Adam Johnston

The absence of willing sellers and advances in other grains are adding some firmness to feed barley values in southern Alberta. However, the lack of fresh demand is limiting any upward price movement, keeping barley in a narrow range, said an industry participant. Lethbridge feed barley spot bids in mid-February are $210 per tonne, up […] Read more

Western Canadian canaryseed cash bids continue to be stagnant, as efforts to remove the restrictions placed by Mexico on those shipments continue coming up short, an industry participant said. "I think people have lost track whether canaryseed has an upside or downside potential," said Kevin Hursh, executive director of the Canaryseed Development Commission of Saskatchewan […] Read more

Western Canadian flaxseed cash bids continue to soften, as strong global supplies amplify the downward price trend, said industry participants. A large eastern European crop has helped fuel the downward price trend recently, said Paul Martin of Prairie Flaxseed Products at Portage la Prairie, Man. With eastern European flaxseed prices coming in around the equivalent […] Read more

Western Canadian canola cash bids continue to remain strong, with solid demand and concerns about South American weather providing support. However, one analyst says, the advances seen in canola cash values may have reached their top levels. Currently, cash prices for canola range from $11.75 to $12 a bushel for old-crop, while new-crop bids generally […] Read more

Feed grain prices have fallen slightly in southern Alberta’s cattle feeding region in the past month. Warm winter temperatures have contributed to a steady downward price slide in feed barley values. However, a cold snap or possible drought conditions later on as spring starts could move prices upward. Lethbridge feed barley prices in early January […] Read more

Western Canadian canola cash bids remain strong as the new year begins. The advances in canola futures values have helped boost cash prices as well. However, uncertainty remains on how much further futures can rise before basis levels start to widen. Currently, cash bids for canola range from $11.75 to $12 a bushel for old-crop, […] Read more

Canadian lentil values are expected to continue their downward price slide in the new year, with demand slipping and ample global supply weighing on values. "It’s less then flat, it’s going down" said Allan Wagner, managing director of Prairie Pulse Inc. at Vanscoy, Sask., on the price of Canadian lentils in the market. Much of […] Read more