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Laird lentils. (PulseCanada.com)
Crops, Markets

Lentils move lower as production anticipation grows

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CNS Canada — As negative features continue to mount in Canada’s lentil market, prices are following the tried-and true phrase, ‘What goes up must come down.’ Lentil prices skyrocketed ahead of this year’s growing season, but now the market is starting to trend lower. “This isn’t a disaster; it’s just that gravity is pulling it […] Read more
Laird lentils. (PulseCanada.com)
Crops, Markets

Tight lentil market watching weather

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CNS Canada — Old-crop large green lentils saw a jump in price over the past week, but actual supplies are few and far between, with most market participants turning attention to new-crop opportunities and weather uncertainty across Western Canada’s lentil-growing regions. “The trade is very thin right now,” said analyst Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity […] Read more
Red lentils. (Pulse Canada photo)
Crops, Markets

Record Prairie lentil area likely

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CNS Canada –– Canadian lentil acres are expected to rise considerably this spring, with most of the increase in red lentils, according to industry participants. While the acres are going up, the opposite is likely in prices. “Everybody is looking for an increase (in lentil acres),” said Darren Lemieux of Simpson Seeds at Moose Jaw, […] Read more

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