Insights and Stories on Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Fuel, other factors to affect grain prices

Mar. 10, 2022 at 8:23 pm CST

MarketsFarm — As fuel prices continue to rise due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, surcharges for grain shipments are also increasing — leaving many to wonder about feed grain costs moving forward. “I think we will be seeing an effect coming up,” said Brandon Motz, owner and sales manager of […]

ICE weekly outlook: Canola’s contract highs still underpriced

Mar. 9, 2022 at 6:00 pm CST

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Klassen: Surge in feed grain prices shocks feeder cattle market

Mar. 8, 2022 at 7:00 pm CST

By Jerry Klassen

U.S. grains: Wheat limit up to 14-year highs

Mar. 7, 2022 at 5:23 pm CST

By Mark Weinraub

Low demand for barley keeps prices stable

Mar. 7, 2022 at 4:11 pm CST

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Feed weekly outlook: Rising oil prices increase freight charges

Mar. 3, 2022 at 12:37 pm CST

MarketsFarm — Acquiring livestock feed has been increasingly expensive as Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, and a retaliatory ban on Russian oil imports by many Western nations, has caused oil prices to severely rise every day. As corn imports from the U.S. continue to make their way into Alberta feedlots, […]

By Adam Peleshaty

ICE weekly outlook: Analyst sees sharp declines coming for canola

Mar. 2, 2022 at 7:12 pm CST

MarketsFarm — Sharp increases in canola and other commodities are said to be coming to an end, according to analyst Errol Anderson of ProMarket Communications in Calgary. Concerns stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have sparked huge gains, but there’s very likely a good amount of volatility ahead. “The market […]

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Klassen: Feeder market shows resilience

Mar. 1, 2022 at 7:26 am CST

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded $2-$3 on either side of unchanged. Calves in the range of 600-800 lbs. traded steady to $4 higher. Calves under 600 lbs. were $1-$2 higher in Alberta and Saskatchewan but traded $2-$3 lower in Manitoba. Alberta feedlot operators appeared to shrug […]

By Jerry Klassen

Feed weekly outlook: Prices steady, but changes coming

Feb. 24, 2022 at 6:31 pm CST

MarketsFarm — With feed barley and wheat supplies on the verge of running out, prices remain firm, according to Mike Fleischhauer of Eagle Commodities in Lethbridge. “They’re on the positive side of stationary,” he said, noting prices could soon change following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Thursday. “With what’s […]

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Vilsack hopes fertilizer firms don’t take advantage of Ukraine crisis

Feb. 24, 2022 at 4:04 pm CST

Washington | Reuters — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Thursday he hoped fertilizer and agriculture supply companies affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine would not take unfair advantage of the situation, amid already-high fertilizer and crop prices. Fertilizer costs have soared due to rising demand and lower supply […]

By Reuters