U.S. and Chinese demand for Canadian flax remains strong, but Will Hill, president of the Flax Council of Canada, said that increased import demand from the European market has helped […] Read more
Strong global demand For Canadian flax boosts prices
Canary seed could be more profitable than cereals this harvest
Despite harvest nearing an end, canary seed prices continue to downtrend due to reports of huge yields across Saskatchewan. However, Kevin Hursh, executive director for the Canaryseed Development Commission of […] Read more
Oat prices stabilize amid increased U.S. demand
Canadian oat prices, which declined close to half a dollar a bushel during harvest, are reported to have been steady in recent weeks due to low U.S. oat supplies. “Since […] Read more
Prairie pea prices recovering following harvest pressure
As Western Canada’s dry pea harvest wraps up, prices have started to slightly recover, but Jackie Kress, senior grain manager for Legumex Walker, said some pressure will remain due to […] Read more
Chickpea prices stabilize as Prairie harvest nears end
After feeling the weight of harvest over the past month and a half, western Canadian chickpea prices are beginning to stabilize as the majority of the crop has been combined […] Read more
Prairie mustard yields seen as best in a decade
Western Canada’s mustard crops are producing their best yields in a decade, according to Walter Dyck, mustard buyer with Wisconsin-based Olds Products, noting warm weather in July and August really […] Read more
Stalemate seen in Canada’s lentil market
A lack of demand for western Canadian lentils and reluctance from growers to sell at current prices appears to have led to a stalemate. “Talking to the buyer side of […] Read more
Flax prices decline amid above-average yields
Canadian flax prices have declined as much as $1 per bushel since August — a slip credited to reports of very good yields across the Prairies and increased production expectations […] Read more
Hog producers could see profitable winter
A profitable summer for Canadian hog producers may extend into the fall and winter months, as the margin between hog prices and the cost of feed is seen to be […] Read more
Lethbridge barley losing $5-$10 per tonne a week
Lethbridge barley prices are seen continuing to weaken as the ongoing harvest and ideas of above-average crop production have been bearish. “We’re still in a downtrend,” said Jim Beusekom, a […] Read more
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