Despite a large 2013-14 crop, Canadian oat prices continue to remain stable well into the winter as logistical issues moving grain across the Prairies are seen as bullish. “It’s 100 […] Read more
Logistical issues continue to keep oat prices stable
Flax acres could rise in 2014 if prices stay stable
Despite a larger-than-expected crop, prices for flax in Western Canada continue to be stronger relative to other oilseeds — which observers say could mean another acreage increase in 2014. “I […] Read more
Lethbridge barley still hasn’t found a bottom
It’s been a volatile year for Lethbridge barley, with prices moving as high as $300 per tonne in early summer, from where one Lethbridge barley broker sits, noting a bumper […] Read more
New-crop mustard prices need to be competitive for 2014 acres
With a strong year for Western Canada’s mustard market in the books, a mustard buyer says new-crop prices must be competitive for growers to increase their acres in 2014. “The […] Read more
Oat prices stable despite ‘bearish’ StatsCan report
Statistics Canada’s crop production report last week should have been bearish for Canadian oat spot prices, but continued logistical issues appear to have kept prices relatively stable. “It’s shrugged off […] Read more
Lethbridge barley still in narrow trading range
Lethbridge barley prices have remained in a narrow trading range for most of November, and it’s expected the current range of $180-$185 per tonne will likely continue in the near […] Read more
Mustard spot prices seen steady into 2014
Western Canadian spot prices for mustard are seen remaining quiet, but strong, and current prices aren’t expected to make any major moves higher or lower in the near-term. As of […] Read more
Pork prices post seasonal declines, but remain strong
Seasonal trends have led to the expected decline in Canadian hog prices, but Perry Mohr says the market is still stronger than the previous year. “Prices have slid considerably the […] Read more
Strong global demand for Canada’s flax stabilizes prices
Western Canadian flax prices are seen to have stabilized post-harvest amid continued strong export demand from the U.S. and China, with a poor Black Sea-region crop likely leading to increased […] Read more
Chickpea market quiet amid large global supplies
Post-harvest movement of Prairie chickpeas are reported to be slow, as ample supplies of the product around the world have led to weak prices. “It’s a very quiet market as […] Read more
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