Another Tool in the Toolbox

By September 15, 2022Newsletter

Here at Agfinity we are always working to be innovative and efficient. We cultivate meaningful relationships through innovative systems, efficient processes, and transformative technology as we plow into the future of agriculture. We ask ourselves how we can facilitate a better grain trading experience for our customers as we find solutions to their grain marketing challenges. Whether you are selling or buying grain, it goes without saying that both sides are essential to the trade. One of the tools we have been rolling out since the beginning of September is Agfinity’s ability to purchase grain. We call these GPC’s (Grain Purchase Contracts) and GSC’s (Grain Sales Contracts).

This is another tool in our toolbox, meaning that we still do broker notes the same as before but now we offer the ability for the buyer to pay Agfinity directly for the grain and then we transfer the funds as quickly as possible to the seller. Payment terms are still aligned with whatever the buyer’s payment terms are with 3 days being added if the seller is set up to receive EFT’s (Electronic Fund Transfer) and an additional 6 days if the seller wants payment by cheque. Our process of predominantly posting farmer grain and getting multiple bids from buyers on that grain is still the cornerstone of how we do things. Focusing on being a major sourcing arm from the farm for feedlots, grain companies, and end users throughout western Canada.

Agfinity’s brokerage or margin remains the same regardless of the deal being a broker note or GPC/GSC. Our job is to connect the seller and the buyer and lock in any freight prices associated with the deal, meaning every deal is locked in when it’s created as a broker note or contract. On a GPC/GSC contract the seller and buyer will not be invoiced for brokerage, the buyer will only be invoiced for the grain.

Why did we add this tool, you may ask? It simplifies the process for both the buyer and seller and since we are collecting most of the data it seemed to us as the next logical step. We now take care of the freight costs on certain deals and can help assist with any issues that may arise on trades as well. Also, we are working to do everything we can to get away from mail, by using EFT’s as often as possible. We believe that this will expedite the payment process for all parties.

We are excited to introduce this new hybrid trading model to you and are open to any questions or feedback that you have for us. We are always trying to innovate and are always working to get it right, meaning that we may need to adjust and change things until we get it right, but we love the journey and process to get there. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. We couldn’t do this without you.

Because Farming is Forever
Joseph Billett


Thanks a lot Calvin Miller for this great photo!

Thank you very much Janel Nail for this beautiful photo!

Market Report – by Sandra Correia-Letendre

Coming onto Fall, harvest is in full effect across the prairies. Yields are still looking good. Regardless, Barley prices have been on the rise in the last couple weeks.

Demand for Barley is currently surpassing harvest pressure. Exports are down at this time compared other years. Feedlots are wanting to get covered for the near future before export demand goes up and there’s short supply for local needs. To our surprise we are still seeing bids for quick movement—the challenge for buyers has been finding trucking. Bids for Sept have been as high as $380/mt delivered Lethbridge for Sept/Oct movement. For those bidding out to Jan-March 2023, bids are going as high as $400 /mt delivered Lethbridge.

Wheat has been stable, both feed and graded. We have seen bids around $370-380/mt delivered Lethbridge for Sept/Oct for feed wheat. Graded wheat has been going up each day this week. Today we traded #1 CW HRS Wheat at approximately $400/mt FOB around the Edmonton Area.

Canola was steady but has been declining in the last week. “Seasonal harvest pressure and bearish technical signals contributed to the declines, with earlier gains triggering some selling…perhaps both on paper and in the cash market.”, as stated in PM Market Report today.

Seller’s tip: Freight is a struggle to get right now for buyers if sellers are wanting September movement. If sellers can deliver themselves in the next few weeks that would be a great advantage. Call us to discuss your marketing strategies 1-888-969-5552.


Recent Trades

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22670)
630.00 MT
FOB Strathmore, AB
Oct 01 – Nov 30
$374.94/MT or $8.16/BU (Gross)
$367.44/MT or $8.00/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 14, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22672)
126.00 MT
FOB Standard, AB
Sep 26 – Sep 30
$351.98/MT or $7.66/BU (Gross)
$344.48/MT or $7.50/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 14, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22658)
210.00 MT
FOB Two Hills, AB
Sep 14 – Sep 21
$326.70/MT or $7.11/BU (Gross)
$319.20/MT or $6.95/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 14, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22666)
84.00 MT
FOB Barrhead, AB
Sep 14 – Oct 07
$338.20/MT or $7.36/BU (Gross)
$330.70/MT or $7.20/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 14, 2022

NC #1CW HRS Wheat (ID: 22669)
252.00 MT
FOB High Prairie, AB
Sep 14 – Oct 08
$408.16/MT or $11.11/BU (Gross)
$400.66/MT or $10.90/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 14, 2022

NC #1CW HRS Wheat (ID: 22668)
168.00 MT
FOB High Prairie, AB
Sep 14 – Oct 08
$408.16/MT or $11.11/BU (Gross)
$400.66/MT or $10.90/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 14, 2022

NC #3CW Oats (ID: 22616)
756.00 MT
FOB Consort, AB
Sep 15 – Nov 30
$259.09/MT or $4.00/BU (Gross)
$251.59/MT or $3.88/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 14, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22663)
42.00 MT
FOB Leduc, AB
Sep 25 – Oct 08
$347.99/MT or $7.58/BU (Gross)
$340.49/MT or $7.41/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 13, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22660)
168.00 MT
FOB Marshall, SK
Oct 01 – Oct 14
$345.70/MT or $7.53/BU (Gross)
$338.20/MT or $7.36/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 13, 2022

#1CW Canola (ID: 22615)
126.00 MT
FOB Killam, AB
Sep 14 – Sep 23
$808.66/MT or $18.34/BU (Gross)
$801.16/MT or $18.17/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 13, 2022

NC #2CW Oats (ID: 22628)
42.00 MT
FOB Vermilion, AB
Sep 13 – Sep 23
$266.87/MT or $4.12/BU (Gross)
$259.37/MT or $4.00/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 12, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22652)
168.00 MT
FOB Westerose, AB
Sep 12 – Sep 30
$340.49/MT or $7.41/BU (Gross)
$332.99/MT or $7.25/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 12, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22649)
168.00 MT
FOB Heinsburg, AB
Sep 12 – Sep 23
$329.01/MT or $7.16/BU (Gross)
$321.51/MT or $7.00/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 12, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22585)
84.00 MT
FOB Acme, AB
Jan 01 – Jan 31
$380.00/MT or $8.27/BU
(Gross)
$372.50/MT or $8.11/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 12, 2022

CW Feed Barley (ID: 22650)
126.00 MT
FOB High Level, AB
Sep 12 – Sep 23
$282.00/MT or $6.14/BU (Gross)
$274.50/MT or $5.98/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 12, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22646)
42.00 MT
FOB Mannville, AB
Sep 12 – Sep 30
$329.01/MT or $7.16/BU (Gross)
$321.51/MT or $7.00/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 12, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22645)
84.00 MT
FOB Cactus Lake, SK
Sep 09 – Sep 30
$328.00/MT or $7.14/BU (Gross)
$320.50/MT or $6.98/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 09, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22642)
420.00 MT
FOB Cactus Lake, SK
Sep 09 – Sep 30
$328.00/MT or $7.14/BU (Gross)
$320.50/MT or $6.98/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 09, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22641)
126.00 MT
FOB Marshall, SK
Sep 09 – Sep 30
$320.00/MT or $6.97/BU (Gross)
$312.50/MT or $6.80/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 09, 2022

CW Feed Barley (ID: 22592)
42.00 MT
FOB Vegreville, AB
Sep 12 – Sep 12
$329.01/MT or $7.16/BU (Gross)
$321.51/MT or $7.00/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 09, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22635)
42.00 MT
FOB Thorhild, AB
Sep 10 – Sep 16
$324.42/MT or $7.06/BU (Gross)
$316.92/MT or $6.90/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 09, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22633)
294.00 MT
FOB La Crete, AB
Sep 10 – Oct 31
$287.67/MT or $6.26/BU (Gross)
$280.17/MT or $6.10/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 09, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22626)
210.00 MT
FOB Tangent, AB
Sep 12 – Sep 24
$308.50/MT or $6.72/BU (Gross)
$301.00/MT or $6.55/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 08, 2022

NC OS CW Feed Barley (ID: 22627)
840.00 MT
FOB Kindersley, SK
Oct 01 – Nov 12
$342.79/MT or $7.46/BU (Gross)
$335.29/MT or $7.30/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 08, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22632)
84.00 MT
FOB Ryley, AB
Sep 08 – Sep 16
$327.00/MT or $7.12/BU (Gross)
$319.50/MT or $6.96/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 08, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22638)
126.00 MT
FOB High River, AB
Sep 08 – Jan 31
$382.44/MT or $8.33/BU (Gross)
$374.94/MT or $8.16/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 08, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22620)
168.00 MT
FOB Debolt, AB
Sep 09 – Sep 30
$312.50/MT or $6.80/BU (Gross)
$305.00/MT or $6.64/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 08, 2022

