Barley breeders at the University of Saskatchewan are hoping to develop a long-term relationship with a new player in the North American brewing industry — the craft brewer. Aaron Beattie, head of oat and barley breeding at the university’s Crop Development Centre, said North American craft brewers represent a significant opportunity for barley breeders and […] Read more
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Feed barley exports spark rally
Sellers are benefitting from the competition between grain companies and feedlot owners
Cattle feeders are chasing a western Canadian feed grains market that has been stolen away from them, say brokers and analysts. The assumption that feeders had all of the Prairies’ barley to choose from has turned out to be wrong now that offshore export buyers have stepped in. “Some of the feeders are having trouble […] Read moreCanadian cattle heading south not good for packers, barley growers
Dry cows sold for as much as $100 per hundredweight in central Alberta Feb. 13. However, even with these record prices, the Canadian beef industry is on an uphill drive in low gear. Drought, BSE and a revised country-of-origin labelling law in the United States have battered the Canadian industry since 2002. The legislation, which […] Read more
Time, price might be right for more barley acres
Time, price might be right for more barley acres
Is this the year when barley gets its big bounce back? Farmers and the weather will answer that question in the next six weeks. “If we get into June (and there is still much seeding to do), you’ll see more barley and oats, and we expect that,” said Derek Squair, an adviser with Agri-Trend Marketing. […] Read more
Malt premium shrinks as feed prices increase
Maltsters have good supply | Future malting prices depend on crops in Australia and Argentina
Barley growers are not pleased with the spread between malt and feed prices. “That has probably been one of the most frustrating parts for my clients,” said Ron Frost, marketing consultant for Frost Forecast Consulting in Calgary. “I’ve had a number of producers saying, ‘Look, for a 10 or 25 cent (per bushel) premium to […] Read more
