Insights and Stories on Saskatchewan

Feed weekly outlook: Wheat, barley eschewed for other grains

Dec. 8, 2022 at 7:41 pm CST

MarketsFarm — Feed wheat and barley prices in Alberta’s feedlot alley are coming down, largely due to the increasing presence of corn imported from the U.S. The high-delivered bid for Alberta feed barley on Wednesday was $9.80 per bushel, 11 cents lower than the previous week and 22 cents lower […]

International joint venture buys Prairie layer hatchery

Dec. 8, 2022 at 11:00 am CST

By Dave Bedard

Mosaic to throttle back Saskatchewan potash mine

Dec. 7, 2022 at 3:50 am CST

By Dave Bedard

Klassen: Feeder cattle market experiences diverse price behaviour

Dec. 6, 2022 at 7:25 pm CST

By Jerry Klassen

Canadian Cattle Association president Reg Schellenberg dies

Dec. 5, 2022 at 2:23 am CST

By Dave Bedard

Prairie cash wheat: Bids drop with U.S. futures

Dec. 2, 2022 at 5:49 pm CST

MarketsFarm — Spring wheat bids in Western Canada moved lower during the week ended Thursday, as U.S. wheat futures posted losses — although softness in the Canadian dollar did provide some underlying support. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS, 13.5 per cent protein) wheat prices were down by $3.50-$6.40 per […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Klassen: Feeder market rations demand

Nov. 28, 2022 at 9:34 pm CST

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling prices were relatively unchanged while calf prices were steady to $6 lower. Demand from Ontario buyers caused markets in Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan to hold value. Alberta prices were under pressure as the market appears to be rationing demand. Calf prices are 25-30 […]

By Jerry Klassen

Feed weekly outlook: Grain prices expected to hold firm

Nov. 24, 2022 at 6:15 pm CST

MarketsFarm — Feed prices on the Prairies are likely to remain steady through to the new year, according to Brandon Motz of CorNine Commodities at Lacombe, Alta. “I think the markets for now are to be flat,” he said, noting there has been talk in the market of 25 trains […]

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

Simplot to buy western Saskatchewan ag retail chain

Nov. 23, 2022 at 10:03 pm CST

An independent crop input retail chain in western Saskatchewan is set to become part of agrifood firm J.R. Simplot’s retail arm. Simplot announced Nov. 15 it has a deal in place to buy G-Mac’s AgTeam, which owns and operates 15 outlets in the region, for an undisclosed sum. The deal, […]

By Dave Bedard

Klassen: Stronger deferred live cattle futures support feeder market

Nov. 22, 2022 at 10:51 am CST

Compared to last week, western Canadian calf markets traded $5 lower to as much as $3 higher. Quality groups of heifers weighing 550-700 lbs. were notably $2-$3 higher and this was largely due to lower supplies of steers. Weather conditions improved in southern Alberta, which was supportive; however, buyers were […]

By Jerry Klassen