Insights and Stories on Prairies

Less North American flax acres, higher prices in Western Canada

Apr. 2, 2024 at 4:29 pm CDT

Flax prices have been steady to higher over the last month with old crop prices on the Canadian Prairies adding 75 cents per bushel, while those in North Dakota remained unchanged.

Western Prairies to be cooler, wetter than eastern half

Apr. 1, 2024 at 3:23 pm CDT

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Feed Grain Weekly: Barley prices up weeks before seeding

Mar. 27, 2024 at 1:40 pm CDT

By Adam Peleshaty - MarketsFarm

Spring wheat bids edge higher in Western Canada

Mar. 22, 2024 at 2:46 pm CDT

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Prairies expected to be cooler, wetter this year

Mar. 21, 2024 at 5:07 pm CDT

By Lee Hart

Seasonal trends underpinning feed grains for now

Mar. 21, 2024 at 1:29 pm CDT

Feed barley bids in Western Canada continue to find some support as the calendar turns to spring, with seasonal road restrictions lending some nearby support to prices.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Farmers, oil drillers in parched Alberta brace for water shortage

Mar. 18, 2024 at 9:48 am CDT

Drought in Alberta is stretching into its fourth year and farmers and oil companies are planning for water restrictions that threaten production of wheat, beef and crude.

By Nia Williams Reuters Rod Nickel

Prairie wheat bids rise as U.S. futures attempt recovery

Mar. 15, 2024 at 1:54 pm CDT

Spring wheat bids in Western Canada moved higher during the week ended March 14, as wheat futures in the United States tried to recover off their lows.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Feed barley sees nearby strength heading into spring

Mar. 14, 2024 at 2:34 pm CDT

Seasonal trends and rising corn prices have underpinned the feed grain market in Western Canada over the past few weeks, although ample supplies will likely limit the upside going forward.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin