# Feed weekly outlook: Alternatives in greater demand - Manitoba Co-operator

> Feed barley and wheat prices in Western Canada have risen 25 to 40% over the past year, prompting feeders to seek alternatives such as oats, hay, peas, lentils and byproducts. Protein feeds like canola meal and soybean meal are also described as very expensive.

- Date: 2021-04-09 · published 2021-04-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/47664-feed-weekly-outlook-alternatives-in-greater-demand-manitoba-co-operator
- Commodities: [Barley](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARLEY.md), [Wheat (SRW)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WHEAT.md), [Canola Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CANMEAL.md), [Soybean Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SBM.md)

## Why it matters

Substitution toward cheaper feeds limits demand for barley and wheat, while higher protein meal prices strain feed budgets.

## Read by commodity

- SBM: bullish ▲
- WHEAT: bullish ▲
- BARLEY: bearish ▼
- CANMEAL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- manitobacooperator.ca: https://www.manitobacooperator.ca/daily/feed-weekly-outlook-alternatives-in-greater-demand/

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