Insights and Stories on Manitoba

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie grains continue strong rally

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 […]

Eastern Manitoba ice cream maker closes shop

Apr. 12, 2018 at 2:13 pm CDT

By Lorraine Stevenson

Second Cup to set up cannabis lounges in West

Apr. 12, 2018 at 7:12 am CDT

By Staff

Morriss, Pakosh, Streichs named to ag hall of fame

Apr. 3, 2018 at 4:47 pm CDT

By Staff

Feed weekly outlook: Shipping to feedlots becomes problem

Mar. 29, 2018 at 8:48 pm CDT

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm

Pulse weekly outlook: Manitoba may give peas a chance

Mar. 27, 2018 at 7:57 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Total Canadian pea acres are likely to be down in 2018 as export challenges have cut into prices. However, Manitoba could be an outlier, with increased area to the pulse crop a strong possibility. “People are interested in growing peas, but there’s caution there,” said Francois Labelle, […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feed weekly outlook: Grain supply starting to dry up

Mar. 22, 2018 at 2:43 pm CDT

CNS Canada –– As the winter ends, supply is getting tight for feed grains in Lethbridge’s feedlot alley. “We’re seeing a little bit of a pullback on prices on most commodities in anticipation for making sure everything gets out before road bans,” said Brandon Motz, sales manager at CorNine Commodities […]

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm

Pulse weekly outlook: Manitoba bean acres depend on soy

Mar. 20, 2018 at 5:10 pm CDT

CNS Canada — After Manitoba in 2017 grew its largest edible bean crop in more than a decade, a downturn could be expected in 2018. However, new-crop pricing opportunities look favourable and industry participants say it’s still too early to get a firm sense on seeding intentions. “The pinto market […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie feed grain prices on rise

Mar. 1, 2018 at 5:13 pm CST

CNS Canada — Prices are rising for feed grains in Lethbridge, with buyers starting to consider their options. “Seems every day this last week we’re surprised at higher offers being triggered than the day before,” said Jared Seitz, trade manager with Agfinity Inc. In Lethbridge, feed barley bids last week […]

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm

Steady sunflower acreage expected

Feb. 21, 2018 at 10:13 am CST

CNS Canada — Manitoba’s sunflower market is holding steady for the time being, with acres likely unchanged on the year despite shifts in the processing sector. PepsiCo last week announced it will shut its Spitz sunflower seed processing plant at Bow Island in southeastern Alberta and shift its production to […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin