight limits for vehicles moving on certain roads, in […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin