Although there has been some upward movement in feed grain prices, particularly in Alberta, it’s not domestic demand that’s pushing them higher, said Jim Beusekom, president of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge on Feb. 19.
Feed Grains Weekly: Domestic prices remain flat
Winter grazing tour highlights cost-saving mix of cover crops and silage
Alternative grazing methods reduce labour and overhead, but experts stress precise rations are vital to prevent energy deficits
Reading Time: 3 minutes Discover one beef producer's strategies to slash winter feed costs — and how to make sure it meets a cattle’s nutritional needs.
Feed Grain Weekly: Corn affecting barley prices in Lethbridge
Corn imports entering Lethbridge have lowered prices for feed barley compared to those in Edmonton.
Feed Grains Weekly: More consideration being given to U.S. corn
There’s beginning to be a shift within the Canadian Prairie feed market towards importing United States corn, said Darcy Haley, vice-president of Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge.
Corn market looks bullish; barley has potential
Saudi Arabia dipped into barley feed market in late 2025, while China made significant purchases
Reading Time: 3 minutes Canadian commodity market analyst makes his predictions on what barley and corn commodities will look in 2026.
Feed Grain Weekly: Barley still the king of Canadian feed grains
Brandon Motz of CorNine Commodities in Lacombe, Alta. said barley is still the preferred feed grain of choice here and abroad.
Beware giving horses too much iron
While an important nutrient, horses consuming too much iron through diet or well water can risk health problems like laminitis
Reading Time: 4 minutes Horses consuming too much iron through diet or well water risk health problems like laminitis. Mineral testing forage and water is good practice for owners.
Feed Grain Weekly: Higher export prices could push up those for feed
If there’s one bright spot in the Prairie feed grain market that would be export prices for barley and wheat. Susanne Leclerc of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton said the grain elevators have upped their prices in order to meet export demand.
Feed Grains Weekly: Quieter demand pulls prices down
Feed prices for barley and wheat have pulled back a little following an upward swing that started in November and ended in early December, said Travis Ebens of CorNine Commodities in Lacombe, Alta.
Feed Grain Weekly: Quiet trade to close the year
Feed grain prices are not expected to change drastically in the coming months, said a Saskatchewan-based trader.
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