(Photo courtesy Canada Beef Inc.)

Prairie forecast: Mostly warm and dry weather expected

Forecast issued May 28, covering May 28 to June 4, 2025

We start off with high pressure dominating most of the Prairies. A large surface high is sitting over the north-central U.S. This is beginning to tap into more heat and moisture, which will allow for warmer daytime highs and nighttime lows as dewpoints creep up.

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Klassen: Lower beef production forecasts support feeder complex

Improving feedlot margins contributed to the stronger feeder market. Alberta packers were buying finished cattle on a dressed basis at $500/cwt delivered which was fresh record high. Using a 60 per cent grading, this equates to a live price of $300/cwt. Feedlot breakeven pen closeouts are in the range of $260-$270/cwt. Feedlots are anxious to reload and larger groups of quality packages are limited at this time of year.



Long-term Trump farm impact could be loss of biofuel market

Long-term Trump farm impact could be loss of biofuel market

U.S. analyst says the repercussions would be many, including lower prices for feed for livestock producers

U.S. analyst Joe Kerns of Ever.Ag says the repercussions of Trump agriculture policies could be a loss of the biofuel market and lower crop prices.

Steady demand worldwide will continue to drive oilseed prices up, says an industry analyst. | Canola Council of Canada photo

Vegetable oil prices expected to climb

Demand increased by 5.9 million tonnes in the crop year that just ended, while supply could rise by 1.6 million tonnes By Sean PrattSASKATOON — Vegetable oil prices will continue to climb during the crop year, according to an industry analyst. “Oilseed consumers and producers will have to prepare for higher prices in (the) 2024-25 […] Read more


A view shows a hat in support of Republican Donald Trump, after he won the U.S. presidential election, at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., November 6, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

Trump election could intensify pressures on Canadian agriculture, experts say

By Jonah Grignon The morning after Donald Trump’s election to his second term as U.S. president, Canadian farm and food leaders are considering how this could shift trade priorities for Canadian agri-food. Trump’s pledges to boost competitiveness for American farmers could put Canadian farmers at a disadvantage and intensify the pressures on the Canadian ag […] Read more

Aerial view of Centerm, a Burrard Inlet terminal for containerized cargo at the Port of Vancouver.  |  Bloodua/iStock/Getty photo

Vancouver port shuts out foremen as work stoppage begins

Bulk grain unaffected, but stoppage could cost fertilizer sector millions says Fertilizer Canada

A work stoppage at the Port of Vancouver is underway today, potentially impacting exports of coal, potash and beef although not bulk grain shipments. The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) said in a statement today that strike activity commenced this morning. BCMEA will also lock out “forepersons and other Local 514 members,” starting late […] Read more