NC OS CW Feed Barley (ID: 22630)
210.00 MT
FOB Oyen, AB
Sep 08 – Nov 30
$345.00/MT or $7.51/BU (Gross)
$337.50/MT or $7.35/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 08, 2022

NC CN Feed HR Wheat (ID: 22625)
84.00 MT
FOB Alhambra, AB
Sep 08 – Sep 21
$367.59/MT or $10.00/BU (Gross)
$360.09/MT or $9.80/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 08, 2022

OS CW Feed Barley (ID: 22623)
210.00 MT
FOB Oyen, AB
Sep 09 – Nov 30
$290.50/MT or $6.32/BU (Gross)
$283.00/MT or $6.16/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 08, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22618)
84.00 MT
FOB Wimborne, AB
Sep 07 – Sep 23
$340.49/MT or $7.41/BU (Gross)
$332.99/MT or $7.25/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 07, 2022

NC CW Feed SWS Wheat (ID: 22608)
126.00 MT
FOB Barrhead, AB
Oct 01 – Nov 30
$356.57/MT or $9.70/BU (Gross)
$349.07/MT or $9.50/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 07, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22614)
42.00 MT
FOB Mannville, AB
Sep 07 – Oct 31
$359.48/MT or $7.83/BU (Gross)
$351.98/MT or $7.66/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 07, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22605)
42.00 MT
FOB Ohaton, AB
Sep 08 – Sep 16
$333.60/MT or $7.26/BU (Gross)
$326.10/MT or $7.10/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 07, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22598)
84.00 MT
FOB Amisk, AB
Sep 08 – Sep 16
$329.01/MT or $7.16/BU (Gross)
$321.51/MT or $7.00/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 07, 2022

CW Feed Barley (ID: 22604)
42.00 MT
FOB Calgary, AB
Sep 08 – Dec 31
$382.44/MT or $8.33/BU (Gross)
$374.94/MT or $8.16/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 07, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22611)
84.00 MT
FOB La Crete, AB
Sep 06 – Sep 14
$290.58/MT or $6.33/BU (Gross)
$283.08/MT or $6.16/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 06, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22599)
84.00 MT
FOB Marshall, SK
Sep 06 – Sep 16
$318.00/MT or $6.92/BU (Gross)
$310.50/MT or $6.76/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 06, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22597)
84.00 MT
FOB Marwayne, AB
Sep 06 – Sep 09
$319.70/MT or $6.96/BU (Gross)
$312.20/MT or $6.80/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 06, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22607)
294.00 MT
FOB Cluny, AB
Sep 06 – Sep 16
$351.98/MT or $7.66/BU (Gross)
$344.48/MT or $7.50/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 06, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22600)
84.00 MT
FOB Craigmyle, AB
Sep 06 – Sep 09
$345.70/MT or $7.53/BU (Gross)
$338.20/MT or $7.36/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 06, 2022

NC #2CW Oats (ID: 22574)
126.00 MT
FOB Killam, AB
Jan 01 – Feb 28
$315.50/MT or $4.87/BU (Gross)
$308.00/MT or $4.75/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 02, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22591)
84.00 MT
FOB Castor, AB
Sep 02 – Sep 23
$336.51/MT or $7.33/BU (Gross)
$329.01/MT or $7.16/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 02, 2022

#2 Green Peas (ID: 22496)
30.00 MT
FOB Clive, AB
Sep 06 – Sep 09
$414.68/MT or $11.29/BU (Gross)
$407.18/MT or $11.08/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 02, 2022

NC #2CW Oats (ID: 22587)
42.00 MT
FOB Woking, AB
Nov 01 – Nov 30
$276.59/MT or $4.27/BU (Gross)
$269.09/MT or $4.15/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 02, 2022

CW Feed Barley (ID: 22578)
126.00 MT
FOB Stauffer, AB
Sep 02 – Sep 16
$335.90/MT or $7.31/BU (Gross)
$328.40/MT or $7.15/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 01, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22583)
210.00 MT
FOB Minburn, AB
Jan 01 – Jan 31
$350.00/MT or $7.62/BU (Gross)
$342.50/MT or $7.46/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 01, 2022

NC CW Feed Barley (ID: 22541)
84.00 MT
FOB Atmore, AB
Oct 01 – Nov 11
$329.01/MT or $7.16/BU (Gross)
$321.51/MT or $7.00/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 01, 2022

CW Feed Barley (ID: 22547)
42.00 MT
FOB Wainwright, AB
Sep 01 – Sep 15
$329.01/MT or $7.16/BU (Gross)
$321.51/MT or $7.00/BU (Net)
TRADED Sep 01, 2022