# Feed weekly outlook: Tight supplies, good demand support barley - Grainews

> Western Canadian feed barley remains historically strong, with Lethbridge trading around $5.50 per bushel, supported by tight world supplies after an Australian drought. The Barley Council expects acreage to rise this spring, which would eventually lower prices. China remains the largest export customer.

- Date: 2019-01-24 · published 2019-01-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Canada · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/61155-feed-weekly-outlook-tight-supplies-good-demand-support-barley-grainews
- Commodities: [Barley](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARLEY.md)

## Why it matters

Tight global barley supply supports prices now, but expected acreage gains could weigh on prices later in the year, affecting feed barley purchasing decisions.

## Read by commodity

- BARLEY: bullish ▲

## Sources

- grainews.ca: https://www.grainews.ca/daily/feed-weekly-outlook-tight-supplies-good-demand-support-barley/

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