It’s that time of year again. Things are looking like they are on the verge of drying up. Parting with the odd winter that we had and anticipating the warm, dry weather to come. It has already been lingering around in albeit, small doses. With all the black swans around, weather included, we could be expecting a break here soon enough in the markets. Although this odd circumstance has brought about the closing of non-essential businesses, we are finally seeing the bars, and smaller businesses opening their doors to the public. With spring in the air as well it also means a time that we should be gathering around our televisions and enjoying playoff hockey.
With the unfortunate, unforeseen shutdown of the NHL, it was almost as if the last shred of sanity (at least for me) was gone. Although, news has been indicating that we could be expecting playoff hockey shortly, it really can’t come soon enough. With many arenas expecting to open, we may expect quite a few more regulated gatherings in bars, and restaurants with close family, and friends. Although this might not mean fans in the stands, with the NHL planning on playing in empty arenas, it does mean more beer and food consumption. And c’mon…y’know you’ll want to enjoy a Molson, and those one or two family members, or friends that’ll enjoy quite a few Molson’s, while watching an intense playoff match. Cheap tasting lagers, and hockey go together like Ying and Yang.
What does this mean for the economy? More beer, and food consumption means more of a demand for gradable grains. A push back, and a break that we have been waiting for, for months as of now. We appreciate all the farmers who have stuck through these months of darkness in the markets, but we could be (with some fingers crossed) finally seeing the break that we need. Not only will there be a push-back in the markets, we’ll be able to cheer on our favorite teams in the journey to the Stanley Cup. Brighter days are ahead, so even if things don’t seem right, now…We can hold up our heads and hope Gary Bettman can finally work some magic.
That being said, we have a great reputation with working with feed grains, but we also have an abundance of buyers paying up for gradable grains as well! Give us a shout at 1-888-969-5552, and we would be more than happy to help you market your grain, and to update you on the current markets! 🙂
Because Farming is Forever
Donald Talbott
Recent News
Here is some of the news that we are following, and we figured we’d throw in Bill Gates summer book recommendations. Audiobooks are a great way to pass the time behind the wheel.
Some optimism is Feeder Markets seeing $8-10 higher on Canadian Feeder Cattle over 800lbs. This may be on the back of the Stats Can report considering new-crop feed grains bearish. The weaker barley outlook for new crop is likely contributing to the recent strength in calf prices.
- Klassen: Feeder market jumps on renewed optimism
- Union in refinery labour dispute threatens farm fuel supply
- New report tackles link between mental health and farm success
- 5 summer books and other things to do at home
Going Paperless
As a people driven technology company we are constantly taking steps forward. At this time we are moving to paperless invoicing. Just like you receive your brokernotes from Agfinity, you will now receive your invoices by your chosen communication method of either email or fax. Don’t worry, if you don’t have access to either option we can still mail a hard copy to you.
As always, we offer the payment options of credit card payments over the telephone and etransfers, as well as cheques in the mail, to make paying your bills easy and efficient.
Please give us a call with questions regarding bill or payments at 1-888-969-5552.
Online Payments
We can now accept online credit card payments!
When you receive your brokerage invoice you will have a link in the email that will take you to a secure payment screen to process your payment.
Don’t hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions at 1-888-969-5552
Recent Trades
OS CW Feed Barley (ID: 16616)
44.00 MT
FOB Edberg, AB
May 19 – May 31
$217.28/MT or $4.73/BU (Gross)
$213.78/MT or $4.65/BU (Net)
TRADED May 19, 2020
OS Spring Threshed Barley (ID: 16611)
44.00 MT
FOB Fort Assiniboine, AB
May 19 – May 31
$190.00/MT or $4.14/BU (Gross)
$186.50/MT or $4.06/BU (Net)
TRADED May 19, 2020
