Harvest is underway throughout Alberta with some regions already reporting good yields, according to a crop specialist with the provincial Ag-Info Centre. “We don’t have reports from the Peace River, […] Read more
Alta. harvest underway, good yields reported
Canary seed prices slowly trend downward
Despite significantly lower production expectations this year and tight carryover supplies, Canadian canary seed prices are seen continuing to slowly move lower as harvest approaches. According to Agriculture and Agri-Food […] Read more
Mustard yields ‘all over the map,’ analyst says
Canada’s mustard harvest is ongoing throughout the Prairies, with yields varying greatly from field to field, said Patrick Ackerman, chair of the Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission (SMDC), said. “Mustard yields […] Read more
Chickpea prices continue to weaken as harvest begins
Canadian chickpeas prices continue to weaken as the harvest begins, but factors outside of harvest pressure are seen as creating the market’s weakness. “The whole pulse industry is struggling when […] Read more
Prairie farmers expected to replenish feed supply
Good forage crops across Western Canada will help farmers replenish their supplies after a long winter led to very low carryover stocks, crop specialists said. Ken Ziegler, forage specialist with […] Read more
Tight carryover stocks keep flax prices steady into harvest
Prairie flax prices have declined throughout the growing season, but Will Hill, president of the Flax Council of Canada, said he expects prices to remain steady into harvest due to […] Read more
Sask. farmers could hold lentils until prices strengthen
Saskatchewan farmers are in the early stages of harvesting lentils — but with prices already starting to taper off, comes some speculation growers will hold off on selling lentils until […] Read more
Prairie pea prices continue downtrend as harvest begins
Western Canadian pea prices have declined the last month amid decreased demand from India and expectations of a very strong Canadian crop, according to Jackie Kress, senior grain manager for […] Read more
Spot prices for mustard to remain steady until harvest
Tight supplies of Canadian mustard are expected to keep spot prices quite high leading into harvest, according to Walter Dyck, mustard buyer with Wisconsin-based Olds Products. “I think the carryover […] Read more
Disease prevention has helped Alta. crop development
Increased disease prevention by Alberta farmers has yield outlooks looking above-average for some of the province’s biggest crops, according to provincial crop specialist Neil Whatley. “Wheat and canola crops around […] Read more
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