Buying light barley for cattle feed
Low bushel-weight barley can be a good option for feeding cattle, if it's priced and processed appropriately.| Canadian Cattlemen
Feed prices on the Canadian Prairies are likely to remain steady for the time being, said Brandon Motz, a manager at CorNine Commodities in Lacombe, Alta. The post Feed Grains Weekly: Prices in holding pattern appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsCrops & Production Tips - Grainews
Bacterial leaf streak is re-emerging in cereal crops on Canada’s Prairies. With no fungicides or resistant varieties available, researchers are testing genes for future control of the crop disease. The post Researchers chase resistance to bacterial leaf streak in Prairie cereals appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsGrainews
Analysts have raised their estimates for Australia’s wheat harvest, a Reuters poll showed, as better-than-expected yields in western cropping regions boosted the production outlook despite losses caused by dry conditions in parts of the south. The post Australia’s wheat production outlook improves as harvest begins appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
While demand and activity is slowly ramping up for the fall cattle run, feed grain prices are currently in decline, said a Lethbridge, Alta.-based trader. The post Feed Grain Weekly: Demand, activity slowly rising appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Analysts have raised their estimates for Australia’s wheat harvest, a Reuters poll showed, as better-than-expected yields in western cropping regions boosted the production outlook despite losses caused by dry conditions in parts of the south. The post Australia’s wheat production outlook improves as harvest begins appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest News Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
My one-pot vegetable barley soup combines mushrooms, chickpeas, and leafy greens (kale or spinach) simmered in a tomato–herb broth seasoned with smoked paprika, then finished with lemon juice and parsley. This rustic, healthy, dairy-free, vegan barley soup is economical and budget- and meal-prep-friendly. Everyday Wellness Soup: Vegan, Protein-Packed, & Fiber-Rich This barley soup is entirely...Read More| Julia's Album
Analysts have raised their estimates for Australia’s wheat harvest, a Reuters poll showed, as better-than-expected yields in western cropping regions boosted the production outlook despite losses caused by dry conditions in parts of the south. The post Australia’s wheat production outlook improves as harvest begins appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsNews & Production Tips - Grainews
While demand and activity is slowly ramping up for the fall cattle run, feed grain prices are currently in decline, said a Lethbridge, Alta.-based trader. The post Feed Grain Weekly: Demand, activity slowly rising appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Crops Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
Diets fed to finishing cattle in Western Canada typically consist of more than 80 per cent barley grain and less than 15 per cent forage on a dry matter (DM) basis, along with minerals, vitamins and byproducts. These diets are inherently dry, enabling separation of individual ingredients at the time of delivery and as cattle […] Read more The post Reducing ration sorting by feedlot cattle appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenNutrition , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Low bushel-weight barley can be a good option for feeding cattle, if it's priced and processed appropriately.| Canadian Cattlemen
Prairie farmers and agronomists needing a more definitive process to detect fusarium infection in cereal grains, particularly barley, may get such a process out of research underway at the University of Saskatchewan. The post Fusarium head blight mycotoxin detector in the works appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsGrainews
Canadian grain and oilseed production in 2025/26 was likely larger than earlier expectations, as warm temperatures and increased precipitation across the Prairies in August helped crop development, according to updated estimates from Statistics Canada released Sept. 17.| Farmtario
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With hot and dry conditions the Alberta harvest is now in full swing, advancing 14 points to 22 per cent complete, the provincial agriculture department reported on Sept. 5. Combining was one point up compared to its five-average.| Alberta Farmer Express
Australian farmers are forecast to grow slightly more canola and barley this year, while wheat production may dip, according to the latest estimates from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES).| Grainews
Susanne Leclerc of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton said feed barley prices have stayed put over the past week.| Alberta Farmer Express
Susanne Leclerc of Market Master Ltd. in Edmonton said feed barley prices have stayed put over the past week.| Grainews
As the harvest in southern Alberta presses on, a broker said that is one of the factors pulling feed prices lower in the region. Darcy Haley, vice-president of Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge, added that lower cattle numbers in feedlots, plentiful amounts of grass for cattle to graze and a lacklustre export market also weighed on feed prices.| Manitoba Co-operator
As the harvest in southern Alberta presses on, a broker said that is one of the factors pulling feed prices lower in the region. Darcy Haley, vice-president of Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge, added that lower cattle numbers in feedlots, plentiful amounts of grass for cattle to graze and a lacklustre export market also weighed on feed prices.| Grainews
As August rolls on and we inch closer to the end of winter I’m still reaching for comfort meals that are nourishing and warming. This rich and satisfying mushroom and miso soup is like…| Cupcakes & Couscous
Alberta saw its overall crop rating improve, but its surface soil became drier, the province’s latest crop report said.| Grainews
Acres seeded to hybrid rye as a source of silage for feedlot cattle in Canada and the U.S. have increased in recent years. Increased use of hybrid rye as a forage source may be driven by greater yield potential relative to conventional rye and the early harvest may allow for double cropping. In some areas, […] Read more The post Rye silage: From the field to feedlot appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
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When it comes to developing new varieties of cereal crops, the focus of those efforts can be as much about what doesn’t work as what does, says one breeding expert. Francois Eudes is the director of research, development and technology for the science and technology branch at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) at Lethbridge. As The post New tools could speed up development of cereal varieties appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsGuides & Production Tips - Grainews
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Kendal Giesbrecht of Brandon University is one of 250 students headed for research opportunities in Germany; Giesbrecht’s will look at amino acid release in beer.| Manitoba Co-operator
Feedlot operators and feed grain traders are focusing on new crop production. The USDA held their annual Agriculture Outlook Forum on February 27 and they expect U.S. farmers to increase corn planted area by 3.4 million acres. In Canada, traders and government analysts are expecting a year-over-year increase in barley acres from three per cent […] Read more The post Corn and barley feed market outlook appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenMarket talk , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
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Since Alberta barley prices made seasonal lows in September 2024, the market has been percolating higher. In early September, Lethbridge feedlots were buying feed barley for $255-$260/tonne delivered. In late December 2024, Lethbridge feedlots were buying barley for as high as $315/tonne for spot delivery. The 10-year average barley price delivered Lethbridge is around $270/tonne. […] Read more The post Feed grain update for 2025 appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
“Ergot risk threatens Man., less severe elsewhere.” This title appeared in The Western Producer, Aug. 22, 2024. Let’s put that headline in proper| Grainews
Slow Cooker Chunky Chicken & Barley Stew is made with tender chicken, pearl barley, and lots of fresh veggies. It’s a healthy, effortless dinner perfect for cold days.| Flavorful Eats
Feed barley prices in Western Canada were holding relatively steady in mid-January, despite rising corn prices south of the border.| Grainews
Farmers who grow malting barley in their rotation say there is a lot to like about the crop. It’s an early-maturing, drought-resistant crop that competes| Grainews
Prairie farmers have a dozen more cereal crops to choose from for the coming growing season. New wheat, barley, oat and triticale varieties offering yield| Grainews
As malting barley yields approach those of top feed varieties, farmers are increasingly choosing to grow malting barley in hopes of securing a premium| Grainews
Barley prices have been slipping lower during this crop year. Neil Blue, provincial crops market analyst, says the seasonal pattern of barley prices| Alberta Farmer Express
Easy step by step recipe for a bowl of traditional ricet - ancient Slovenian barley soup cooked since 8th century BCE.| Food Nutters
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