Insights and Stories on Markets

Flax area seen expanding on strongest prices ever

Apr. 7, 2021 at 8:21 pm CDT

MarketsFarm — To MarketsFarm Pro analyst Mike Jubinville, there’s no doubt that flaxseed acres in Canada will increase in 2021. In Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) March supply and demand estimates, the department projected flax acres to jump 22 per cent in 2021-22 at about 1.14 million, up from nearly […]

Prairie cash wheat: Bids mixed as loonie jumps

Apr. 1, 2021 at 4:05 pm CDT

By Adam Peleshaty

Klassen: Feeder market remains volatile

Mar. 23, 2021 at 7:19 pm CDT

By Jerry Klassen

Klassen: Feeder cattle demand surges

Feb. 23, 2021 at 3:57 am CST

By Jerry Klassen

Klassen: Cold weather slows feeder cattle market activity

Feb. 15, 2021 at 9:59 pm CST

By Jerry Klassen

Klassen: Lower U.S. calf crop spurs buying interest

Feb. 9, 2021 at 5:47 am CST

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded steady to $2 higher; calves in the range of 550-800 lbs. were up $2-$4; and calves under 550 lbs. surged $4-$8 on average. Certain auction barns reported that grassers traded $8-$12 above week-ago levels. Colder temperatures caused some sellers to delay […]

By Jerry Klassen

UN urges ‘maximum restraint’ as India farm protesters widen blockade

Feb. 5, 2021 at 11:33 pm CST

Mumbai | Reuters — The United Nations human rights office called on Indian authorities and protesting farmers to exercise “maximum restraint” hours before the growers impose a nationwide road blockade on Saturday seeking a repeal of new agricultural laws. Tens of thousands of farmers have camped out on the outskirts […]

By Reuters

Feed weekly outlook: Grain exports, prices rise

Feb. 4, 2021 at 4:21 pm CST

MarketsFarm — As more Canadian feed grains make their way overseas, especially into China, domestic buyers may need to pay more secure supplies from emptying bins over the next few months. “Anything extra we’re able to export is getting exported at this point,” Brandon Motz, owner and sales manager of […]

By Adam Peleshaty

ICE weekly outlook: How long can canola remain well supported?

Feb. 4, 2021 at 3:19 am CST

MarketsFarm — Despite recent declines in canola prices, the Canadian oilseed remains very well supported, according to Errol Anderson of Market Place Communications in Calgary. The question he posed, though, was for how long can this last? “The market is incredibly well supported because of the lack of deliveries and […]

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Pulse weekly outlook: Canada’s lentils face competition

Feb. 2, 2021 at 7:16 pm CST

MarketsFarm — Acreage and production of lentils in Canada are expected to mostly remain the same for the 2021-22 crop year. While strong demand during the COVID-19 pandemic has bolstered prices over the past year, increased production from competing exporters may cut into that buying interest going forward. Elyce Simpson […]

By Adam Peleshaty