Insights and Stories on Manitoba

Prairie cash wheat: Falling Minneapolis futures weigh on Prairie bids

Nov. 19, 2021 at 12:42 pm CST

MarketsFarm — A sharp drop in Minneapolis spring wheat futures weighed on cash wheat bids across the Prairies during the week ended Thursday, but declines in the Canadian dollar provided some support and helped temper losses somewhat. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were […]

Klassen: Feeder market continues downward slide

Nov. 16, 2021 at 9:19 am CST

By Jerry Klassen

Prairie cash wheat: Bids jump after USDA projects cuts

Nov. 14, 2021 at 7:57 pm CST

By Adam Peleshaty

Feed weekly outlook: Barley, wheat prices among highest ever

Nov. 10, 2021 at 3:17 pm CST

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Klassen: Feeder market on soft slope

Nov. 9, 2021 at 9:42 am CST

By Jerry Klassen

Pulse weekly outlook: Manitoba dry beans dip in yields, prices

Nov. 8, 2021 at 5:40 pm CST

MarketsFarm — This year’s dry bean harvest in Manitoba has only produced about two-thirds of an average annual yield, according to the province’s expert on pulses. Dennis Lange, pulse specialist for the Manitoba government at Altona, said all but a few acres have come off the fields. Due to drought […]

By Adam Peleshaty

Klassen: Feeder cattle market continues on downward trend

Nov. 2, 2021 at 9:01 am CDT

Compared to last week, Western Canadian yearling markets dropped $2 to $4 while calf prices sank $2 to as much as $6 on average. Rising feed grain prices set a negative tone. Adverse weather also contributed to lower bids, especially in the lighter weight categories. Most auction barns had feature […]

By Jerry Klassen

Klassen: Feeder cattle market grinds lower

Oct. 26, 2021 at 8:58 am CDT

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets were down $2-$5 while calves dropped by $3 to as much as $8. We’re now seeing some medium-quality calves weighing around 550 lbs. sell under the psychological $200 level in central Alberta. The market is lacking demand. Feedlot inventories are running 33 […]

By Jerry Klassen

Rains make sunny days for sunflower crops

Oct. 21, 2021 at 2:59 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — Despite drought conditions throughout southern Manitoba decimating crops during the summer, late rain showers in some areas are improving harvests of one crop in particular. Precipitation in August helped improve the sunflower seed harvest in areas of Manitoba, with the province reporting on Oct. 13 average yields of […]

By Adam Peleshaty

Klassen: Feeder market reflects softer sentiment

Oct. 19, 2021 at 8:46 am CDT

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $2-$4 lower; calves over 700 lbs. appeared to hold value; calves weighing less than 700 lbs. were down $3 to as much as $5. The yearling run is basically finished. Ontario buying interest was supportive in the eastern Prairie regions due […]

By Jerry Klassen