CW Feed HRS Wheat (ID: 16373)
132.00 MT
FOB Wainwright, AB
May 15 – May 31
$217.16/MT or $5.91/BU (Gross)
$213.66/MT or $5.81/BU (Net)
TRADED May 19, 2020
OS Spring Threshed Barley (ID: 16612)
220.00 MT
FOB Radway, AB
May 19 – May 31
$199.50/MT or $4.34/BU (Gross)
$196.00/MT or $4.27/BU (Net)
TRADED May 19, 2020
OS Spring Threshed Wheat (ID: 16605)
88.00 MT
FOB Grassland, AB
May 01 – Jun 30
$205.59/MT or $5.60/BU (Gross)
$202.09/MT or $5.50/BU (Net)
TRADED May 19, 2020
CW Feed Barley (ID: 16613)
440.00 MT
FOB Bowden, AB
Jun 01 – Jun 30
$215.78/MT or $4.70/BU (Gross)
$212.28/MT or $4.62/BU (Net)
TRADED May 19, 2020
#2CW Oats (ID: 16602)
44.00 MT
FOB Peers, AB
May 15 – Jul 31
$227.95/MT or $3.52/BU (Gross)
$224.45/MT or $3.46/BU (Net)
TRADED May 15, 2020
CW Feed Barley (ID: 16606)
44.00 MT
FOB Manning, AB
Jun 01 – Jun 30
$182.00/MT or $3.96/BU (Gross)
$178.50/MT or $3.89/BU (Net)
TRADED May 15, 2020
OS Spring Threshed Barley (ID: 16607)
44.00 MT
FOB Manning, AB
Jun 01 – Jun 30
$180.33/MT or $3.93/BU (Gross)
$176.83/MT or $3.85/BU (Net)
TRADED May 15, 2020
OS Spring Threshed Oats (ID: 16600)
44.00 MT
FOB High Prairie, AB
May 14 – May 31
$156.00/MT or $2.41/BU (Gross)
$152.50/MT or $2.35/BU (Net)
TRADED May 15, 2020
NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 16596)
88.00 MT
FOB Eckville, AB
Sep 01 – Oct 31
$184.18/MT or $4.01/BU (Gross)
$180.68/MT or $3.93/BU (Net)
TRADED May 15, 2020
Spring Threshed Barley (ID: 16594)
264.00 MT
FOB Valhalla Centre, AB
May 15 – Jul 31
$189.52/MT or $4.13/BU (Gross)
$186.02/MT or $4.05/BU (Net)
TRADED May 14, 2020
OS Feed Oats (ID: 16564)
44.00 MT
FOB Onoway, AB
Jul 01 – Aug 15
$181.82/MT or $2.80/BU (Gross)
$178.32/MT or $2.75/BU (Net)
TRADED May 14, 2020
Spring Threshed Canola (ID: 16593)
220.00 MT
FOB Vegreville, AB
May 01 – May 31
$401.87/MT or $9.11/BU (Gross)
$398.37/MT or $9.03/BU (Net)
TRADED May 14, 2020
CW Feed Barley (ID: 16598)
132.00 MT
FOB Didsbury, AB
Jun 01 – Jun 15
$210.19/MT or $4.58/BU (Gross)
$206.69/MT or $4.50/BU (Net)
TRADED May 14, 2020
Spring Threshed Barley (ID: 16595)
88.00 MT
FOB Silver Valley, AB
Jun 01 – Jun 30
$187.22/MT or $4.08/BU (Gross)
$183.72/MT or $4.00/BU (Net)
TRADED May 14, 2020
OS Spring Threshed Barley (ID: 16591)
44.00 MT
FOB Fort Assiniboine, AB
May 14 – May 31
$185.00/MT or $4.03/BU (Gross)
$181.50/MT or $3.95/BU (Net)
TRADED May 14, 2020
OS CW Feed Barley (ID: 16592)
44.00 MT
FOB Neerlandia, AB
May 14 – Jun 30
$197.00/MT or $4.29/BU (Gross)
$193.50/MT or $4.21/BU (Net)
TRADED May 14, 2020
OS Spring Threshed Barley (ID: 16590)
88.00 MT
FOB High Prairie, AB
May 14 – May 31
$180.95/MT or $3.94/BU (Gross)
$177.45/MT or $3.86/BU (Net)
TRADED May 14, 2020
Spring Threshed Canola (ID: 16547)
88.00 MT
FOB McRae, AB
May 01 – May 31
$419.92/MT or $9.52/BU (Gross)
$416.42/MT or $9.44/BU (Net)
TRADED May 13, 2020
Heated Canola (ID: 16563)
22.00 MT
FOB La Crete, AB
May 12 – May 31
$207.00/MT or $4.69/BU (Gross)
$201.50/MT or $4.57/BU (Net)
TRADED May 13, 2020
#2 CW Canola (ID: 16587)
22.00 MT
FOB La Crete, AB
May 13 – May 31
$405.00/MT or $9.19/BU (Gross)
$401.50/MT or $9.11/BU (Net)
TRADED May 13, 2020
CW Feed Barley (ID: 16585)
44.00 MT
FOB Marwayne, AB
May 13 – May 31
$191.81/MT or $4.18/BU (Gross)
$188.31/MT or $4.10/BU (Net)
TRADED May 13, 2020
OS Brown Flax (ID: 16519)
40.00 MT
FOB Rich Valley, AB
Jul 01 – Jul 31
$570.40/MT or $14.49/BU (Gross)
$566.90/MT or $14.40/BU (Net)
TRADED May 13, 2020
OS CW Feed Barley (ID: 16579)
44.00 MT
FOB Neerlandia, AB
May 12 – Jun 30
$197.00/MT or $4.29/BU (Gross)
$193.50/MT or $4.21/BU (Net)
TRADED May 13, 2020
OS CW Feed HRS Wheat (ID: 16584)
35.00 MT
FOB Wetaskiwin, AB
May 13 – May 31
$210.00/MT or $5.72/BU (Gross)
$206.50/MT or $5.62/BU (Net)
TRADED May 13, 2020
OS Spring Threshed Barley (ID: 16578)
220.00 MT
FOB Lac La Biche, AB
May 12 – Jun 14
$178.03/MT or $3.88/BU (Gross)
$174.53/MT or $3.80/BU (Net)
TRADED May 13, 2020
Spring Threshed Wheat (ID: 16562)
748.00 MT
FOB Plamondon, AB
May 08 – May 18
$196.41/MT or $5.35/BU (Gross)
$192.91/MT or $5.25/BU (Net)
TRADED May 13, 2020
OS Spring Threshed Barley (ID: 16583)
44.00 MT
FOB Thorsby, AB
May 13 – May 31
$197.00/MT or $4.29/BU (Gross)
$193.50/MT or $4.21/BU (Net)
TRADED May 13, 2020
CW Feed Barley (ID: 16577)
220.00 MT
FOB St. Paul, AB
May 12 – Jun 30
$196.40/MT or $4.28/BU (Gross)
$192.90/MT or $4.20/BU (Net)
TRADED May 13, 2020