(Resource News International) — World barley prices have been charging higher in recent weeks — something not entirely reflected or realized at this time in domestic Canadian feed barley valuation. “All the hot, bullish news of late associated with export impairment from Ukraine/Russia due to drought has inspired upward price momentum not only for wheat, […] Read more
Barley prices move up
Alta. crops behind, but in good shape: AARD
(Resource News International) — A return of warmer and drier weather conditions has helped in the development of grain and oilseed crops across much of Alberta, according to a provincial crop specialist. “Crop development across most regions is anywhere from 10 days to two weeks behind, but the condition of the crop is looking good […] Read more
Canola Bulls See Grey Skies Ahead
Reading Time: 3 minutes For three-times-daily market reports from Resource News International, visit “ICE Futures Canada updates” at www.albertafarmexpress.ca. Canola futures on the ICE Futures Canada trading platform posted solid advances during the week ended July 9 with gains coming on the heels of the reduced production prospects for the crop. The penetration of key technical resistance in the […] Read more
Canada’s hog numbers continue to decline
(Resource News International) — The number of hogs in Canada has been on a steady decline over the past five years, and there seems to be no end yet in sight to the ongoing contraction, according to industry officials. “Given the current status of the hog industry in Canada, there does not appear to be […] Read more
Warm temps needed for Alta. crop growth
(Resource News International) — Wet weather conditions have slowed the development of grain and oilseed crops across the central and southern regions of Alberta, according to a provincial crop specialist. “Crop development was probably the furthest ahead in the northern growing areas of the Peace River district,” said Harry Brook, a crop specialist with the […] Read more
St. Lawrence Seaway closure seen as temporary
(Resource News International) — Navigation on the St. Lawrence Seaway system is expected to resume sometime on Wednesday, according to a spokesman with the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corp. “The oil spill caused by the running aground of a bulk carrier south of Montreal late on July 12, has been contained and was in the […] Read more
Manitoba corn holding its own
(Resource News International) — A number of crops in Manitoba have been hampered by the continuous wet conditions, but the exception appears to be corn, which was reported to be in pretty good if not excellent shape. “To tell you the truth, Manitoba’s corn crop is actually looking pretty good,” said Manitoba Corn Growers Association […] Read more
Only minor relief from rain seen for Prairie producers
(Resource News International) — Western Canadian producers, hoping to get some sort of reprieve from the continuous precipitation that has already cost valuable acreage and is now threatening production, will not be happy with the short- to medium-term forecasts. “I’m afraid the weather pattern that has dominated much of the Canadian prairies this spring and early […] Read more
Mexico throws wrench in canaryseed price outlook
(Resource News International) — The price outlook for canaryseed in Western Canada has taken a turn for the worse, given news that the government of Mexico has begun enforcing weed seed quarantines. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency received notice from Mexico on June 23 that all imports of Canadian canaryseed will be held and tested […] Read more
Strength in feed barley cash bids seen short-lived
(Resource News International) — Cash bids for feed barley in Western Canada have managed to strengthen over the past number of weeks, but the upside continues to be limited. “The main reason for the firmness in cash barley bids is that producers have remained reluctant sellers,” said Jerry Klassen, manager with G.A.P. Grain and Products […] Read more
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