While filling mixing wagon heard on radio story of multiple feedlots suddenly short of feed. Is this corn trains no show or is somebody got there wires crossed ( news reporter ) ?
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Originally posted by Old Cowzilla View PostWhile filling mixing wagon heard on radio story of multiple feedlots suddenly short of feed. Is this corn trains no show or is somebody got there wires crossed ( news reporter ) ?
A couple comments from a grain farmers point of view...
1. Maybe they should have their needs filled in August for the following year. physical inputs are to be on site on a grain farm or you are considered an idiot that lacks planning.
2. Calf prices should move up for the amount of feed that has went through my calves , I expect to be paid for it. that's questionable.
Now all things aside , I am sure these guys have planned their needs but what can be done when the supply chain is interrupted by no fault of their own.
It sounds like a serious situation when it is in the national media.
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Can't feed 100% grain.
Anything just starting needs high % forage.
Yearling pens will be turning over now so calves like Woodlands will need to have high forage starter rations.
How can you substitute high quality silage?
Wouldn't want to be trying to buy any quantity of hay today.
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Originally posted by shtferbrains View PostCan't feed 100% grain.
Anything just starting needs high % forage.
Yearling pens will be turning over now so calves like Woodlands will need to have high forage starter rations.
How can you substitute high quality silage?
Wouldn't want to be trying to buy any quantity of hay today.
That should get cows sold quicker.
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Corn imports into Western Canada from the U.S. have risen dramatically following the 2021 drought, but cattle feeders in Alberta say unpredictable shipments are not keeping up with demand. In some cases, feedlots say they are scraping together the last of their feed supplies, and are banking on delayed trains still arriving in time to maintain rations. According to the latest numbers from the USDA, Canadian corn imports in October and November were more than four times higher than the previous year, while there were more than 2.2 million tons in U.S. sales into Canada on the books that were yet to be shipped as of the end of December 2021. The primary railway involved in supplying southern Alberta corn,...
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Feed wheat has dropped $2 a bushel almost in the last month so there are some alternatives, cant be switching calves over fast but it's not really a surprise that the corn logistics were problematic. Lots of feedlots only have a couple days supplies on hand which is ok when pulling from a local farm but counting on multiple movements and transactions like corn with no hiccups you need to be prepared ahead.
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Originally posted by Jordy2323 View Post
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Originally posted by GDR View PostFeed wheat has dropped $2 a bushel almost in the last month so there are some alternatives, cant be switching calves over fast but it's not really a surprise that the corn logistics were problematic. Lots of feedlots only have a couple days supplies on hand which is ok when pulling from a local farm but counting on multiple movements and transactions like corn with no hiccups you need to be prepared ahead.
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Originally posted by Jordy2323 View Post
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1,476,000 metric tonnes of barley has been exported from Canada since the beginning of the crop year.
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I have a November contract of feed barley that has not yet been accepted. I remember why grain farming isn’t for everyone.
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Originally posted by burnt View PostI've never had any experience feeding wheat, but was of the understanding that it can't be fed at a very significant part of the ration for bovines?
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