Online Website Connects Hay Sellers with Buyers

Jul 31, 2012

Ontario Hay Listings Helps Farmers Find Hay and Straw

With the drought plaguing Ontario pasture fields, hay and straw are in high demand. Livestock producers are struggling with pastures falling to the way side and in some cases already having to feed hay to their livestock to get by. Many farmers are looking to get their hands on some hay or straw and it’s often hard to track down buyers and sellers.

Now farmers don’t have to look too far – Ontario Hay Listings is an online website that helps to bridge the gap between buyers and sellers looking to buy or sell hay and straw. The free online service was created by the Ontario Forage Council to provide livestock producers with information on forage availability. The site is easily accessible for producers and has been designed to accommodate those who are on dial-up or high-speed internet. It’s a great tool that allows those interested to post on the website themselves.

It’s no surprise that the website has more traffic compared to previous years and Ray Robertson spokesperson for Ontario Hay Listings says the service has more listings this year than it’s had in previous years.

Video: Markets Continue to Chase Chinese Trade Headlines

The U.S./China trade war has escalated after Trump threatened to slap 100% Tariff on China by Nov. 1 after China placed some export restrictions on rare earth minerals.
But Trump overstepped/overreacted but the meeting with Xi at the end of the month was still on even after Trump threatened China with an embargo on used cooking oil. The U.S./China were going to meet and talk about trade issues today ahead of the meeting with Xi/Trump in South Korea.
Despite the increased tensions and noise both the corn and soybean futures held support at $4.10 and $10 with a corrective bounce higher on news that U.S. corn yields are a concern.
U.S. soybean prices are $0.90 to $1.50 cheaper than Brazil.
News that China was willing to remove the tariffs on Canada if Canada would lift the 100% levies on Chinese EV vehicles sent funds short covering in canola futures. Canadian and Chinese met on Friday to discuss ag issues like canola and meat.
Stocks fell on the increased rise in tensions with the U.S./China and concerns over bad regional loans, but investors shake off the news on strong Q3 earnings from the big U.S. banks.
Wheat continued to trade to new 5-year lows while cattle were breaking out to new record highs as Trump was working his magic on lower U.S. beef prices.
U.S. crude oil continued its trend lower as did Bitcoin.