per bushel Archives | Alberta Farmer Express

Feed weekly outlook: Export demand supports grain prices

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News November 20, 2020

MarketsFarm — There continues to be a very strong demand for feed grains with large amounts headed for export, according to Saskatoon-based trader Evan Peterson of JGL Commodities. “It’s driven the prices up and made a massive competition between feed for Alberta versus shipping it overseas,” Peterson said, noting China has been the main driver […] Read more

Barley, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Early harvest pressures Alberta prices

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News August 20, 2020

MarketsFarm — Feed prices in Alberta took something of a tumble this week, Allen Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge reported. Feed prices in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, meanwhile, were steady. “Six weeks ago we were seeing harvest, at best, at the end of August. With the heat wave that’s been upon us the last […] Read more

Cereals, Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Clearer picture of coming crop means lower prices

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News August 13, 2020

MarketsFarm — Prices for feed barley and wheat have been trending lower recently, according to Brandon Motz of CorNine Commodities at Lacombe, Alta. While there has been some harvest pressure, Motz said “it’s more of an equalization of the crops. “We got through the crunch of July not knowing exactly where things were at. As […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Peas

Pea crops strong, but prices falter

By Marlo Glass – MarketsFarm, GFM Network News August 12, 2020

MarketsFarm — Pea crops across the Prairies are expected to be in good condition ahead of the harvest. “As we go along with the sunshine and heat, the pulses are coming in fairly quickly,” said Darwin Hamilton of Kalshea Commodities in Winnipeg. “Without any excess moisture, the quality should be good this year.” Pea prices […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

USDA sets coronavirus aid payments for corn, soy, wheat

By Reuters, GFM Network News May 20, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. farmers that grow crops including corn and soybeans will receive coronavirus assistance payments based on either half of their 2019 production or the supplies they had on hand as of Jan. 15, the government said on Tuesday. The coronavirus aid is the latest in a round of government payments that […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Peas

Pulse weekly outlook: Dry pea prices remain firm

Acres expected down from 2019

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News May 20, 2020

MarketsFarm — Prices for green and yellow dry peas remain fairly good, according to Dale McManus of Johnston Grains at Welwyn, Sask. Green peas are currently $10-$11 per bushel, which he said is a decent price; he also expects green pea acres to remain steady in 2020 compared to the previous year. The price for […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Flax prices likely to remain flat

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 21, 2020

MarketsFarm — Although autumn snowfall limited the quality of a lot of Prairie flax, its price has remained flat, according to Brian Johnson of Johnson Seeds at Arborg, Man. While Johnson has seen some instances of No. 1 flax, he said most of what he’s seen has graded Nos. 2 and 3. “The premiums are […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Oats, Weather

Oats market solid, watching weather

By Phil Franz-Warkentin - MarketsFarm June 13, 2019

MarketsFarm — Tight old-crop supplies are keeping oats prices well supported in Western Canada, although buyers are covered for the time being and waiting for a clearer picture on new-crop production. “It’s tough to find old-crop demand currently, as many larger-scale end-users are covered,” said Ryan McKnight of Linear Grain at Carman, Man. Most buyers […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Trade volatile ahead of USDA announcement

By Marlo Glass – MarketsFarm May 22, 2019

MarketsFarm — The Chicago Board of Trade saw “a wild ride of volatility” on Wednesday, following rumours of a U.S. Department of Agriculture farm aid package that could top US$15 billion. The package would include payments of about $2 per bushel for soybeans and four cents per bushel for corn, according to Bloomberg. An official […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters, Soybeans

U.S. to favour soybeans in trade war aid for farmers

By Humeyra Pamuk, Tom Polansek May 21, 2019

Washington/Chicago | Reuters — The Trump administration is considering direct payments to U.S. farmers of $2 per bushel for soybeans as part of an aid package to offset the trade war with China, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, an offer that could encourage more soy planting despite record supplies. China is the world’s top soybean importer, […] Read more

Expansion underway on Brandon fertilizer terminal

U.S. transport regulators reject ’emotional support animal’ status

Four-way Seeds Canada merger approved

GFM Network News